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.
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There are three words that have changed my life in amazing ways—GOD is here! But there are two words that have changed my life…
The dumpster story
There was once a man who had a secret stash of pornographic magazines. One day when his wife was gone, he indulged his sinful…
If things aren’t going well
If things aren’t going well in this season of your spiritual life, I want to grieve with you. And I want to quote God…
If things are going well
If things are going well in this season of your spiritual life, I want to praise God with you. And I want to quote…
Guardrails
Over a decade ago, I heard a brilliant teaching on the need for adding rules to the Bible. If that sounds bad, it wasn’t….
How many motives?
If I made you write an essay listing all the reasons to avoid sin, how long would your essay be? I wouldn’t give you…
You are not a black sheep
When Ananias reached out his hands toward the serial killer, I wonder if they were trembling. God had spoken directly to Ananias, sending him…
Self-control is a “fruit”
I wish self-control was a microwavable meal. Pop in a prayer request, wait a minute or two, and your self-control comes out, steaming and…
You are normal
When you find yourself addicted to destructive behavior, you might assume that you are not normal, the only one who struggles so deeply, so…
Seek truth
It’s hard to know what to do when you don’t know what is true. I felt that way when COVID first hit. As the…
The most powerful antidepressant
Dr. Dale Archer, an American psychiatrist, once claimed that if he could package hope and hand it out, it would be better than any…
Looking for the good life?
If you’re looking for a good life, listen to what Jesus said. John’s gospel is full of Jesus explaining what makes a person’s life…