Daily Challenges Archive

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...

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 ...