Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny

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Behind the Series: Freedom in Forgiveness Jun 02, 2022

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Why is it so hard to forgive? Here's a double whammy for you: not only is forgiving hard; it is offensive. It feels so offensive to let it go when someone sins against you and they deserve payback—but instead you're supposed to love and not seek revenge. So . . . how do you forgive?

Pastor Mike and Dr. Bruce Becker from the Time of Grace team give you a sneak peek at the month of June's TV message series, "Freedom in Forgiveness." They also discuss the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation (spoiler: You CAN forgive without reconciliation), why Pastor Mike thinks we struggle so much with forgiving others, and how it is incredibly arrogant to say, "I can't forgive myself."

Pastor Mike mentions this month's new resources, the "Freedom in Forgiveness" book AND journal, which invite you to take actionable steps toward healing through forgiveness. These resources were created with guided questions, learning prompts, and biblical truth to help you walk intentionally with Jesus through the process of forgiveness. Get these two new resources at timeofgrace.org with your gift to the ministry.

Jesus Judges Churches Too: Do We Compromise Sexual Morality? May 29, 2022

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Churches today face the temptation of believing they are faithful while subtly compromising their values, especially when it comes to biblical sexual morality. It's an uncomfortable topic that needs to be addressed, Pastor Mike says, in order to enjoy God's gift of sex, to understand the consequences of falling to sexual temptations, and to see how God helps us through it all.

Get a free download of Pastor Mike's book, "The Basics: God. You. Jesus. Faith." at https://timeofgrace.org/download-the-basics/

You can also get a copy of Pastor Mike's new book, "Letters From Jesus" with your financial gift at https://bit.ly/3v2o7Uy

More Tough Questions With Pastor Mike, Compilation (Devotion) May 28, 2022

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This week, Pastor Mike answers tough questions from viewers like you.

This week's devotional series by Pastor Mike is also featured on our Grace Talks Daily Devotional podcast!

If you have questions and want to know more about God, like what does he think of you, what exactly was Jesus all about, how do you get “saved” and just what exactly does it mean to “get saved,” and what you should do next, we want you to download this free resource Pastor Mike wrote called, The Basics: God. You. Jesus. Faith.

Get your free download at timeofgrace.org/thebasics

Check out our newest video project, Bible Breath With Pastor Jeremy Mattek! https://youtu.be/UWHreTMY788

Check out our other podcasts! Search for these on your favorite podcast app.
– The Nonmicrowaved Truth with C.L. Whiteside
– Little Things, with Amber Albee Swenson
– Bible Threads, with Dr. Bruce Becker
– Evening Encouragements With Pastor Jeremy
– Grace Talks Daily Devotionals

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Is It Wrong to Give Sinful Children an Inheritance? || Tough Questions With Pastor Mike (Devotion) May 27, 2022

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Is it wrong to bless financially those who don't believe in Jesus and won't be good stewards of money?

This week, Pastor Mike answers tough questions from viewers like you.

This week's devotional series by Pastor Mike is also featured on our Grace Talks Daily Devotional podcast!

Get your free download at timeofgrace.org/thebasics

Check out our newest video project, Bible Breath With Pastor Jeremy Mattek! https://youtu.be/UWHreTMY788

To stay rooted in Jesus, subscribe to our daily email! https://timeofgrace.org/subscribe/

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

How to Love Same-Sex Couples Who Adopt? || Tough Questions With Pastor Mike May 26, 2022

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What does Christian love look like when it comes to nontraditional families? Especially when the Bible doesn't endorse same-sex relationships?

This week, Pastor Mike answers tough questions from viewers like you.

This week's devotional series by Pastor Mike is also featured on our Grace Talks Daily Devotional podcast!

Get your free download at timeofgrace.org/thebasics

Check out our newest video project, Bible Breath With Pastor Jeremy Mattek! https://youtu.be/UWHreTMY788

To stay rooted in Jesus, subscribe to our daily email! https://timeofgrace.org/subscribe/

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

Uvalde, Texas shooting: Message from Pastor Mike May 25, 2022

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Pastor Mike offers some words of hope after the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.

How Do We Know the Devil Is a Fallen Angel? || Tough Questions With Pastor Mike (Devotion) May 25, 2022

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Where in the Bible does it say that the devil used to be an angel?

This week, Pastor Mike answers tough questions from viewers like you.

This week's devotional series by Pastor Mike is also featured on our Grace Talks Daily Devotional podcast!

Get your free download at timeofgrace.org/thebasics

Check out our newest video project, Bible Breath With Pastor Jeremy Mattek! https://youtu.be/UWHreTMY788

To stay rooted in Jesus, subscribe to our daily email! https://timeofgrace.org/subscribe/

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

Is God Leading Me? Or Is It Just My Thoughts? || Tough Questions With Pastor Mike (Devotion) May 24, 2022

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How do we know if the Holy Spirit is guiding our thoughts or if it's just our own conscience?

This week, Pastor Mike answers tough questions from viewers like you.

This week's devotional series by Pastor Mike is also featured on our Grace Talks Daily Devotional podcast!

Get your free download at timeofgrace.org/thebasics

Check out our newest video project, Bible Breath With Pastor Jeremy Mattek! https://youtu.be/UWHreTMY788

To stay rooted in Jesus, subscribe to our daily email! https://timeofgrace.org/subscribe/

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

Can I Get Kicked Out of Heaven? || Tough Questions With Pastor Mike (Devotion) May 23, 2022

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Is it possible to get kicked out of heaven?

This week, Pastor Mike answers tough questions from viewers like you.

This week's devotional series by Pastor Mike is also featured on our Grace Talks Daily Devotional podcast!

Get your free download at timeofgrace.org/thebasics

Check out our newest video project, Bible Breath With Pastor Jeremy Mattek! https://youtu.be/UWHreTMY788

To stay rooted in Jesus, subscribe to our daily email! https://timeofgrace.org/subscribe/

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

Faith in the Midst of Suffering || Jesus Judges Churches Too May 22, 2022

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It's tempting to think that being a good enough Christian will lead to a good life. But Jesus warns us that because of our faith in him, we will suffer and have to endure pain. That begs the question: Then why risk everything for Jesus? The answer lies in a short letter from Jesus to a small first-century church suffering unimaginable persecution. It's an answer that still holds true for us today as we hold on to our faith while battling through the hard times.

Get a free download of Pastor Mike's book, "The Basics: God. You. Jesus. Faith." at https://timeofgrace.org/download-the-basics/

You can also get a copy of Pastor Mike's new book, "Letters From Jesus" with your financial gift at https://bit.ly/3v2o7Uy