Explore Time of Grace
Do you like to read articles or devotions? Or do you prefer videos and podcasts? Explore Time of Grace resources; we’ve got some of everything for you! Search by topic or type of resource: blog articles, Grace Talks short-form videos, Grace Moments devotions, podcasts, and Time of Grace programs. Seek God every day through these many resource options.
Carry each other’s burdens
Many hands make light the work. That is so true! Even for simple projects, another set of hands can be very helpful. I grew…
Rediscovering virtue
Virtue is having high moral standards. Like yeast, it can work its way into everything. Virtue is also elusive. Goodness isn’t picked like seashells…
Jesus feeds your problems
Where you see problems, Jesus sees opportunities. A huge crowd wanted Jesus’ attention in a remote location. He taught them and healed them all…
Sexpectations: Sex Is Work
So often we expect sex to be easy, just like in the movies. But that expectation leads to pressure, frustration, and disillusionment with others. God, on the other hand, expects sex to be the result of a process of love and respect. The apostle Paul’s classic words to husbands and wives aren’t mainly about sex, but they are the key to true intimacy.
Let’s talk about sex (and God)
“So, what did your parents teach you about sex?” one of my friends asked a mutual friend as we devoured pizza on his back…
Evidence of the Spirit: Forbearance
What a blessing it is to live so deep into the 21st century! The internet, search engines, apps, and the cloud all make it…
Sexpectations: Sex Is Good
In the beginning, when everything was very good, there was sex. God’s idea. God’s invention. God’s gift to husband and wife. In a world where too many of us have been victims of sexual sin or victims of an anti-sex church culture, we need the reminder that sex by God’s design is still very good.
Be Mindful Through Resting
What’s one way you can practice Christian mindfulness? Pastor Ben says to try this.
Breakfast with Jesus
We’ve all heard it before: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Whether or not you agree, I’m sure that Jesus’ disciple…
Be Mindful of How You Can Help
Are you so busy that you aren’t mindful of those in your life right now who need you to reach out to them?
Protesting too much
In psychoanalysis, a “reaction formation” is a defense mechanism. Shakespeare used it in a play within a play. Gertrude recognized it in the character…
Called out
The other day, a Christian called me out. I had said something foolish in one of my sermons that caused some real damage to…