Grace Moments
Grace Moments are 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 experience a satisfied life as you see God all around you. Join the thousands of people who receive these devotions for encouragement by subscribing to have them delivered to your inbox each morning.
Good medicine
You are probably aware that the United States leads the world in consumption of antidepressant drugs—one in five adults gets prescription medication of one…
Our heroes inspire me
About this time every year, we set aside a day to honor American heroes who gave up their lives with bravery and selflessness. I…
Mission impossible
If I were Jonah, I would have run away from God’s call too. But for the opposite reason. I would have fled because the…
Speak up for those who can’t
Life is full of inequalities, isn’t it? People have vastly different incomes; vastly different net worth; different levels of education, access to professional services,…
Not lost in translation
I consulted with a group of Christians in the former East Germany shortly after the Berlin Wall came down. Democracy was beginning to take…
No leftovers, please
When God asked the Israelites in the Old Testament to bring him offerings, they brought him sick sheep, deformed goats, and blind bulls. “After…
I’m alive because of the Spirit
It’s not too hard to envision God the Father. In your mind you can see the Ancient of Days on his sapphire throne, timeless,…
Plan and pray
So—when you want to accomplish something significant, is it important to plan or pray? The answer, once again, is Yes. It’s another of the…
Jesus was obedient to our authorities
“D’oh!” Homer Simpson’s catchphrase has helped make the Simpsons TV series famous. It tells the story of parents who are bumbling idiots trying to…
The Lord will fight for you
The player on the bench couldn’t believe the ref’s call. In the universal gesture of “Are you kidding me?” he raised both arms and…
Choose your friends wisely
How did you end up with the friends you have? Did they choose to hang out with you? Did life (work, school, leisure activity)…
Fear God in the fire
Fire means serious business! Firearms aren’t toys. Getting fired changes things. “These are the commandments the Lord proclaimed in a loud voice . ….