Daily Challenges Archive

I find it interesting that the comparison in this verse is between ill gotten treasure and righteousness. It is not a comparison between those who gain wealth without integrity and those who gain it with integrity. The King James Version compares ...

My first reflection on this passage is ‘don’t rebuke anyone unless you have a clear word from God to do it’ or if they are your direct responsibility to supervise. I know to many people who believe their spiritual gift is to rebuke others. They fe...

There is no excuse for not gaining wisdom. It is intentional when a person stays stupid. They either choose laziness or, even worse, pursuing evil to remain unwise. God has placed His wisdom all around us. Solomon even talks about watching ants an...

This is a pretty clear description of some of the young people I’ve dealt with for decades in youth and college ministry. Since shifting the majority of my focus to business leaders I don’t see as many but these people are still there as well. Sol...

I was having a conversation the other day with one of my children about an outrageous accusation someone made about a good friend of ours. The accusation was false and potentially very destructive. The accuser blurted it out in a fit of anger abou...

Recently , after sharing a joke with a grandchild, they told me to ask myself, “Is it true? Is it kind? Is it helpful?” They informed me their mom told them to ask themselves those questions before they made a comment. If the answer to any of the ...

This doss not feel like a description of my life. Hampered steps and stumbling runs seem to be the norm throughout much of my journey. Solomon is telling us that living by his fathers wisdom and understanding will keep that from happening. Perhaps...

Love and faithfulness are two of the characteristics most often used to describe God in scripture. There are many other character traits we see throughout scripture but none as prevalent as these two. Consequently, as His children and representat...

Almost 20 years ago I stood on the top of the hill where our house stood. I cried out to God that I was helpless in my current battle. Inside the house my wife was in the last throws of a cancer battle. As Solomon talks about I cried aloud for ins...

Wise people love to learn. That is a truth I discovered as I encountered and worked with wise people over the past few decades. It is not what a young man expects. Early in my journey I assumed wise people lived to impart wisdom. Although they don...

Any doubt that this mom meant business? She certainly wants her son to pay attention to what is about to be shared. Loose women and behaviors that destroy kings, a long list by the way, are the cautions she wants her boy to grasp. Every good mom w...

I see a lot of people these days that in quiet, honest moments admit very similar feelings to this man. Many are feeling weary. The kingdom ones add the second part, “but I can prevail.” Maybe the statement reflects how you feel today. If not, the...