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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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Living My Faith

Tattoos & Jesus in your heart

My friend Tony has a sweet tattoo of Galatians 2:20 inked over his ribs. Tony came to trust in Jesus in his mid-20s, which…

Friends & Family

I know I’m right

I hope you and I never get into an argument. I’m pretty stubborn, and even when seeming to yield, I’m probably just pretending to…

Life’s Challenges

Sandcastles

“Everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on…

Depression & Anxiety

Don’t worry!

I read that an average person’s anxiety is focused like this: 40 percent on things that will never happen; 30 percent on things about…

Life’s Challenges

Everything’s somebody else’s fault

Perhaps you’ve heard of conspiracy theorists. There are networks of suspicious people who believe, for instance, that a secret cabal of world masters is…

Life’s Challenges

Flee!

If you’re curious about what determination looks like—bathing cats is a good way to find out. They do everything in their power to stay…

Living My Faith

Carry each other’s burdens

Many hands make light the work. That is so true! Even for simple projects, another set of hands can be very helpful. I grew…

Living My Faith

Rediscovering virtue

Virtue is having high moral standards. Like yeast, it can work its way into everything. Virtue is also elusive. Goodness isn’t picked like seashells…

Living My Faith

Jesus feeds your problems

Where you see problems, Jesus sees opportunities. A huge crowd wanted Jesus’ attention in a remote location. He taught them and healed them all…

Who is God?

Why would you love a lord?

There is a confusing part of the Christmas story. When the angel speaks to the shepherds, he says, “I bring you good news that…

Who is God?

Too strong for God?

Have you ever heard the conundrum: “Is it possible for God to create a rock so heavy that he can’t lift it?” Umm.  A…

Life’s Challenges

I’m afraid

You know, it’s one thing to say you’re not afraid of death when you’re feeling perfectly healthy, when you actually fully expect to live…