Daily Challenges Archive

Let God Be True writes this about the verse: “Here is a quaint proverb with a sober warning—never cheat or compromise in any business dealings, especially not in a sneaky or subtle way that would defraud another person of their property. The lesso...

Guilt and innocence. We live in a world that I’m not sure always knows the difference anymore, and that can be frightening. Here, Solomon gives us some help in determining the difference—it is the contrast between devious and upright. I believe th...

In college, I once had an angry drunk who thought I had offended him—wrong guy—tell me to step outside with him. I immediately told him to go on out, and if I wasn’t there in five minutes, he could start without me. I always sought to avoid strife...

I was chatting with a young entrepreneur yesterday. He is exceptionally gifted. We were discussing where he currently is in life: family, career, church community involvement, and the different stages of pursuing new opportunities. He may be one o...

I used to know a guy who loved making sure everyone knew exactly what he thought on every subject that came up. I would have called him a friend, but over time I realized that to be a friend, he would need to show at least some interest in my life...

When I watch grown men confront this verse, this overarching biblical truth, I am reminded of my years in youth ministry. Not only can it be a struggle to commit *all* our plans, but trusting Him to *establish* what we think are our desired result...

For almost 40 years, I have been responsible for an annual golf tournament fundraiser. This year’s event is coming up next month. In preparation, aside from working with an amazing team to coordinate players, sponsors, and many other details, we w...

One of the things that may have been most damaging, or at least unhelpful, by those of us who parented millennials is not allowing them to develop a true sense of personal responsibility. When we rushed in to protect our little Jane and Johnny at ...

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...