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Past Lessons

History was like my secret treasure in school. It was this magical key that unlocked stories from way back—some filled with joy, others with a bit of a struggle. Every time I dove into a historical moment, whether it was a high-five victory or a tough-as-nails challenge, it sparked this curiosity that made me see today in a whole new light.

Picture this: The Bible, with Ecclesiastes dropping some wisdom bombs like, “What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun” (Ecclesiastes 1:9). It’s like a reminder that history loves doing a rerun. And guess what? Now we have the power to hit pause and stop the rerun of the not-so-great stuff.

Then, there’s Winston Churchill, the historical hype man, saying, “The more you know about the past, the better prepared you are for the future.” It’s like having a cheat code for life—knowing history helps us handle today and sneak a peek at what might come our way tomorrow.

And let’s not forget George Santayana, the guy who dropped this truth bomb: “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” It’s like a wake-up call to learn from history, so we’re not stuck in a loop of making the same not-so-awesome choices or should I say—this is how you break insanity!

So, as we hop through time, let’s savor the mix of history—the thrilling victories and the heart-tugging struggles. With Ecclesiastes as our guide, we’re standing right on the edge of the past, armed with knowledge to shape a future that’s not just a replay of the same old stories. It’s like having a front-row seat to the greatest show ever, and we’re not just spectators; we’re the storytellers of tomorrow.

—Josh Mullins—