Lamplight Books
I write short, practical books that put old wisdom to work: daily devotionals in Proverbs, a conversation between Solomon and the Stoics, and plain-numbers guides for people building something of their own.
Devotionals & Bible studies
Daily devotionals and a small-group study in Proverbs, with Scripture from the Berean Standard Bible.
My Son, Hear
31-Day Father–Son Proverbs Devotional
Most fathers mean to have these conversations. This book helps you start them.
Before the Stoics, Solomon
A 40-Day Devotional Pairing Proverbs with the Stoics
Proverbs beside Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus.
And Abram Journeyed On
A 30-Day Devotional Through the Life of Abraham for the Retirement Years
A 30-day devotional through the life of Abraham for people nearing retirement or already in it, and for the spouses, families, and churches around them.
Have You Any Right to Be Angry?
A 30-Day Devotional Through the Book of Jonah for People Who Struggle with Anger and the Families Who Live with It
A 30-day devotional through the book of Jonah for people whose temper is costing them the people they love, and for the spouses, children, and churches who live with it.
As a Child with His Father
A 30-Day Devotional Through the Life of Timothy for Men Who Grew Up Without a Father
A 30-day devotional through the life of Timothy, the young man Paul said served with him "as a child with his father," written for men who grew up without a father in the house.
Began to Grow Back
A 30-Day Devotional Through the Life of Samson for Men Fighting Pornography and the Wives Who Have Been Hurt by It
A 30-day devotional through the life of Samson for men whose secret use of pornography has come to light, and for the wives who have been hurt by it.
Bread Baked Over Hot Coals
A 30-Day Devotional Through the Life of Elijah on Burnout, Despair, and Hearing God Again
A 30-day devotional through the life of Elijah for anyone who has said, "I have had enough." Every day has a Berean Standard Bible passage, a Mentor and Student conversation, a reflection, a practice, a one-line "Bread for the Road," a prayer, and journal space.
Do Not Be Afraid, O Land
A 30-Day Devotional Through Joel for Farm Families in Hard Times
A 30-day devotional through the book of Joel for farmers, ranchers, and their families facing debt, disaster, low prices, or the loss of ground.
Drawn Out of the Water
A 30-Day Devotional Through the Life of Moses for Foster, Adoptive, and Kinship Families
A 30-day devotional through the life of Moses for foster parents, adoptive parents, grandparents and relatives raising children, and the churches and friends who support them.
God Opened Her Eyes
A 30-Day Devotional Through the Story of Hagar for Single Mothers
A 30-day devotional through the story of Hagar for single mothers, and for the friends, families, and churches who stand beside them.
He Will Renew Your Life
A 30-Day Devotional Through the Book of Ruth on Loss, Loyalty, and Starting Over
A 30-day devotional through all four chapters of Ruth for anyone who has come home empty.
Am I in the Place of God?
A 30-Day Devotional Through the Story of Joseph on Forgiveness, Family Wounds, and Reconciliation
A 30-day devotional through the story of Joseph (Genesis 37–50) for anyone carrying a family wound.
Lie Down in Safety
A 30-Day Devotional Through the Book of Hosea for Spouses Betrayed by Infidelity
A 30-day devotional through the book of Hosea for husbands and wives whose spouses have been unfaithful, and for repairing spouses, pastors, and friends who walk beside them.
Made the Iron Float
A 30-Day Devotional Through the Life of Elisha for Families Facing Job Loss, Debt, and Money Trouble
A 30-day devotional through the stories of the prophet Elisha for people whose money has stopped working: workers who have been laid off, families buried in debt, and the spouses, parents, friends, and churches around them.
A Freshly Plucked Olive Leaf
A 30-Day Devotional Through the Story of Noah for Survivors of Floods, Fires, Storms, and Disasters
A 30-day devotional through the story of Noah for survivors of floods, fires, storms, and other disasters, and for the families, volunteers, and churches around them.
Lifted Out of the Cistern
A 30-Day Devotional Through the Life of Jeremiah for Living with Depression
A 30-day devotional through the life of the prophet Jeremiah for people living with depression, and for the families, friends, and churches who walk with them.
Out of the Whirlwind
A 30-Day Devotional Through Job on Suffering, Honest Prayer, and Being a Faithful Friend
A 30-day devotional through the book of Job for people who are suffering and for the friends who sit beside them.
Spread It Out Before the LORD
A 30-Day Devotional Through the Life of Hezekiah for People Facing Cancer
A 30-day devotional through the life of King Hezekiah for people facing cancer at any stage, and for the spouses, caregivers, and churches beside them.
I Will Stand at My Guard Post
A 30-Day Devotional Through Habakkuk for Families Who Have Lost a Loved One to Murder
A 30-day devotional through the book of Habakkuk for parents, spouses, children, siblings, and friends of people who have been killed.
Strengthened His Hand in God
A 30-Day Devotional Through the Friendship of Jonathan and David for Men Facing Loneliness
A 30-day devotional through the friendship of Jonathan and David for men who are lonely, and for the wives, friends, and churches who care about them.
The Land Had Rest from War
A 30-Day Devotional Through the Book of Joshua for Veterans, Service Members, and Military Families
A 30-day devotional through the book of Joshua for veterans, service members, and the families and churches who love them.
The Sun Rose Above Him
A 30-Day Devotional Through the Life of Jacob for Addiction Recovery
A 30-day devotional through the life of Jacob for people in recovery from alcohol or drug addiction, and for the families, friends, and churches who walk beside them.
When You Have Turned Back
A 30-Day Devotional Through the Life of Peter on Failure, Second Chances, and Coming Home from Prison
A 30-day devotional through the life of Simon Peter for people coming home from prison or jail, people still inside, and the families, mentors, and churches who stand with them.
Your Hands Will Be Strengthened
A 30-Day Devotional Through the Life of Gideon for Anxiety, Panic, and Fear
A 30-day devotional through the life of Gideon for people living with anxiety, panic attacks, and fear, and for the families, friends, and churches who walk beside them.
He Devises Ways
A 30-Day Devotional Through the Life of David for Parents of Estranged Adult Children
A 30-day devotional through the life of David and his son Absalom for mothers and fathers whose grown children have stopped speaking to them, and for the spouses, friends, and churches who stand with them.
Martha Served
A 30-Day Devotional Through the Home of Martha, Mary, and Lazarus for Families Caring for a Parent with Dementia
A 30-day devotional through the home of Martha, Mary, and Lazarus of Bethany for adult children caring for a parent with dementia, and for the siblings, friends, and churches around them.
No Longer Downcast
A 30-Day Devotional Through the Story of Hannah for Infertility, Pregnancy Loss, and the Long Wait for a Child
A 30-day devotional through the story of Hannah for women and couples facing infertility, pregnancy loss, or a long wait for a child, and for the people who love them.
Perfected in Weakness
A 30-Day Devotional Through the Life of Paul for Living with Chronic Illness, Pain, and Disability
A 30-day devotional through the life and letters of the apostle Paul for people living with chronic illness, chronic pain, or disability, and for the spouses, caregivers, friends, and churches who walk with them.
Prepare the Way
A 28-Day Advent Devotional from the Garden to the Manger
A 28-day Advent devotional from the first promise in Genesis to the birth of Jesus.
The Gracious Hand
A 30-Day Devotional in Nehemiah on Leadership, Opposition, and Rebuilding What Is Broken
A 30-day devotional through the book of Nehemiah for church leaders, ministry teams, business owners, and anyone asked to lead the rebuilding of something broken.
Under the Sun
A 30-Day Ecclesiastes Devotional on Work, Rest, and Joy for People Tired of Chasing the Wind
A 30-day devotional through Ecclesiastes for working adults who are tired of chasing the next goal.
Windows Toward Jerusalem
A 30-Day Devotional Through Daniel on Faith at Work and in Public Life
A 30-day devotional through the book of Daniel for Christians who work in places that do not share their faith.
Coming Oct 9, 2026
A Soft Answer
31 Days in Proverbs on Words, Disagreement, and Peacemaking in a Divided Age
"A gentle answer turns away wrath." (Proverbs 15:1)
$12.99 at launchDetails
Coming Oct 9, 2026
Proverbs for the Public Square
A 6-Week Small-Group Bible Study (with Leader's Guide)
"By the blessing of the upright a city is built up." (Proverbs 11:11)
$12.99 at launchDetails
Practical guides
Numbers-first handbooks with worked examples you can rerun yourself.
The Real Estate Wealth Blueprint
How to Analyze, Finance, and Scale Rental Property (2026 Edition)
Tell a real deal from one that only looks good on paper.
The Reseller Blueprint
The 2026 Multi-Platform Playbook for Sourcing, Pricing, and Selling
Buy low, sell high, and keep track of the details in between.
Printables
Planner bundles and individual templates: spreadsheets for Excel and Google Sheets, plus printable PDFs.
Budget Spreadsheet Bundle
Paycheck budget, debt snowball, sinking funds, and bill tracker. Excel and Google Sheets, plus printables.
$16.99 on Gumroad
Home Organization Bundle
Cleaning schedule, meal planner and grocery list, and habit tracker in one matching set.
$11.99 on Gumroad
Wedding Planner & Newlywed Budget Bundle
Wedding budget, guest list and checklist, then a shared paycheck budget and savings tracker.
$14.99 on Gumroad
Small Business Spreadsheet Bundle
Seller inventory and profit tracker, plus a team PTO and vacation tracker.
$19.99 on Gumroad
Ultimate Life Planner Bundle
Eight matching planners for money, home, and life: budget, debt, savings, bills, meals, cleaning, habits, and wedding.
$24.99 on Whop
Paycheck Budget Planner
Biweekly paycheck budget spreadsheet plus printable PDF (US Letter and A4). Excel and Google Sheets.
$8.99 on Whop
Debt Snowball & Avalanche Payoff Planner
Month-by-month debt payoff planner with snowball, avalanche, or custom order. Spreadsheet plus printable PDF.
$6.99 on Whop
Wedding Planner
Wedding budget, guest list, and checklist spreadsheet plus printable PDF for your binder.
$8.99 on Whop
About
Nicholas Dailey is an author writing on philosophy, wisdom, and social reason. His devotionals read the book of Proverbs slowly, in conversation with everyday life: work, family, money, speech, and how we disagree in public. His practical guides take the same plain approach to rental property and reselling.
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