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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.
What are you doing, God?
Within the past few weeks, people I love have been through a lot. A father died unexpectedly. An acquaintance was diagnosed with cancer. A…
Promposals
3 important reminders we need to share with our teens I think promposals are dumb. There, I said it. My oldest just started high…
Mommy & Daddy are getting a divorce
Why we need to be proactive in focusing on our marriages The video of the six-year-old girl reacting to the news of her parents’…
Praying for the ordinary
There is no shortage of prayer needs, right? Churches set up entire prayer chains to pray for people who are either suffering or rejoicing….
7 lessons in raising heroes
Last week, Spencer Stone, Alek Skarlatos, and Anthony Sadler were on a train to Paris. That’s when these three men stopped a terrorist and…
Parenting by terror
As if parents don’t have enough fears for their children . . . Have you seen the most recent viral video where Coby Persin,…
I wish I could disappear when I sin (and why I know I can’t)
In June Tullian Tchividjian, a well-known, often-quoted pastor who loved to preach about God’s unlimited grace, stepped down because of an affair. In typical…
Things Moms say
The other day my kiddos came up with a list of “Things Mom Says.” Five of their top-ten list were: “Just in case . ….
4 ways to help insecurity-proof your teenage daughters
Just when you think you’ve handled one self-confidence issue with your girls, another pops up. Spin the “this will make your daughter insecure” roulette…
4 ways to get more comfortable praying out loud
We were at the playground when suddenly the birthday boy somehow cut open his forehead and had to go to the ER for stitches….
To the moms who take their squirrely kids to church
Dear Mamas of little ones, I sat behind you in church this week. I saw you struggle with holding two kiddos because the one…
What Should I Say When . . .
I don’t know about you, but this being-a-grown-up thing kind of stinks. A quick poll of your friends (and your life!) will show you…