The Greatest Gain
O vanity of vanities: The shadows of this earth! How quick to promise, slow to please Are riches, honors, mirth. A time to live, a time to die – How oft we waste this time: Pursuing shadows, trophies, gold, And…
The Most Popular Posts of 2017
It’s easy to forget everything that happens in a year. Today, I want to take a look back at some of the most popular content on From Daniel’s Desk. I can’t do so without saying ‘thank you’ to each of you,…
17 Books from 2017
I’m excited to reveal my list of the 17 books that I’ve been reading this year! As in previous years, this is not a complete recommendation or endorsement of anything on this list – it is just an opportunity for…
Please Help – Take the Survey!
Dear reader, Twice a week, I’ve been sharing my thoughts with you on a wide range of subjects. In fact, I’ve been doing so for nearly two years. It’s been a great journey, but now I need your help. As…
10 Questions to Refine Your Vision
If you are ‘going somewhere’ – in life, in business, in leadership, or in relationships – you need to know where that ‘somewhere’ is. As I wrote recently, one of the best ways to do this is by writing your…
Making Great Resolutions for 2018
2018 is just around the corner. Nowadays, many people dislike new year’s resolutions. This is unfortunate, since resolutions are powerful tools. Without resolutions, you don’t have a goal to work toward. Resolutions challenge and stretch you. I hope that you…
Faithful Stewards in the Amazon Jungle
I recently had an opportunity to contribute to the 11th edition of the Bible Bee Alumni Group e-newsletter. (You can learn more about the National Bible Bee here). Today I’m excited to share my article on stewardship – and thank…
Christendom and the 500 Year Cycle
With surprising regularity, Christendom faces dramatic changes every 500 years. I say this, not because there is anything intrinsically special about 500-year anniversaries, but because of the historical precedent. I also bring this up because the last dramatic change was…
Lincoln’s Thanksgiving Proclamation
Last year, I shared how we like to read George Washington’s Thanksgiving Proclamation as a family each Thanksgiving. While Washington’s proclamation is great to read (you should read it now if you haven’t!), I’d like to introduce you to Abraham Lincoln’s…
Exciting Update!
For some time I’ve been working on an exciting writing project, and I can’t wait to share it with you. My first book, Milk and Meat: Studies in Hebrews to Feed God’s Flock is almost finished. My goal is to…