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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.

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Bible 101

Born again?

Have you ever heard the phrase “born again”? To some people, born again is a certain type of Christian who tends to vote in…

Life’s Challenges

The Lord hears

Joseph Scriven was born in Ireland in 1819. He grew up, earned a degree, and fell in love. The night before his wedding, his…

Who is God?

Persistent love

Raise your hand if Hosea is your favorite book of the Bible! I have a feeling there aren’t many hands going up. I felt…

Living My Faith

The victory is ours now

Friends of Jesus in every generation, the victory is ours right now. We don’t have to wait to be thrilled by the spectacular events…

Life’s Challenges

Sleepless nights

You would think that David, the king of Israel, would have had it easy because he had servants and officials. (I’m pretty sure a…

Life’s Challenges

The #1 reason people reject Jesus

When you were a teenager, did your mom ever rudely open the blinds in your room while you were still sleeping? Do you know…

Living My Faith

Love defined: Fist bumps, handshakes, and hugs

The night before the cross, Jesus prayed that Christians would love each other. “I pray also for those who will believe in me through…

Living My Faith

Grudges

I know exactly why people hold grudges (got a few myself right now). Nursing a grievance instead of resolving it gives me a fake…

Depression & Anxiety

Get help

The local news reported that the suicide rate among farmers is now higher than it is among veterans and that farmers are becoming addicted…

Living My Faith

Plan to reflect God’s glory

There are basically two extreme types of planners: the long-ranger with Post-it Notes all over the house, car, and work; and then the fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants…

Bible 101

You must be born again

Once upon a time, there was an old, repetitive preacher who thundered his favorite refrain Sunday after Sunday: “You must be born again!” On…

Social Issues

There is no pedestal

Hierarchies are things of the past. They are vestiges of societies that placed a premium on having privilege. Hierarchies reflect an old covenant way…