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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.

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Life’s Challenges

Jesus > Hallmark

Why do you suppose Hallmark Christmas movies have become so popular? These low-budget, incredibly predictable, big-city-girl-falls-for-small-town-guy-with-great-hair films have taken over the holiday broadcast schedule…

Who is God?

Everything good is a gift

I recently texted my mom about the day of my birth. November 18, 1980. Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Clifton Avenue (I was born at home). My…

Living My Faith

Nothing to lose

My family has a dog. When she was a puppy, she would snarl and snap at us when we got too close to her…

Living My Faith

Pick up your Legos

Grandpa and Grandma are coming over. However, kids’ toys, games, and a bunch of Legos (dangerously painful to step on) are strewn all over…

Depression & Anxiety

Always

I have a video of him clowning around in grade 6. Floppy hair, enormous grin. His arms are thrown over his friends’ shoulders. They…

Life’s Challenges

God’s good!

In my office you’ll find an ancient scroll snatched from the fires of hell (or, perhaps, created by a local artist with some paper…

Living My Faith

Grow in faithfulness

A dad takes his daughters to the zoo, as promised. He is faithful to his word. A couple celebrates their 50th anniversary. They have…

Prayer

A prayer of thanks

Loving and generous Lord, at this time of thanksgiving we remember with grateful hearts all the blessings you have showered on our nation. Help…

Prayer

A Thanksgiving prayer

“Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever” (1 Chronicles 16:34 NKJV). Heavenly Father, before I get…

Life’s Challenges

Thanks for everything!

The pastors at our church gathered together to talk about grumbling, gratitude, and God. I asked them, “Who is the most grateful person you…

Life’s Challenges

Forgive because

I’m sure you’ve heard something similar to at least one of these things: You will be controlled by the grudges you hold. Refusing to…

Who is God?

Everything good is from God

When I was a kid, my mother insisted I write a thank-you card for every birthday, Christmas, and graduation gift I got. As a…