Daily Challenges Archive

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...

Over the years, I have watched many people grab a pen and, lacking anything else, write a note or number on their hand. They wanted it handy (yes, pun intended) or in a place where it couldn’t be lost or thrown away. Obviously, it was something im...

Without reading the list, I can tell you it is not pretty. The things God identifies as being on His list of hated and detestable things are to be avoided at all costs. Sadly, they are, for the most part, commonly practiced by most of us at one ti...

I used to be a bit intimidated by this verse and others like it. The idea that God watched every move I made and examined the ways I chose to go made me feel a bit invaded. I was taught about a God who was just waiting to catch me doing something ...

Recently, a friend told me that he had read the Bible cover to cover numerous times and knew what it said on almost any topic better than I or most preachers. I think he was right. The problem is that he doesn’t believe any of it. Solomon understo...

Want a simple strategy to leave this year better than you started it? Here it is. This verse is seldom shared without the next one: “In all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.” These two verses should not be separated. T...

Two things I suspect we could all use in this new year are success and security. Success can look very different depending on where we are in life. If your marriage is in trouble, you may be searching for the formula for a successful marriage. If ...

This verse has always intrigued me. As a confirmed non-drinker, I’ve felt little need to truly understand it. The concept of giving alcohol to anyone at any time has always struck me as unusual. I’m not one to decide whether drinking is right or w...

With the new year just a day away, the idea of starting strong, rested, and with a fresh wind at our backs is certainly appealing. I hope that describes your reality. However, a quick look at stress, anxiety, happiness, and weariness in American l...

A few years ago, I was visiting with a wealthy former professional athlete. He asked me what I was doing that day, and I told him I was headed to a particularly poor school where I was involved in ministry, delivering coats. It was the middle of w...

Tough truth time. I’ve been dealing with a physical challenge with my foot. It has literally taken 2 ½ years to reach this point of improvement. When I first went to the doctor about it, he said it should take about two weeks to heal. Considering ...

I have goals for both 2025 and the remainder of my years on this planet. I also had goals for 2024—hit some, missed some. I assure you that I entered 2024 with no idea what lay ahead, and I’m pretty certain I’ll be heading into the adventure of 20...