Jeff Loftin was active in church when he was young, but wandered from his faith during his time in college, like so many do. Fast forward several years, through good choices and bad, through marriage, three children, and a career as a salesman. About two years ago Jeff began to realize he should get back […]
Week 03 Study | A Prayer for an Obedient Faith
Daniel 9 contains one of the most stunning prayers in all of the Bible. It is filled with praise for God’s character and with contrition for God’s people. Daniel was moved by the righteousness of God and emotionally owned the shame of Israel’s sins. What brought about such a moving prayer? Perhaps a change in […]
Week 03 Application | We’re Sorry
If confession is good for the soul, why is it so hard to pray, “God, be merciful to me, a sinner”? Pride is a speed bump on the path to God’s throne of grace. When I confess my sins, it’s like taking out the garbage can and leaving it at the curb so the sanitation […]
Week 03 Mission | Praying with Faith
I think most people would pray more if it worked better for them. Shocking statement? Just ask your fellow Christians why they don’t pray more. Or maybe you can just get honest and ask yourself. Doesn’t it seem like prayer is hit or miss as far as getting what you pray for? If it isn’t […]
Week 03 Character | What’s Holding You Back?
Three Chinese students attend our school. They sit in classes spoken in a language they hardly understand. Words fly all around them in a cacophony of knowledge that must seem like the speed of light. Sometimes they catch a few familiar words, translate them quickly in their thoughts, and try to decipher the sum of […]