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.
It’s hard to keep a promise
Carl Lewis won his first gold medal in the 1984 Summer Olympics. His father died one year before the next Olympics. At the funeral,…
Wrapped in the identity of God
“But you, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high” (Psalm 3:3). What does it mean to…
Sleepless nights
You would think that David, the king of Israel, would have had it easy because he had servants and officials. (I’m pretty sure a…
About the Speaker
Pastor Mike Novotny
Pastor Mike Novotny has served God’s people in full-time ministry since 2007 in Madison and, most recently, 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, print, and online platforms.