Sip #1 – Read Chapter 1 of Ecclesiastes in the New Century Version (NCV)
Sip #2 – Read my big takeaway from the day
Sip #3 – Add comments/thoughts/questions in the Comments Box (bottom of page). NOT REQUIRED
Sip #4 – Re-read any parts of Chapter 1 that impacted you
Sip #5 – Come back tomorrow as we tackle Ecclesiastes, Chapter 2

Cheers to Thirsty Thursday! Hoping your coffee (or whatever you are sipping today) is EXTRA! This morning, in just a few hours, the 2025 edition of the NCAA Men’s March Madness’ field of 64 tips off. I still feel we are about to embark on the greatest 4 days in sports. Period. SO much competition, energy, excitement, and under dog stories.  AND, celebrating a big Bradley Braves win last night in their 1st round NIT match up. On to round two against George Mason! GO braves!

Let’s do our own tip off with round 3 of Ecclesiastes, Chapter 1… Some great words to consider in verses 12-13 “I, the Teacher, was king over Israel in Jerusalem. I decided to use my wisdom to learn about everything that happens on earth. I learned that God has given us terrible things to face.”

I know that for newbies to Ecclesiastes it sounds like this King Solomon is such a “Negative Nate,” and as I read his words I feel the tone to be such. Even if I try to hear a…