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.
Becoming intimate
If you read on hoping for some sex talk, you’re in for a letdown. Sex and intimacy were decoupled a long time ago. Intimacy…
Great things
“What have you done for me lately?” Maybe that question has crossed your mind (or lips) recently. It’s in our DNA to object when…
Peace is a gift of God
It is a pleasant fantasy of well-meaning people to want to believe that human nature deep down inside is good and kind, that conflict…
Leaders exhibit courage
Good leaders assess risks. And not just the risks to their organizations’ reputation and financial health, but the personal risks that come with being…
Leaders dream big
Have you ever seen (or used) the Twitter acronym GBGH? It’s used when someone wants to challenge another to up the game. It stands…
Leaders accept responsibility
Anyone can blame somebody else for what’s wrong. It takes a leader to accept responsibility for the misdeeds of the group. Nehemiah was a…
Fill your tank
Have you ever bypassed a gas station only to find yourself driving down a highway on fumes? It sure sucks the fun out of…
No greater love
Everybody remembers 9/11. But only a few remember the significance of 11/11. Originally it commemorated Armistice Day, the blessed point in time when World…
Fast company
People fast for various reasons. Sometimes they need to clean out their digestive systems completely to prepare for an upcoming surgery, or perhaps they…
Making friends
I still think friending people best occurs in the wide open spaces of the here and now. I know people can start relationships online….
Really, Jesus? Love my enemies?
Nobody could accuse Jesus of pandering to an audience. The prophetic task of proclaiming the Word of God was once described (apologies to journalist…
The best treat of all!
“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these” (Mark 10:14). In…