Daily Challenges Archive

There were some people I used to hate. Usually, they were people who hurt those I cared about, people who were helpless and unable to defend themselves. It started back in junior high school and continued into my early 30s. The most intense hatred...

Previously, we talked about how Satan lurks in the dark, trying to drag anyone he can down into sin. Here, we see wisdom from God standing on the highest places, calling out His truth in the light of day—impossible to miss. He knows His message mu...

There is a reason we named our movie company Streetlight Movies. Satan chooses to do some of his worst work in the dark. There is also a reason Jesus called Himself “the light of the world.” Dark and light cannot coexist. Darkness cannot push out ...

Lust is a major societal problem. It destroys individuals and families, and it poisons communities. The sources of temptation that lead to lust permeate all aspects of society. I was once having a conversation with a football player from a major u...

In this chapter, Solomon compares listening to his voice of wisdom with listening to a more enticing yet destructive voice of influence. We all face that choice daily. The good news is that although the different voices never go away, the more we ...

I recently saw an AI viewpoint on what this phrase means. Although it was interesting and even made some valid observations it was not close to the true meaning, it could not have been further away. It talked about making decisions that are consis...

I love the stories of the saints of old. I also enjoy the stories of the men and women God has used over the past hundred years or so to establish some of the great Kingdom movements, ministries, and churches of today. There are some truly spectac...

There is no way to predict or plan for all the curves life will throw at you. You can try, but you may end up very stressed and frustrated. You can also give up and live a very fatalistic life. The term “fatalistic” often relates to negative outco...

Bible Ref tells us that “the first purpose of this book is to present sound teaching”. That shouldn’t be too difficult. Yet it can be. Today, as throughout history, many people bring their personal wants and needs into their teachings. Often, they...

Theologians almost universally agree that the King Lemuel in this verse refers to Solomon. The title means “dedicated to God.” His mother would remind him that he was the blessing God sent her and David to recognize their repentance for their sin....

This has always been a check on my spirit when I speak or teach about the Bible. The older I become, the more cautious I am about making definitive statements regarding God’s thoughts and words on a situation or principle. The idea that I might ge...

Ever notice how the blind people Jesus healed were always poor? Obviously, they would have had a difficult time working and earning a living in His day. It was also often thought, erroneously, that they or someone in their lineage caused their bli...