Pastor Mike Novotny
Pastor Mike Novotny has served God’s people in full-time ministry since 2007 in Madison and, most recently, at The CORE in Appleton, Wisconsin. He also serves as the lead speaker for Time of Grace, where he shares the good news about Jesus through television, print, and online platforms.
Think about the gospel
When I was studying to become a pastor, my professors would often remind me, “Preach the gospel every time.” Why were they so passionate…
Fix your thoughts on Jesus
If being a Christian feels hard during this season of your life (trusting God’s plan, forgiving that person, not giving up on organized religion,…
Our thoughts < God’s thoughts
Recently, I risked my life to prove the importance of reading the Bible. One Sunday I decided not to sit but instead stand on…
Eyewitnesses of Jesus
Do you remember back in the 90s when high school girls’ bangs poofed off the front of their foreheads? Or do you recall when…
Thinking of leaving?
Whenever I hear a story of someone leaving the Christian faith, I’m equally heartbroken and understanding. While it grieves me, I think I understand…
If you get God, you win
In the magical world of Harry Potter, there’s a sport called quidditch where players zip around on brooms trying to throw a big ball…
Go to war with the Word
Paul’s words about your life of faith sound like war, don’t they? “We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the…
Sin is a sickness that Jesus can cure
The Christian church should be the most offensive and most beautiful place in our culture. In reply to the Pharisees who were offended that…
Be like them
Paul’s words struck me initially as a bit too proud to have a place in the Holy Bible. “Whatever you have learned or received…
The tension of being Christ(ian)
If you think about it, the Pharisees asked a fair question as they observed Jesus feasting in the home of Matthew the tax collector:…
Think again
A few months ago, my mom won an award from the Rotary Club of Madison, Wisconsin. The rotary folks invited our family to a…
Jesus is worth it
Jim Gaffigan, my favorite comedian, has this joke about the disciples who had to give up everything to follow Jesus. I forget his exact…