by Bill Roushey | Jan 24, 2020 | A word, Living, Short and sweet, Uncategorized
I’ve been carrying around this scrap of paper in my shirt pocket for more than six months. Scribbled on it are some random thoughts on the subject of joy. Here they are. Perhaps you know someone who possesses an ever-present, unforced smile or kind demeanor....
by Bill Roushey | May 6, 2018 | A word, Living, table scraps, Uncategorized
“I envy you!” A common expression used by folks of my day. When I use it, I’m congratulating a friend or acquaintance on the favorable position he or she finds themself in. There’s nothing wrong with that, right? Umm, maybe. But what if deep...
by Bill Roushey | Feb 2, 2017 | Life's Struggles
A fourth key to happiness, in my opinion, involves viewing the life we live as a beautiful painting. Each person creates their own over the course of their lifetime. If we experience no hardships, oppression, financial struggles, loneliness, or heartaches, our...
by Bill Roushey | Jan 24, 2017 | Life's Struggles, Living
I am going all out in an attempt to give my class visual reminders of the message of Ecclesiastes. Previously I have used a glass of water and an open pair of cupped hands to convey keys to happiness and contentment. This week I implored them to dance their way...
by Bill Roushey | Jan 21, 2017 | Bible Study, Life's Struggles, Uncategorized
Have you been so concerned with a problem that you have felt the tension in your arms, legs or chest? Have you been so stressed out that you lost sleep over it? Solomon is telling us he has seen the futility of life under the sun. In this section (Ecclesiastes...