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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.
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…
Let’s get curious
As my kids get older, family game night has had to grow up a little too. (Sure—every once in a while, we can still…
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,…
Spread joy like glitter
I decided to paint my fingernails before my daughter’s wedding. I had too much to do to paint them in advance, so as my…
Finding a better New Year’s resolution
I love New Year’s resolutions. I love to make goals and set new habits. I’m that guy. Usually, my New Year’s resolutions involve something…
Rest and reset
Is it really a Happy New Year for you? I mean, we all hope for one, but the reality is that you might want…
When loss comes, try plan “BE”
I was coaching someone recently who had to process an early end to a dearly loved (and successful) athletic career. The end came unexpectedly…
The perfect name for Christmas
When my wife and I found out we were having a boy, we had a difficult time finding just the right name for him….
Forget frazzled; try grace
Dr. Luke recorded five verses in the gospel that bears his name that have become very well known (Luke 10:38-42). Women’s groups and businesses…
The best Christmas hymn is not a Christmas hymn
What’s your favorite Christmas hymn? “Silent Night” sung by candlelight? “O Holy Night” sung by Josh Groban? For me, it’s “Joy to the World.”…
Have you tried fasting?
I could smell the donut. But I declined when my friends offered me one. It wasn’t that I didn’t want the donut, but I…
Good gifts
Not too long ago, my mom sent me a picture of a list she found deep in some storage bin. This was a Christmas…