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 most useful book ever
Americans, for the most part, are practical people. I’ve noticed that when I preach a message at church, my listeners (mostly, but not all,…
Doubt or belief
When it was almost time for Jesus to be born, the central figures in his birth story got some news. Here’s how it went…
Impractical preaching
I try to be a practical preacher. After I unpack a section of Scripture, I like to suggest a simple next step to help…
But Jesus resisted
Seeing the homeless men who hang out near our church makes me appreciate just how intense Jesus’ temptation must have been. “The devil led…
I am the worst
I want people held accountable when they are not following the rules that I believe are good. You know, like when they steal things…
Blessing our socks off
We have a big dog who is about seven years old and loves nothing better than to beg for scraps of food at our…
Choices
The mind of Christ was in Old Testament believers who trusted that God had a plan of salvation. Leaders like Joshua reflected that hope….
The Lord reigns
“The floods have lifted up, O Lord” (Psalm 93:3 ESV). Water is a force. If you have stood by an ocean or one of…
God doesn’t care (and that’s good news!)
Does God want you to rent an apartment or buy a house? Does he prefer you stay at your current job or look for…
Grab a towel
Since the dawn of time, man’s most “Frequently Asked Questions” have been 1) Who am I? 2) Where am I going? and 3) What…
Prove the devil wrong
Satan’s annual resolution is to erase the love out of our relationship with God. He is more than okay with us believing that God…
Fresh and green
“It is good to praise the Lord and make music to your name, O Most High, proclaiming your love in the morning and your…