Grace Talks Daily Devotions

Listen to the entire devotional series from this past week, as Pastor Mike helps us see what God is teaching us through the coronavirus. – Pastor Mike Novotny. Follow Pastor Mike on Instagram @pastormikenovotny Time of Grace is a donor-supported effort. If you would like to give a gift of support, please donate here: http://bit.ly/2K06lcJ You can also watch Time of Grace daily video devotionals by subscribing to get new videos each weekday: http://bit.ly/385Piz4

Maybe God is using the coronavirus to teach us about expressing gratitude toward those we often overlook. – Pastor Mike Novotny. Follow Pastor Mike on Instagram @pastormikenovotny Time of Grace is a donor-supported effort. If you would like to give a gift of support, please donate here: http://bit.ly/2K06lcJ You can also watch Time of Grace daily video devotionals by subscribing to get new videos each weekday: http://bit.ly/385Piz4

What would happen to the reputation of the church and the name of Jesus if his people gave to those in need when they didn't have to? Maybe God is teaching us about generosity through the coronavirus. – Pastor Mike Novotny. Follow Pastor Mike on Instagram @pastormikenovotny Time of Grace is a donor-supported effort. If you would like to give a gift of support, please donate here: http://bit.ly/2K06lcJ You can also watch Time of Grace daily video devotionals by subscribing to get new videos each weekday: http://bit.ly/385Piz4

With the coronavirus, maybe God is teaching us about the power of a spiritual community. – Pastor Mike Novotny. Follow Pastor Mike on Instagram @pastormikenovotny Time of Grace is a donor-supported effort. If you would like to give a gift of support, please donate here: http://bit.ly/2K06lcJ You can also watch Time of Grace daily video devotionals by subscribing to get new videos each weekday: http://bit.ly/385Piz4

In a world where life passes by in a few short breaths, there is only one thing you can always rely on. Pastor Mike reveals this certainty during these uncertain times. – Pastor Mike Novotny. Follow Pastor Mike on Instagram @pastormikenovotny Time of Grace is a donor-supported effort. If you would like to give a gift of support, please donate here: http://bit.ly/2K06lcJ You can also watch Time of Grace daily video devotionals by subscribing to get new videos each weekday: http://bit.ly/385Piz4

What in the world is God up to with the coronavirus? Maybe the pandemic is God's way of teaching us basic Christianity. – Pastor Mike Novotny. Follow Pastor Mike on Instagram @pastormikenovotny Time of Grace is a donor-supported effort. If you would like to give a gift of support, please donate here: http://bit.ly/2K06lcJ You can also watch Time of Grace daily video devotionals by subscribing to get new videos each weekday: http://bit.ly/385Piz4

It can be so easy to get caught up in the here and now. As people of God, we often have to forsake worldly pleasures in order to pursue the treasure that truly matters. Here on Grace Talks every Sunday, we’re giving you the new podcast "Little Things" by Amber Albee Swenson, one of our Time of Grace writers and bloggers! Every week, Amber will help you navigate through some of life’s challenges and struggles by using Scripture and her own experiences of being a mom, wife, speaker, teacher, and forgiven child of God ... Because in God's kingdom, the little things ARE the big things. Time of Grace is a donor-supported effort. If you would like to give a gift of support, please donate here: http://bit.ly/2K06lcJ

Listen to the entire devotional series from this past week, as Pastor Mike tackles the tough topic of why God is allowing us to suffer the pain of the coronavirus. – Pastor Mike Novotny. Time of Grace is a donor-supported effort. If you would like to give a gift of support, please donate here: http://bit.ly/2K06lcJ You can also watch Time of Grace daily video devotionals by subscribing to get new videos each weekday: http://bit.ly/385Piz4

Maybe God is using COVID-19 as a megaphone to rouse the world and let you know that he wants to give you something the coronavirus can't take away. – Pastor Mike Novotny. Time of Grace is a donor-supported effort. If you would like to give a gift of support, please donate here: http://bit.ly/2K06lcJ You can also watch Time of Grace daily video devotionals by subscribing to get new videos each weekday: http://bit.ly/385Piz4

Maybe God is using COVID-19 to strip away the powerful things of our culture so we realize they're not that big of a deal. God's the big deal. – Pastor Mike Novotny. Time of Grace is a donor-supported effort. If you would like to give a gift of support, please donate here: http://bit.ly/2K06lcJ You can also watch Time of Grace daily video devotionals by subscribing to get new videos each weekday: http://bit.ly/385Piz4

Without pain, we would confuse our understanding of God. Pastor Mike explains how our suffering through COVID-19 helps us know God. – Pastor Mike Novotny. Time of Grace is a donor-supported effort. If you would like to give a gift of support, please donate here: http://bit.ly/2K06lcJ You can also watch Time of Grace daily video devotionals by subscribing to get new videos each weekday: http://bit.ly/385Piz4

What's the only way you can know that someone's not using you? That they actually love you? Pastor Mike's answer may surprise you. But it also gives us a glimpse into why God is allowing COVID-19. – Pastor Mike Novotny. Time of Grace is a donor-supported effort. If you would like to give a gift of support, please donate here: http://bit.ly/2K06lcJ You can also watch Time of Grace daily video devotionals by subscribing to get new videos each weekday: http://bit.ly/385Piz4

Why does God allow us to go through pain? Pastor Mike kicks off this series with four reasons why God is allowing COVID-19. Come back to listen to the rest of the series this week as he elaborates on these reasons. – Pastor Mike Novotny. Follow Pastor Mike on Instagram @pastormikenovotny Time of Grace is a donor-supported effort. If you would like to give a gift of support, please donate here: http://bit.ly/2K06lcJ You can also watch Time of Grace daily video devotionals by subscribing to get new videos each weekday: http://bit.ly/385Piz4

You don't want to "toot your own horn." Does that mean you stay quiet when you know you're qualified to do something? No! Rise up and use everything you have in God's kingdom for his glory. Here on Grace Talks every Sunday, we’re giving you the new podcast "Little Things" by Amber Albee Swenson, one of our Time of Grace writers and bloggers! Every week, Amber will help you navigate through some of life’s challenges and struggles by using Scripture and her own experiences of being a mom, wife, speaker, teacher, and forgiven child of God ... Because in God's kingdom, the little things ARE the big things. Time of Grace is a donor-supported effort. If you would like to give a gift of support, please donate here: http://bit.ly/2T5D999

Listen to the entire devotional series from this past week, as Pastor Dave reminds us how we can find certainty in this uncertain world by trusting the things we can see. – Pastor Dave Scharf. Time of Grace is a donor-supported effort. If you would like to give a gift of support, please donate here: http://bit.ly/2T5D999 You can also watch Time of Grace daily video devotionals by subscribing to get new videos each weekday: http://bit.ly/385Piz4

It doesn't matter if anyone sees the good things you do. Remember the only important audience is your audience of One. – Pastor Dave Scharf. Time of Grace is a donor-supported effort. If you would like to give a gift of support, please donate here: http://bit.ly/2T5D999 You can also watch Time of Grace daily video devotionals by subscribing to get new videos each weekday: http://bit.ly/385Piz4

Your priorities may be listed correctly. But beware how easily the devil can flip your priority structure around. – Pastor Dave Scharf. Time of Grace is a donor-supported effort. If you would like to give a gift of support, please donate here: http://bit.ly/2T5D999 You can also watch Time of Grace daily video devotionals by subscribing to get new videos each weekday: http://bit.ly/385Piz4

In the midst of the worries of this world, we need to hear that God is still in control and will never leave us. How can we hear that? – Pastor Dave Scharf. Time of Grace is a donor-supported effort. If you would like to give a gift of support, please donate here: http://bit.ly/2T5D999 You can also watch Time of Grace daily video devotionals by subscribing to get new videos each weekday: http://bit.ly/385Piz4

What happens when you read the Bible, meditate on it, and get immersed in it? You'll be like Chinese bamboo. Pastor Dave explains. – Pastor Dave Scharf. Time of Grace is a donor-supported effort. If you would like to give a gift of support, please donate here: http://bit.ly/2T5D999 You can also watch Time of Grace daily video devotionals by subscribing to get new videos each weekday: http://bit.ly/385Piz4

With so many uncertainties in this world, how do you know what your future holds? – Pastor Dave Scharf. Time of Grace is a donor-supported effort. If you would like to give a gift of support, please donate here: http://bit.ly/2T5D999 You can also watch Time of Grace daily video devotionals by subscribing to get new videos each weekday: http://bit.ly/385Piz4

Are you struggling, worrying, stressing? We'll look to Scripture to see God faithfully meeting his people in their fear and frustration in this special Easter edition of "Little Things." Here on Grace Talks every Sunday, we’re giving you the new podcast "Little Things" by Amber Albee Swenson, one of our Time of Grace writers and bloggers! Every week, Amber will help you navigate through some of life’s challenges and struggles by using Scripture and her own experiences of being a mom, wife, speaker, teacher, and forgiven child of God ... Because in God's kingdom, the little things ARE the big things. Time of Grace is a donor-supported effort. If you would like to give a gift of support, please donate here: http://bit.ly/2T5D999

Listen to the entire devotional series from this past week, as Pastor Phil helps us prepare for Easter by seeing what Jesus' last words on the cross mean for us today. We brought back this series from Pastor Phil that first aired in 2017! – Pastor Phil Huebner. Time of Grace is a donor-supported effort. If you would like to give a gift of support, please donate here: http://bit.ly/2T5D999 You can also watch Time of Grace daily video devotionals by subscribing to get new videos each weekday: http://bit.ly/385Piz4

Jesus' final word from the cross and his resurrection from death mean victory--for us. As we get ready to celebrate Easter, we brought back this series from Pastor Phil that first aired in 2017! – Pastor Phil Huebner. Time of Grace is a donor-supported effort. If you would like to give a gift of support, please donate here: http://bit.ly/2T5D999 You can also watch Time of Grace daily video devotionals by subscribing to get new videos each weekday: http://bit.ly/385Piz4

Jesus' sixth word from the cross completed God's plan. As we get ready to celebrate Easter, we brought back this series from Pastor Phil that first aired in 2017! – Pastor Phil Huebner. Time of Grace is a donor-supported effort. If you would like to give a gift of support, please donate here: http://bit.ly/2T5D999 You can also watch Time of Grace daily video devotionals by subscribing to get new videos each weekday: http://bit.ly/385Piz4

Pastor Phil looks at Jesus' fourth and fifth words from the cross: Jesus experienced the hell we deserve, and we have absolute assurance of Jesus as our Savior. As we get ready to celebrate Easter, we brought back this series from Pastor Phil that first aired in 2017! – Pastor Phil Huebner. Time of Grace is a donor-supported effort. If you would like to give a gift of support, please donate here: http://bit.ly/2T5D999 You can also watch Time of Grace daily video devotionals by subscribing to get new videos each weekday: http://bit.ly/385Piz4

Jesus was the perfect Son and perfect Savior. And he showed perfect love for us, even in his dying moments. Pastor Phil explains Jesus' third word from the cross. As we get ready to celebrate Easter, we brought back this series from Pastor Phil that first aired in 2017! – Pastor Phil Huebner. Time of Grace is a donor-supported effort. If you would like to give a gift of support, please donate here: http://bit.ly/2T5D999 You can also watch Time of Grace daily video devotionals by subscribing to get new videos each weekday: http://bit.ly/385Piz4

This week we look at Jesus' last seven words from the cross. Today, Pastor Phil looks at the first two: Jesus has no limit to his forgiveness, and no sin is too great for Jesus' forgiveness. As we get ready to celebrate Easter, we brought back this series from Pastor Phil that first aired in 2017! – Pastor Phil Huebner. Time of Grace is a donor-supported effort. If you would like to give a gift of support, please donate here: http://bit.ly/2T5D999 You can also watch Time of Grace daily video devotionals by subscribing to get new videos each weekday: http://bit.ly/385Piz4

We are experiencing unparalleled change. What can we learn from this upheaval, and what can we do in the waiting? Here on Grace Talks every Sunday, we’re giving you the new podcast "Little Things" by Amber Albee Swenson, one of our Time of Grace writers and bloggers! Every week, Amber will help you navigate through some of life’s challenges and struggles by using Scripture and her own experiences of being a mom, wife, speaker, teacher, and forgiven child of God ... Because in God's kingdom, the little things ARE the big things. Time of Grace is a donor-supported effort. If you would like to give a gift of support, please donate here: http://bit.ly/2T5D999

Instead of focusing on a to-do list, I came up with a list of things I've stopped doing or want to stop doing. The things on my list may be very different than what you might put on your list. The important thing is to examine your life and see if there's something you'd be better off without. Here on Grace Talks every Sunday, we’re giving you the new podcast "Little Things" by Amber Albee Swenson, one of our Time of Grace writers and bloggers! Every week, Amber will help you navigate through some of life’s challenges and struggles by using Scripture and her own experiences of being a mom, wife, speaker, teacher, and forgiven child of God ... Because in God's kingdom, the little things ARE the big things. Time of Grace is a donor-supported effort. If you would like to give a gift of support, please donate here: http://bit.ly/2T5D999

Christians and corona: you've been hearing lots about it. What's prudent and what's fear? Let's pray to be like the men from Issachar, who understood the times and knew what to do. Welcome to EPISODE 11 of "Little Things!" Here on Grace Talks every Sunday, we’re giving you the new podcast "Little Things" by Amber Albee Swenson, one of our Time of Grace writers and bloggers! Every week, Amber will help you navigate through some of life’s challenges and struggles by using Scripture and her own experiences of being a mom, wife, speaker, teacher, and forgiven child of God ... Because in God's kingdom, the little things ARE the big things. Time of Grace is a donor-supported effort. If you would like to give a gift of support, please donate here: http://bit.ly/2T5D999

Have you ever looked at someone else's life and thought, "Not fair! Why do they get such and such and I don't?" Sometimes we forget God blesses each of us differently because we all have a different role in God's kingdom. Welcome to EPISODE 10 of "Little Things!" Here on Grace Talks every Sunday, we’re giving you the new podcast "Little Things" by Amber Albee Swenson, one of our Time of Grace writers and bloggers! Every week, Amber will help you navigate through some of life’s challenges and struggles by using Scripture and her own experiences of being a mom, wife, speaker, teacher, and forgiven child of God ... Because in God's kingdom, the little things ARE the big things. Time of Grace is a donor-supported effort. If you would like to give a gift of support, please donate here: http://bit.ly/2T5D999

Listen to the entire devotional series from this past week, as Pastor Dave helps us understand the roles and relationships of marriage. This is the second part of Pastor Dave's series on marriage. You can watch the first part: http://bit.ly/2PgoF3F – Pastor Dave Scharf. Time of Grace is a donor-supported effort. If you would like to give a gift of support, please donate here: http://bit.ly/2T5D999 You can also watch Time of Grace daily video devotionals by subscribing on YouTube to get new videos each weekday: http://youtube.com/TimeofGrace

The closer a husband and wife get to God, the closer they'll be to each other. Pastor Dave explains. – Pastor Dave Scharf. Time of Grace is a donor-supported effort. If you would like to give a gift of support, please donate here: http://bit.ly/2T5D999 You can also watch Time of Grace daily video devotionals by subscribing to get new videos each weekday: http://bit.ly/385Piz4

Sex is the one gift God gives you that you're to share with just one person. – Pastor Dave Scharf. Time of Grace is a donor-supported effort. If you would like to give a gift of support, please donate here: http://bit.ly/2T5D999 You can also watch Time of Grace daily video devotionals by subscribing on YouTube to get new videos each weekday: http://youtube.com/TimeofGrace

How can husbands and wives build up one another? – Pastor Dave Scharf. Time of Grace is a donor-supported effort. If you would like to give a gift of support, please donate here: http://bit.ly/2T5D999 You can also watch Time of Grace daily video devotionals by subscribing on YouTube to get new videos each weekday: http://youtube.com/TimeofGrace

Why does God tell wives to submit to their husbands? – Pastor Dave Scharf. Time of Grace is a donor-supported effort. If you would like to give a gift of support, please donate here: http://bit.ly/2T5D999 You can also watch Time of Grace daily video devotionals by subscribing on YouTube to get new videos each weekday: http://youtube.com/TimeofGrace

There's one question husbands need to ask themselves constantly. Pastor Dave reveals what this important question is. – Pastor Dave Scharf. Time of Grace is a donor-supported effort. If you would like to give a gift of support, please donate here: http://bit.ly/2T5D999 You can also watch Time of Grace daily video devotionals by subscribing on YouTube to get new videos each weekday: http://youtube.com/TimeofGrace

Maybe you, like me, know exactly what you could do to live a healthier, more godly life. That doesn't mean it's easy to do. Somehow we need to encourage each other to cut out the things that bog us down so we can live more fruitful lives. Welcome to the ninth episode of "Little Things!" Here on Grace Talks every Sunday, we’re giving you the new podcast "Little Things" by Amber Albee Swenson, one of our Time of Grace writers and bloggers! Every week, Amber will help you navigate through some of life’s challenges and struggles by using Scripture and her own experiences of being a mom, wife, speaker, teacher, and forgiven child of God ... Because in God's kingdom, the little things ARE the big things. Time of Grace is a donor-supported effort. If you would like to give a gift of support, please donate here: http://bit.ly/2T5D999

How do you forgive the people who have hurt you deeply? Explore these three practical steps that can help you on your journey to forgive and get past the hurt. Welcome to the eighth episode of "Little Things!" Here on Grace Talks every Sunday, we’re giving you the new podcast "Little Things" by Amber Albee Swenson, one of our Time of Grace writers and bloggers! Every week, Amber will help you navigate through some of life’s challenges and struggles by using Scripture and her own experiences of being a mom, wife, speaker, teacher, and forgiven child of God ... Because in God's kingdom, the little things ARE the big things.

Are you haunted by the shame of past sins? Shame was holding me prisoner too, until I realized Christ is enough to move me from shame and guilt to freedom. Welcome to the seventh episode of "Little Things!" Here on Grace Talks every Sunday, we’re giving you the new podcast "Little Things" by Amber Albee Swenson, one of our Time of Grace writers and bloggers! Every week, Amber will help you navigate through some of life’s challenges and struggles by using Scripture and her own experiences of being a mom, wife, speaker, teacher, and forgiven child of God ... Because in God's kingdom, the little things ARE the big things.

Do you entertain thoughts of revenge on those who have harmed you? Who hasn't? God tells us to leave that to him and instead to focus on forgiveness and love. Welcome to the fifth episode of "Little Things!" Here on Grace Talks every Sunday, we’re giving you the new podcast "Little Things" by Amber Albee Swenson, one of our Time of Grace writers and bloggers! Every week, Amber will help you navigate through some of life’s challenges and struggles by using Scripture and her own experiences of being a mom, wife, speaker, teacher, and forgiven child of God ... Because in God's kingdom, the little things ARE the big things.

Listen to the entire devotional series from this past week, as Pastor Dave helps us understand what God says about marriage – and in doing so, we will have successful marriages. – Pastor Dave Scharf. Time of Grace is a donor-supported effort. If you would like to give a gift of support, please donate here: http://bit.ly/2Zc5lHT You can also watch Time of Grace daily video devotionals by subscribing on YouTube to get new videos each weekday: http://youtube.com/TimeofGrace

One of the most powerful things is for a spouse to forgive and then act like they do not remember that sin anymore. – Pastor Dave Scharf. Time of Grace is a donor-supported effort. If you would like to give a gift of support, please donate here: http://bit.ly/2Zc5lHT You can also watch Time of Grace daily video devotionals by subscribing on YouTube to get new videos each weekday: http://youtube.com/TimeofGrace

God gives us so many little ways to live out the love we have for our spouses. Are you doing that? – Pastor Dave Scharf. Time of Grace is a donor-supported effort. If you would like to give a gift of support, please donate here: http://bit.ly/2Zc5lHT You can also watch Time of Grace daily video devotionals by subscribing on YouTube to get new videos each weekday: http://youtube.com/TimeofGrace

Do you love with the most important type of love? (Yes, there are different types of love). – Pastor Dave Scharf. Time of Grace is a donor-supported effort. If you would like to give a gift of support, please donate here: http://bit.ly/2Zc5lHT You can also watch Time of Grace daily video devotionals by subscribing on YouTube to get new videos each weekday: http://youtube.com/TimeofGrace

There are many keys to marriage. But what's the most important one? Pastor Dave's answer may surprise you. – Pastor Dave Scharf. Time of Grace is a donor-supported effort. If you would like to give a gift of support, please donate here: http://bit.ly/2Zc5lHT You can also watch Time of Grace daily video devotionals by subscribing on YouTube to get new videos each weekday: http://youtube.com/TimeofGrace

God still does the same for us today as he did for Adam and Eve. How so? Pastor Dave explains to kick off this week's series about marriage and love. – Pastor Dave Scharf. Time of Grace is a donor-supported effort. If you would like to give a gift of support, please donate here: http://bit.ly/2Zc5lHT You can also watch Time of Grace daily video devotionals by subscribing on YouTube to get new videos each weekday: http://youtube.com/TimeofGrace

Where is God when I don't feel him? Does he still love me when I've messed up? As we dive into Scripture, we'll find he's crazy about us. Welcome to the fifth episode of "Little Things!" Here on Grace Talks every Sunday, we’re giving you the new podcast "Little Things" by Amber Albee Swenson, one of our Time of Grace writers and bloggers! Every week, Amber will help you navigate through some of life’s challenges and struggles by using Scripture and her own experiences of being a mom, wife, speaker, teacher, and forgiven child of God ... Because in God's kingdom, the little things ARE the big things.

Listen to the entire devotional series from this past week, as Pastor Jared helps us learn to become and stay positive. – Pastor Jared Oldenburg. Time of Grace is a donor-supported effort. If you would like to give a gift of support, please donate here: http://bit.ly/2Zc5lHT You can also watch Time of Grace daily video devotionals by subscribing on YouTube to get new videos each weekday: http://youtube.com/TimeofGrace

It’s nearly impossible to stay positive when you’ve got so much baggage. But remember this . . . – Pastor Jared Oldenburg. Time of Grace is a donor-supported effort. If you would like to give a gift of support, please donate here: http://bit.ly/2Zc5lHT You can also watch Time of Grace daily video devotionals by subscribing on YouTube to get new videos each weekday: http://youtube.com/TimeofGrace