Daily Challenges Archive

Have you ever met someone who has no sense? Have you ever been involved in their life enough to see what a disaster a life lived by someone with no sense is. There are certainly exceptions but a senseless way of living usually brings about disorde...

Solomon wants those who tend to over indulge in wine to consider the dangers they face. We have touched on this, perhaps it’s better stated that he has, multiple times throughout his writing. He is very aware of the lives destroyed by misuse and a...

I love this picture. Bible ref speaks of the lion referred to in this verse this way, “Agur cites the lion as the most intimidating of animals. In the modern world, the term “apex predator” refers to an animal which is not hunted by any others. In...

I’m going to go with decades of experience here, we cannot out think or out maneuver God. And why in the world would we ever want to? Oh sure, in the short term we can be foolish enough to think we know better. We can believe what we want for us i...

My pastor use to say, “Some see the light, others feel the heat.” Certain people respond to discipline rather than kindness in their battle with sin. Punishment, feeling the heat, is more effective in steering them away from sin. Blows and wounds...

There are so many lessons that only come with age. It is no wonder that in the believer we often see the arrogance of youth mellow or even disappear as the decades roll by. One thing that I’ve noticed in men that I’ve grown older with is that what...

As I get closer to concluding the goal of sharing a devotion for every verse of Proverbs we find ourselves looking at the final verse in Proverbs. Very appropriate. Obviously the ‘Proverbs 31 Woman’ is a well known and beautiful model of what God ...

In my repeat journey through Proverb’s I have read this verse well over a hundred times. I’ve always liked the picture it presents. I’m not a big fan of all things to do with the British Royal family but I do see some of their regal pomp and circu...

I have been very intentional to develop facial expressions that instantly communicate with my grandchildren. They know when I’m being serious (seldom) or teasing (often) or experiencing pure joy (can’t hide that one). By early in our lives we beco...

I want this person showing up at my door or my desk. Many of us have had the other messenger show up. The one who gives you news you never wanted or expected. “We are going in a different direction and your position has been eliminated. Something ...

The older I get the more I realize the immeasurable value of having a peaceful heart. On a recent beach trip I rediscovered that value in a fresh way. No internet service and very poor cell reception left me with a good book, beautiful view of the...

Ever driven by a run down place, especially out in the country, and wondered what its story was? Who lived or worked there? What happened to them? How did it go from new and functional to this state of waiting to be practice for the local fire dep...