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.

When life is bleak
Sometimes everything is laid bare before us. We see clearly the reality of our situation and our neediness. We can assess how our own…

Adjust your speed
“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with . . . patience” (Colossians 3:12). I’m a regular consumer of audio…

You’re free
I don’t love the phrase, “Work Hard, Play Hard.” It might be because I like naps, and I’m not sure where those fit in….

Go to church
Addicted to something? Go to church. Have a potty mouth? Go to church. Workaholic? Go to church. Parental issues? Go to church. Hate anyone?…

Before the beginning
Feeling unsettled? scared? like it all depends on you? like you’re powerless to do what needs to be done? Feeling sick of others? tired…

There’s power in the blood
“Thank you. Your blood donation today will save at least three lives,” said the cheerful young woman as I tried to ignore the large…

Anxiety is like a rocking chair
There’s much to be anxious about these days. If you feel pressure, it doesn’t make you bad, sinful, or weak. It’s no different than…

Never take grace for granted
I can’t touch your heart unless I open up mine. I’m a baby boomer, middle-class, American, white male. I had nothing to do with…

Pelted by pain
A young family’s picnic was suddenly shut down by rain. After they hurried to the car, Dad pointed out a tender sight. A baby…

Victor not victim
Easter makes you a victor! Here’s how. Jesus took on death, not just as your enemy but his. He took on sin, not just…

Be still
When my husband and I were young parents, taking three little boys under the age of four to church was an adventure, and not…

Bring your doubt
I don’t remember much about my Sunday school experiences as a kid, but I do remember one lesson in particular. The lesson was about…