Daily Challenges Archive

This goes near the top of the list of “most difficult and most valuable” lessons to learn. Ever said something you wish you hadn’t? I almost said “later wish you hadn’t,” but in my case, it’s often an immediate awareness and regret. It may be some...

Now that’s good news. Life and immortality both seem like pretty good things to pursue. Here, Solomon tells us how it’s done: through the way of righteousness. In this verse, immortality is not part of a superhero movie or a science fiction story;...

**Pride vs. humility.** Now there’s a battle for the ages. Not only do we see people and causes square off in this struggle, but we also experience it within our own hearts on a daily basis. Living with the constant awareness that, without God in ...

The Bible encourages a simple life. In this verse, and often throughout Proverbs, the word for “simple” is better translated as “foolish.” Here, Solomon clearly encourages us to remove foolish thinking and behavior from our lives. The longer we al...

Is there a single person or resource about which this same claim can be made? Without forcing you to do a lot of research, I can tell you that apart from the Trinity and their written Word, the answer is an unequivocal no. Nothing on this side of ...

I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes 40 years ago. Though it doesn’t really slow me down, there are a few things that come with having the disease for that long. Two of my three children are healthcare professionals, and my accountability partner ...

We all know the “minor league” version of this type of person. Thankfully, they are not evil. I have a couple of good friends who live to make others feel uncomfortable. When you’re with them and someone walks up, they like to say something outrag...

Over the years, the godliest men and women I know often surprise me when someone mentions the quality of their relationship with Christ. They would typically offer a somewhat demure smile, slightly shake their head, and quietly say, like Paul, “I ...

One of the key phrases in this passage is “sound learning.” It can be difficult these days to know what is truly “sound” and where to find it. First and foremost, it is essential to consider whether it is grounded in Scripture. Some might argue th...

I don’t believe there are any better words for marriage than these two. God’s interactions with us are best seen in these two worlds as well. I remember the days when divorce was rare and not seen as an option by most Christians. The old saying wa...

With apologies to my Calvinist friends, I find the word ‘if’ in this verse to be especially powerful. When my children knew the rules for their behavior, we expected them to follow them. The rules were set up for their benefit and safety. However,...

My daughter recently introduced me to the grammar correction powers of AI. Out of curiosity, I asked the app to identify the most important verse in Proverbs chapter 1, just to test its abilities. This was the response: “Proverbs 1:7 is often cons...