Flashy soccer tricks might impress, but they rarely win games. It’s the simple, practiced fundamentals that make the difference. In the same way, it’s easy to be captivated by bold, visible expressions of faith while overlooking the quiet, everyday rhythms that truly matter. The “basic” life of faith is anything but insignificant. In the end, it’s not the highlight moments but the faithful habits that lead to a life that honors God.
Kickin’ It with Mike: Stick to the Basics

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- July 4, 2026
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Pastor Mike Novotny
Pastor Mike Novotny has served God’s people in full-time ministry since 2007 in Madison and currently at The CORE in Appleton, Wisconsin. He also serves as the lead speaker for Time of Grace, where he shares the good news about Jesus through television, radio, print, and online platforms. Mike loves seeing people grasp the depth of God’s amazing grace and unstoppable mercy. His wife continues to love him (despite plenty of reasons not to), and his two daughters open his eyes to the love of God for every Christian. When not talking about Jesus or dating his wife/girls, Mike loves playing soccer, running, and reading.“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8).
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