Daily Challenges Archive

It can be a challenge to discern when something goes wrong or doesn’t work out if it is because of our foolish decisions. But most of the time we are clearly aware when our poor choices result in difficult circumstances in our journey. Thankfully,...

This is a very arrogant person, and they are also not known for being kind. That is reason enough to avoid them. One of the most exciting things about The Edge Ministry this new year is that two very wise and godly men will be joining our ministry...

Ouch! That’s right, there is no gentle way to put this. There is also no gentle way for this to happen. I don’t have space here, and you most likely don’t have much interest in how a crucible (if you know what that is) or a furnace interacts with ...

Just to be clear, we cannot do enough loving things, nor can we exhibit a sufficient volume of faithfulness to earn our way into heaven. To be sure, Solomon is not advocating a works-based salvation. The only way to truly have our sins forgiven is...

Nothing—let me repeat that for emphasis—nothing ever has or ever will happen that God is unaware of. You and I have no idea what is going on in almost every part of the planet. At times, I don’t even know what’s going on right in front of me. God ...

This verse begs the question: if a certain way appears to be the right, even wise, choice, how can we be allowed to suffer the penalty of death for choosing it? The answer is found, as I suspect most of you have already figured out, in not trustin...

The other day, the Lord had to check my anger. I watched someone declare something to a group of people, and I was a bit stunned that they said it. I knew it wasn’t true, and even more, I knew that pretty much anyone else who heard it would recogn...

After playing at the park, my 7-year-old granddaughter (who was about 5 at the time) yelled goodbye to another little girl as we left. Climbing into the car, I asked her who that was. She said it was her best friend. I asked what her name was, and...

In business the feeling that as long as the customer or client is happy that’s enough, is common. That is a pretty good goal. However, Solomon takes the standard of success higher. It goes straight to the throne room of God. We have all seen examp...

Every Wednesday morning this month, a group of businessmen is meeting at my house in one of The Edge “Iron Sharpening” groups. This morning’s discussion around the small business book The Redemptive Business touched on one of Solomon’s points in t...

I love the men of strength in Scripture. David, Samson, Peter, and certainly Jesus all exemplified men who carried themselves with strength of character and purpose, inspiring both men and women today. The women of Scripture also inspire, particul...

For Christmas, one of my grandchildren received a monthly mailer that gives her clues to a mystery to be solved. I called her the other day, and she told me she couldn’t talk at that moment because she was in the middle of following clues to solve...