The book’s theme centers on life “under the sun”—life lived apart from God’s reality.

In chapter 7, Solomon reflects, “I have seen everything during my lifetime of futility. There’s a righteous man who dies in his righteousness, and a wicked man who lives long in wickedness.” Solomon seems to wonder why good people face bad circumstances, and vice versa.

Every Tuesday, our team gathers to either pray or discuss a book together.

For our ur AgGrandize staff gathered to read and discuss The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer, facilitated by our board chaplain, David Goodyear.

The book is a challenge to slow down, simplify life, and create space in our lives for God's voice and for meaningful opportunities to love and connect with others.

Each month, we ask our Board Chaplain, David Goodyear, to share reflections from scripture to help challenge, guide, and encourage us in our faith. Here are a few thoughts he reshared based on our board devotionals over the last few months:

In AgGrandize Global board meetings, we've explored the profound insights of Ecclesiastes, particularly the theme of life “under the sun,” which signifies living apart from the divine reality of God.

What is the role of judgement in the Christian life? 

The judging parts of our brain are critical to our survival. We can’t live without judging things safe or dangerous, right or wrong, good or bad...yet too much judgement can make us sick.