E(eek)cclesiastes Gives Readers a New Approach to Living a Meaningful Life

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 28, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Joyce H. Hondru provides readers a different way to appreciate the message behind the Biblical passages of Ecclesiastes in her new book E(eek)cclesiastes: Finding Meaning in a Meaningless Life. Instead of dismissing this rather obscure book in the Bible, she challenges the faithful to read it carefully and find God's true message between the lines.

Long before the dawn of modern times, the Bible has been a source of inspiration and guidance for millions of people worldwide. Its influence prevails even today, where many people are more concerned about worldly pursuits than self-reflection. In contrast, Ecclesiastes verses often talk about how empty life really is, and that all your pleasures and gains mean nothing in the grand scheme of things. However, Joyce believes that there is more to it than meets the eye.

In E(eek)cclesiastes: Finding Meaning in a Meaningless Life, she mentions Solomon, the author of Ecclesiastes, and his bitter, cynical outlook on life, despite being one of the wealthiest, most blessed, and powerful leaders of his time. Joyce talks about how this king from the Old Testament grew frustrated by his fleeting youth and how unfair his life became. Saddened and nostalgic, he felt as though he was simply chasing after the wind through a meaningless life.

Joyce then looks closely at different chapters and verses of Ecclesiastes, urging readers to participate in discussions reflecting on the different passages and how they translate to life today. Then, she discusses that Solomon's negative remarks on existence may give us an understanding of what life is about and what is truly important.

After retiring from her job as a financial planner, Joyce H. Hondru spent the last three decades engaging with youth, young adults, and women's ministry as a hired speaker. Apart from speaking at various retreats, seminars, and special events, she has also led numerous Bible studies. An approved speaker for Stonecroft Ministries (aka Christian Women's Clubs), she wrote two other Bible studies called The Whole Armor of God, and What Do You Really Want?

"All scripture is somewhat open to interpretation, and my joy comes from taking it at face value and waiting to see what God reveals to me. Then I trust that He will allow both of us to learn from that revelation," Joyce said. After talking about how one can abandon hope and be consumed by despair, she also reminds readers, "It is never too late to turn back to God!"

Title: E(eek)cclesiastes
Author: Joyce H. Hondru
Genre: Religion/Bible study/Old Test
ISBN: PB - 9781595558299 AND HB (CW) - 9781595558145
Pages: 100
Publisher: Elm Hill, a division of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc.

SOURCE Joyce H. Hondru