Outline 1: A Contrast of Two Hearts--This outline deals with the question Have we given God our entire being or are we holding back a part of ourselves? (1 Kings 15:11-14; 2 Chronicles 25:1-2, 14-15a).
Outline 2: Do I Really Need God?--This outline deals with the question Do I seek God's will for my life through prayer, or am I more content to do things in my own wisdom and trust God to bless me? (Joshua 9)
Outline 3: Drifting from God--This outline deals with the how idea that only when we focus on God and His grace can we successfully finish the Christian race. (Hebrews 2:1-4)
Outline 4: The God of Second Chances--This outlines is about the fact that God's mercy is always present and that no matter what we do, God never gives up on us. (Matthew 26:69-75; John 21:1-19; Jonah 1-4)
Jim Hampton is the Assistant Professor of Youth Ministry at Asbury Seminary, in Wilmore, KY. Prior to his position, Jim served as the Executive Editor for Barefoot Ministries, the Sr. Youth Ministry Editor for Nazarene Youth International, and as a youth pastor in Kansas City. Jim holds a Masters of Divinity from Nazarene Theological Seminary, and a Doctorate of Philosophy from the University of Kansas. Jim brings his wealth of experience and knowledge together in this, his third book for Christian youth.