Written Devotions
Daily devotions written by Pastor Mike and many other Time of Grace writers. These Bible-based messages cover a wide variety of topics and help you seek what matters most in life: Jesus. Join the thousands of people who receive these devotions for encouragement by subscribing to have them delivered to your inbox each morning.
Top ten reasons to go to church
Why do you want to go to church? As a parish pastor, every year I would have a “Help the Pastor Write His Sermon”…
Confusion over cause
It may be that some roosters think they cause the sunrise because every time they crow, the sky gets lighter. The real reason for…
Thank God for the Holy Spirit
Do you ever find it difficult to keep Jesus’ commands? Me too. I love the idea of being patient, forgiving, and humble, but when…
Who would hate Jesus?
If Jesus was full of grace, if he never sinned and always loved, why did so many people hate him? Jesus actually answered that…
We get the award
After actress Kate Winslet won an Oscar in 2009, she decided not to keep the trophy on a shelf or in a display case….
Imagine love
The night before he died, Jesus prayed that the world would witness uncommon unity and love among Christians. “I pray also for those who…
Live like a farmer
In the 21st century, only a small percentage of our citizens are employed in agriculture or farm-related businesses. Most of us don’t see farming…
The victory is still won
Friends of Jesus in every generation, the victory is still won. It has not been reversed or overturned. It will never be reversed or…
Grow your vocabulary: Sanctification
When you were first connected to Jesus Christ and received the amazing outpouring of his gifts to you, the gifts of love, forgiveness, hope,…
I think I can. . . . I know God can
“I think I can. . . . I think I can. . . . I think I can,” said the little engine that could….
Listen to me
Chatty strangers are put on this earth to test impatient-bent Christians. Whether they catch us on a good or bad day, there seems to…
Cut it off
This is a very tough choice: “If your hand or your foot causes you to stumble, cut it off and throw it away. It…