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Follow Pastor Mike and the other Time of Grace blog writers as they cover a wide variety of topics. Though each writer’s unique style and perspective give each post a different flavor, all of their writing will help you reflect more deeply on the grace of God in your life and how you can live your life to serve him.
Choose your hard wisely
I’m not usually a fan of inspirational quotes, but this one has stuck with me: “Life will never be easy. It will always be…
What would Jesus say to you?
For the last 18 months or so, I’ve been speaking at churches and conferences on the topic of seeking Jesus in a noisy world….
God’s definition of excellence
I recently read a book on leadership written by Joe Sanfelippo, the 2019 national superintendent of the year, and a quote from a chapter…
Navigating the gray areas of life
I love being told what to do. Life would be so much easier if someone would tell me who I could hang out with,…
Better than Thanksgiving pie …
Thanksgiving dinner is one of those meals that I look forward to all year. Thanksgiving is synonymous with turkey and gravy, green bean casserole,…
Happily ever after
Long ago in a land far, far away, there lived a king who loved God with all his heart, soul, and mind. His reign…
Hate is a heavy weight to carry
Ruth 2:3 contains some of my favorite words from the Bible book of Ruth. The words? “As it turned out.” As it turned out,…
It’ll all be laughable someday
In a recent interview, Mark Graalman, drummer of the award-winning Christian band Sanctus Real, responded to a live comment from the audience about how…
5 ways to live for Jesus
How do you and I show the world we are people who give their hearts to God and not imposters who only give him…
Rest … without worry
“Ugh, look at my dining room! I need to make time to paint those dingy walls.” “You know, the bathrooms in this house are…
The only choice that matters
I was walking with a friend who was in one of those crossroads moments when decisions have to be made. She told me the…
God’s got this
Let me set the scene for you. The sky was just beginning to darken, and I was finally leaving our business for the day….