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.
Joy vs. happiness
What would make you happy, like really happy? If you were asked and you didn’t have to admit it out loud, what would you…
Stand out!
Anyone who lived through the 1980s can attest to the fact that we’ll do just about anything to fit in. Not to stand out….
Follow Jesus as your priority
When I was in high school, a friend of mine was driving us to a school event. At one point, he reached over to…
Be bold!
When it comes to common phobias, what do you think ranks toward the top? . . . It’s the fear of public speaking. Speaking…
Dismiss or discuss?
As a teenager who read the Bible cover to cover, I had lots of questions about God. What does that mean? But how could…
I want to be this tree
A leafy tree casting its summer shade over a tranquil lake or meandering stream is my favorite heart-image—a picture that’s taken root in my…
Be ready
A friend had his car broken into the night before his wedding rehearsal. Among the items stolen was his briefcase. Inside it were 1)…
Jesus & self-esteem
I studied under a Christian scholar who reads three hundred books a year and presents the Christian message to audiences of all ages, backgrounds,…
Tap into your willpower
“Habits eat willpower for breakfast.”—John Ortberg I was 33 years old when I completely gave up on the concept of New Year’s resolutions. I…
Christian resolutions
Did you know January was named after the Roman god Janus? Janus had two faces, one looking backward and the other forward, which is…
Just an ordinary year
I thought I would do a retrospective on the past year. Here is my checklist for this year in review. Did I get some…
Evidence of the Spirit: Goodness
“Sincerity is the main thing. Once you’ve learned how to fake that, you’ve got it made.” I laughed at those words on a poster…