Daily Challenges Archive

Not surprisingly, Solomon reminds us that wealth and power do not provide the security that is sometimes expected. In this chapter, and throughout both Proverbs and the rest of God’s Word, we see that “active resource management, hard work, and in...

Lions were definitely a part of Solomon’s kingdom and thinking. Although lions were dangerous in his day, his kingdom was known for its peace and safety. Solomon actually took great pride in the fact that he kept the people in his kingdom safe. He...

For years, I hired staff to work in ministry with me. It was youth ministry. I was great at hiring. I was awful at hiring well. Too often, I would notify the board about a new hire. After extolling how great they were as people, the questions woul...

This is a particularly large group. Jesus actually said they far outnumber those of us who aren’t being led to death or moving toward slaughter. The truly sad thing is that they are basically unaware of their situation and what is to come. But we ...

This is a challenging verse. Knowing who we should and shouldn’t talk to, and when, calls for real discernment. The older I’ve become, the more I’ve realized just how few people truly have discernment. It is interesting how many people with great ...

We have discussed the fear of the Lord before. A reminder is always beneficial since the word fear often carries a very heavy and profound meaning. The word used by Solomon in this verse, as well as in most other biblical passages, means “a deep, ...

At lunch yesterday, a friend was talking about a friend of his who received a pig valve for a heart problem. He next told us that the friend said it worked great except it made their heart race whenever they went by a barbecue restaurant. Pretty c...

Yesterday was election day in our area. I hope your people won, and I hope they have a desire to serve. Even more importantly, I hope they feel called by God to represent His love for people as they serve in that role. However, whoever won, I’m gl...

Part of what Solomon is telling us here is that when we understand who God is, what He is up to in our world and throughout eternity, and why we’re here, it is impossible not to love the gifts that He has given. As we begin to understand, our pers...

Albert Einstein, Marie Curie, and Michael Faraday are pretty well-known names for their brilliant contributions to the world. What is not often talked about is their profound humility. Here is one many of us don’t instantly recognize: Srinivasa Ra...

There are so many benefits to learning to watch our mouths. Solomon tells us here that a foolish person can be mistaken for a wise one simply by being quiet. There’s an old saying that even a fish would stay out of trouble if it kept its mouth shu...

I’m not exactly sure who Solomon is talking about in this verse, but I certainly know it’s not me. I am not one of those who thinks all my ways are pure. I know myself too well for that. That being said, there are times when I truly believe I am d...