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Follow Pastor Mike and the other Time of Grace blog writers as they cover a wide variety of topics. Though each writer’s unique style and perspective give each post a different flavor, all of their writing will help you reflect more deeply on the grace of God in your life and how you can live your life to serve him.
You must not love God enough
This week I’ve heard some pretty sad stories from Christians. They shared with me that they are going through hard times (or have in…
The Bible can be bad for you
The Bible can be bad for you. Will I get in trouble for saying that? Because I mean it. It might be safer for…
The Bible can be bad for you
The Bible can be bad for you. Will I get in trouble for saying that? Because I mean it. It might be safer for…
Are we destroying the planet? Does it matter?
Recently a young woman told me, “I’m really concerned about the environment. I keep on hearing that all my purchases are changing the climate….
Are we destroying the planet? Does it matter?
Recently a young woman told me, “I’m really concerned about the environment. I keep on hearing that all my purchases are changing the climate….
Loving the ones left behind after a suicide
With the suicides of both Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, suicide is again at the top of our national conversation—and for good reason. Last…
What’s your prayer posture?
As a child, I was taught that when you pray you close your eyes and bow your head. Well, obviously that makes sense—because a…
Parenting is not all rainbows and unicorns
Can I be honest? All the memes in the world about cherishing each day with your kids are a little annoying. The most recent…
An f-bomb in the pastor’s office
The woman dropped the f-bomb in my office. And she didn’t even flinch. I tried to hide how offended I was, to take a…
Immigration and your soul
In mid-June I went to Quito, Ecuador, for a short-term mission trip. I hadn’t been there in 12 years, so I was eager to…
Why isn’t God doing what I want him to do?
It takes a lot of courage to say this, but sometimes (a lot of the time?!) I question God and his timing. I bet…
Take your kids church shopping
On New Year’s Eve morning, my home congregation didn’t have a worship service, so my family tried something new. Instead of doing a devotion…