31 Days of Vanity: Devotions from Ecclesiastes (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781732002876)

The wisest man of his day, King Solomon, said "All is Vanity." His words and thoughts have been echoed by multitudes throughout the centuries. Why would a man like Solomon say such a thing?

The word "vanity" is used 38 times in this brief book of Ecclesiastes. It means empty, useless, and futile. After experimenting with all life had to give, Solomon summed it up as mere vanity. Nothing in life could satisfy Solomon. Many feel the same way.

This unique devotional on the book of Ecclesiastes by Dr. Mike Smith explores the incredible insights into Solomon's discovery about the meaning of life. Every thoughtful person who is struggling with the purpose of life will benefit from the ancient wisdom found here.

These 31 brief daily devotions will help anyone to understand Solomon's struggle, as well as their own, in brief bite sized portions. At the end of this month you will have a much different view of life and how to approach it with patience and wisdom.

The format for these daily thoughts are:

• Read the manuscript
• Review the material
• Remember your Maker
• Roar with mirth (You Will Enjoy the Daily Humor)
• Reflect on the message

Dr. Mike Smith is President of Jacksonville College in Jacksonville, Texas. He holds several academic degrees, including an Associate of Arts from Blinn College, a Bachelor of Arts from Baylor University, and a Master of Divinity and a Master of Religious Education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth. He has an earned doctorate from Luther Rice Seminary, as well as a Doctor of Ministry degree and a Doctor of Philosophy degree from Southern Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky.

He has served as a Pastor, church planter, Director of Missions, college and seminary professor, and served with the North American Mission Board, and the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention helping pastors and churches. He has enjoyed teaching Old and New Testament Survey courses at Jacksonville College for many years.

Let the Wisdom of Solomon Bless You and Others as it has for so many!