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.
Afraid of success?
Most people are afraid of failure, but Peter was afraid of success. He had already been out on the water all night trying to…
They see you
One of the hardest truths to see in yourself is your own God-given talent. When something comes so naturally to you, you might assume…
Contentment blues
One day while cleaning the kitchen, I thought I could hear running water coming from the den. I threw down the sponge with a…
Don’t be afraid to repent
Has fear ever driven your repentance by thinking, “I need to repent to be forgiven?” As Christians, we don’t repent to be forgiven. We…
The peace of God will guard your heart!
When I was a kid, all the sermons ended the same. I don’t know when or how this tradition started, but the pastors in…
The mouse that roared
One summer, my family and I were enjoying a bonfire. My son was holding our puppy’s leash when a tiny mouse scurried out of…
Demolish the lies you believe
Back in 2013, I saw the stronghold of Corinth, the ancient fortress perched just above the Greek city where Paul planted a Christian church….
When God’s timing doesn’t make sense
In John 2, Mary asked Jesus to help a newlywed couple at Cana who ran out of wine. Jesus replied, “My hour has not…
A Savior for smart people
I have always loved the intellectual side of the Christian faith. Far from “blind faith,” the Bible is filled with details that should make…
Slow patience
“The Lord is … patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance” (2 Peter 3:9). When God allows…
Church is a chance, not a chore
The founding pastor of my church often said, “Coming to church isn’t a ‘have to.’ It’s a ‘get to.’” I like that. I suppose…
Share your stories
Have you been tempted to sugarcoat the story of your faith walk with God? In Psalm 78, the writer shares a story. In some…