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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.
Jesus was a baby … for YOU
When you hear the name Jesus, what picture pops into your head? Maybe you envision a famous painting of a Caucasian-looking Jesus that you…
The walking dead
For many of you, your neighborhoods have started to look a lot like mine does. With Halloween just around the corner, there are all…
Karma Christianity
Here’s a little quiz for you. True or false? You get good things from God by being good. Sometimes God will cause you to…
Two lies and a truth
There is a game played at team-building events and slumber parties alike called Two Truths and a Lie. The idea is to learn more…
Why did God create hell?
The 20th century was the epoch of evil. Yes, it was also a time of great advancement in technology and medicine. Yet even those…
Your sins are not like coffee grounds
It was 5:20 A.M. I was pulling out the coffeepot to pour my first cup when things went tragically awry. (I use the word…
If there’s no Easter, there’s no Christianity
According to Christianity, Easter is everything. As the apostle Paul says, “If Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is…
To forgive or not to forgive: A case study
Two men. One an Old Testament prophet, chosen by God to preach repentance and mercy to a tough crowd. One a New Testament believer,…
Is the story of Christ just another conspiracy?
Conspiracy theories are on the rise. You can tell by just listening to people in your own family. In fact, you might have already…
Daylight Savings
We gained a full hour this month in most of the U.S. Magically in the middle of the night on November 1, we doubled…
You’re invited
Our neighbor owns a business, and my daughter has worked for him for the past couple of years. Thanks to him, she learned how…
Free gloves
Recently my two older boys attended a youth group event at our church. Before enjoying pizza and a Packers game (two quintessential youth group…