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.
Our Father
I never thought I would be the guy to stare at children while they sleep. But I do. When I get home late from…
The weight of sin
I’m fascinated by the fact that all the toppings at a frozen yogurt shop cost you the same amount per pound. Clearly the breakfast…
The church is people
People can be forgiven for thinking of the church as real estate or buildings. After all, those are seemingly the most permanent features of…
Code of conduct
I don’t think God gave anyone authority to dictate sub-commandments. I don’t think there’s a First Commandment subsection A.1.b.ii that we need to follow…
A word to impulsive people
The reformer Martin Luther once said, “All of us are either a Jacob or an Esau.” If you know the story of those twin…
Choose to pray for your leaders
May I admit that when I pray for people, I find it easiest to pray for myself? I’m not proud of saying that, but…
What am I—chopped liver?
“Hey! I’m talking to you!” I wonder how many frustrated parents have burst out those words to a sullen teenager. Has that phrase ever…
Miracles are easy for God
In some ways, bringing water to arid Southern California is one of America’s greatest engineering achievements. Over the course of many decades, government entities…
Ladies, we men need you
There are few things as statistically powerful as a man who loves Jesus. Perhaps you’ve read the studies concerning the impact men have on…
Jesus served time to free me
I think about time a lot at the beginning of a new year. How do I use time? How do I manage it? Or,…
It’s all in the attitude
There are three outlooks on life I know don’t work. Clinging to the past (because there is no future in it) Pessimism (because there…
Did Jesus play favorites?
Do you think Thomas was offended when Jesus didn’t give him one of the three VIP passes to get a glimpse of glory on…