Its history is far reaching. Some call it a “primordial condiment,” available to humankind from the beginning. An interesting fact about salt–when it is released from its container and it finds moisture of any kind, it always influences the environment in which it is found. When sprinkled on our roast beef and mashed potatoes, it […]
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 […]
MONDAY Reading for Today: Matthew 8:1-13 Acts 11:1-18 Psalm 18:25-50 Genesis 41 Genesis 41 “I have heard it said of you,” Pharaoh said to Joseph, “that when you hear a dream you can interpret it” (Genesis 41:15). Joseph had a reputation, but it wasn’t a reputation to be ashamed of. He was known not as […]
MONDAY Reading for Today: Matthew 5:33-48 Acts 8:1-25 Psalm 13 Genesis 31 Psalm 13 We struggle to notice the good when we’re surrounded by bad. David began Psalm 13 in defeat. He didn’t stay there, though. Instead, he looked for the good. I’ve heard many say after a tragedy that the best thing to do […]
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 […]
