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.
The blessing of routine
As a kid, I loved this time of year: BACK TO SCHOOL! By the end of August, I was always ready to leap into…
Run (don’t sprint) your race
About a decade ago, I tried to qualify for the Boston Marathon. There was just one problem—I wasn’t qualified to qualify for the Boston…
Reckless love—Really?
I was wrong. Quite possibly, those are the three hardest words to say in the English language. Yet I couldn’t be happier to say…
Avocados aren’t the answer
Avocados aren’t the answer to sin. I never thought I’d have to say that. One of the “hit” commercials from a recent Super Bowl…
Not just a pep talk
FDR famously said, “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” Inspiring words! But they’re just words, a pep talk. Is a…
Jesus will get you to the finish
Years ago I made the foolish decision to try to run a marathon way faster than I was trained to run. For the final…
No fear
I read a story about a man who lived through World War II in England. Every night air-raid sirens blared and enemy bombers dropped…
Our Life Preserver
On a recent trip, I found myself laughing at the “joys” of flying. First there were the lines that forced people to zigzag through…
Rest before work
“For in six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, but he rested on…
Take your job seriously
Two thousand years ago, Peter, one of Jesus’ apostles, was put in prison, and 16 guards were charged with keeping him there, some literally…
The path to burnout
People burn out by following a predictable path. First, we compromise. We know enough about the human body to realize what we should do,…
Be an influencer
The other day I received an email from a local shoe store encouraging me to click on a link to see how social media…