The Way Of Death
Many people know this proverb. It is an important one (and did you know it is one of the proverbs that is repeated exactly elsewhere? See 16:25. That makes it doubly important!) The proverb is an extension of 14:11 where Solomon describes two men who have chosen radically different paths for their lives. One is a wicked man.
From Average To Elite
Running for 12 hours on a treadmill isn’t exactly at the top of everyone’s goal list. For most people running for 30 minutes at all is a major undertaking, but not for David Staley. When Staley’s friend set the record for the greatest distance run on a treadmill in 12 hours, Staley set out to top him.
Vindicated By His Power
My heart is in anguish within me, and the terrors of death have fallen upon me (Psalm 55:4). The thoughts expressed in the Daily Bread have to do with concerns we have that are real, but, for the most part, are not life-threatening or even, by the standards of some, really very serious.
Can't Help But Fall Down
Every four years something magical happens; the Winter Olympics. I can remember from an early age staying up late to watch the Winter Olympics with my family. It was one of the only times my parents blurred the lines of my bedtime to allow me to keep watching the games.
Esther's Perspective on Providence
The book of Esther is unique in the canon of Hebrew and Christian scripture in that it is the only book that does not specifically mention God. While this fact long ago led to some debate regarding its place in the canon, most readers point to it as a beautiful example of God’s providence.
I Know How You Feel
One of my very best friends lost his son to Leukemia. A few years later a common acquaintance lost his son to Leukemia. I said to my friend, “well, at least you know how he feels.”
Who Will Help
A tragic situation unfolded on the streets of Queens, New York on March 13, 1964. As she was returning home from work, Kitty Genovese was brutally stabbed outside her apartment building.
Future Minded
We live in a world full of uncertainty. Without the proper mindset, it is easy to let the chaos around us lead to stress and anxiety. A recent article from Inc magazine addresses how our thinking and attitude toward the future has profound psychological effects.
The Loudest Silence
I wonder what it sounded like? As the sea crashed against the boat, the water filled the interior, the wind whipped against the passengers, and waves soaked their clothes. In fear, they woke the sleeping Christ to report their impending doom.
Friendship With the World
“You adulteresses, do you not know that friendship with the world is hostility toward God? Therefore whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God”