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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.
I hope we’re that kind of elderly couple
Do you like to watch people? People are fascinating, aren’t they? And you see all sorts of them. I especially like watching elderly couples….
Marriage tip: Say what you mean
My husband and I will celebrate our anniversary soon. Honestly, we’ve gotten along remarkably well, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have things to…
Keep praying for your pastor
“It’s a good life.” That’s how a friend of mine who is a pastor describes his career. Isn’t that awesome? At the same time,…
Do what you can
Oprah. Michael Phelps. Harrison Ford. Lady Gaga. Jim Carrey. Terry Bradshaw. Ellen DeGeneres. Serena Williams. Robin Williams. Each of these celebrities (and more!) has…
Praying for your spouse
A few years ago, my pastor preached a sermon on marriage. He gave us a prayer he thought we might find helpful as we…
Your children will die
A friend and I joke that we’re worst-case-scenario moms, able to easily imagine everything that could possibly go wrong with our kids. While we…
Parenting is not all rainbows and unicorns
Can I be honest? All the memes in the world about cherishing each day with your kids are a little annoying. The most recent…
One question to ask when you’re looking for “The One”
My husband and I agree that if we had lived in the same city when we were dating, we probably wouldn’t be married. At…
1 reason why . . . you should have a conversation about 13 Reasons Why
What’s the 1 reason why you need to talk about 13 Reasons Why? Because you’re the parent. If you don’t know what I’m talking about,…
Ways to love . . . when you don’t—or don’t want to
No one ever told you that the promise to love, honor, and cherish would be so much work. The adrenaline rush of new love makes…
“I want a divorce”
Apparently nothing quite says “Happy New Year!” like the words: “I want a divorce.” According to lawyers, though, that’s exactly what happens—and law firms…
Talking to your kids about dating
A few years ago, one of my daughter’s homework assignments included having a conversation with her parents—about dating. While the phrase “living on a…