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.
Want more faith?
There is something tricky about church. Many of the things that we love about our favorite church have zero ability to strengthen our faith….
Thank God for the kingdom of God!
Around 701 b.c., Sennacherib, the king of Assyria, marched from modern-day Iraq to Jerusalem. His army was not known for being nice. Sennacherib’s palace…
Jesus is God’s greatest gift
Sometimes you need about 40 years to really understand a Bible passage. That’s what happened with me and James 1:17. Ever since I was…
Why does God wait?
Why doesn’t God just end injustice? If our Father knows about all the unfair things that happen in our communities and in our lives,…
The insulting and amazing birth of Jesus
Has anyone ever offered you a breath mint? Even though they are giving you a gift, free of charge, there is something rather humbling…
Wear God down
Have you ever heard of Andy Bernard? Andy is one of the more persistent and annoying characters from the show The Office, a man…
God doesn’t mind
Of the many things I love about Jesus’ mother, near the top of the list are the lyrics to her famous song: “My spirit…
Baby Yoda and baby Jesus
Have you ever heard of Baby Yoda? He is the adorable character from Disney’s show the Mandalorian, the little guy who turned into an…
We want to be happy
St. Augustine, a famous Christian who lived around a.d. 400, wrote, “Every man, whatsoever his condition, desires to be happy.” Isn’t that true? Whoever…
Merry dictionary Christmas!
As a pastor, I get concerned every time December rolls around. It’s not the presents and the busyness and the Santa dilemma that worry…
Jesus and prayers for justice
I long for a world that’s filled with justice, don’t you? Justice is that deep desire we have that all the innocent people are…
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…