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.
Smashing stuff in church
I recently had one of my most memorable church moments. I built a tall tower out of Legos, so strong and sturdy that the…
Your every word is heard
“So, Mike, why do you stink at prayer?” the radio hosts asked. We were discussing a book I cowrote with Mark Jeske whose intro…
Puppy training
We recently got a new dog … a Chihuahua pup that is only three pounds. I’ve forgotten what it’s like to care for such…
If he died for you, he wouldn’t lie to you
“Pastor, do you ever doubt?” I was sitting across the table from a young mother who had serious doubts about the Christian faith. I…
Always have hope
I once knew a child who would put her hands over her eyes if she did not want someone in the room with her….
Afflict the comfortable. Comfort the afflicted.
I hadn’t planned on being that intense with her. We were at a coffee shop, and I was loving the conversation with this intelligent,…
Show them love
As a customer service associate, she wasn’t that service-oriented as she silently and sullenly scanned my groceries at the checkout on New Year’s Eve….
When God’s commands don’t make sense
Which command of God doesn’t make sense to you? The servants at a wedding in Cana must’ve been confused by Jesus’ command. You can…
Back to school
This is my least favorite time of year. In Michigan where we live, this is the time all the kids go back to school….
THE BEST
My family and I recently watched the movie Twister. Have you seen that one? Experiencing a tornado live or even witnessing its destruction from…
A prayer for mercy
“O God, the nations have invaded your inheritance; they have defiled your holy temple, they have reduced Jerusalem to rubble. They have left the…
Your identity and destiny
Have you ever noticed how human beings ache for (1) an identity and (2) a destiny? We try to figure out who we are,…