Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny

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Behind the Series: "Forgiveness Is Offensive" Mar 04, 2021

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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 this month's TV message series, "Forgiveness Is Offensive." 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." Bonus! The guys also give you a quick glimpse at what to expect for this year's Easter message, which is unlike any other Easter message from Time of Grace! They also discuss Dr. Becker's podcast, "Bible Threads." Just search "Bible Threads" on your favorite podcast app. "Bible Threads" will be back with a new episode on March 11! Pastor Mike and Dr. Becker also talk about the interactive forgiveness journal, "The Impossible Made Possible," which accompanies the TV message series. Starting this coming Sunday, March 7, you can get your copy of this journal, along with a keepsake Forgiveness Stone, by visiting timeofgracestore.org.

Out of Context: "Plans to Prosper You" Feb 28, 2021

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Jeremiah 29:11 is a popular Bible verse that can be found on coffee mugs, Pinterest art, and memes: "For I know the plans I have for you." God does have great plans for his people, but the way that verse has been used today is not the way God intended it. Get your copy of our interactive workbook, "Out of Context": http://bit.ly/3tw0mBC To listen to "Little Things," hosted by Time of Grace writer and blogger Amber Albee Swenson, just search "Little Things" on your favorite podcast app. Time of Grace is a donor-supported effort. Follow Pastor Mike on Instagram @pastormikenovotny

Out of Context: "More Than You Can Handle" Feb 21, 2021

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Christians love to say, "God won't give you more than you can handle" when they encourage friends and family who are overwhelmed. Except there's a major problem with this: that's actually not a verse in the Bible. There's a verse similar to it in the New Testament. When the apostle Paul wrote his words, he wrote them as both a warning and a comfort. Get your copy of our interactive workbook, "Out of Context": http://bit.ly/3tw0mBC To listen to "Little Things," hosted by Time of Grace writer and blogger Amber Albee Swenson, just search "Little Things" on your favorite podcast app. Time of Grace is a donor-supported effort. Follow Pastor Mike on Instagram @pastormikenovotny

Out of Context: "Where Two or Three Gather" Feb 14, 2021

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Just a few people show up for Bible study. Less than half of people come to church. That's when you launch into Jesus' words: "For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” But make sure to read the context. Instead of being words of assurance during events with low attendance, Jesus was actually talking about the tough topic of how to deal with sin in the church. Get your copy of our interactive workbook, "Out of Context": http://bit.ly/3tw0mBC To listen to "Little Things," hosted by Time of Grace writer and blogger Amber Albee Swenson, just search "Little Things" on your favorite podcast app. Time of Grace is a donor-supported effort. Follow Pastor Mike on Instagram @pastormikenovotny

Out of Context: "Do Not Judge" Feb 07, 2021

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Jesus' words "Do not judge" sound pretty straightforward, right? Yes, Pastor Mike says, the answer is clear. But read this verse in context to understand that it applies to more than just other people—you too will need to look in the mirror. Get your copy of our interactive workbook, "Out of Context": http://bit.ly/3tw0mBC To listen to "Little Things," hosted by Time of Grace writer and blogger Amber Albee Swenson, just search "Little Things" on your favorite podcast app. Time of Grace is a donor-supported effort. Follow Pastor Mike on Instagram @pastormikenovotny

Tough Questions With Pastor Mike, Compilation (Devotion) Feb 06, 2021

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Listen to the entire series from this past week as 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! 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

Tough Questions: Does Someone Who's Never Heard of Jesus Go to Hell? (Devotion) Feb 05, 2021

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If a person never heard about Jesus and, therefore, doesn't believe in him, does that person go to hell? This week, Pastor Mike answers tough questions from from viewers like you. This week's devotional series by Pastor Mike is also featured on our Grace Talks Daily Devotional podcast! 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

Behind the Series: "Out of Context" Feb 04, 2021

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They adorn coffee cups, Pinterest, T-shirts, and wall art. But these warm and fuzzy Bible verses are often taken out of context (likely even by you!). What are some of these verse, and how are they being misused? Pastor Mike and Dr. Bruce Becker from the Time of Grace team give you a sneak peek at this month's TV message series, "Out of Context." You'll also discover which of these two pastors have misused a verse (spoiler: BOTH of them!), which one was directed to include one of the verses as part of a graduation speech—upsetting parents in the process—and which resorted to a misused verse after having to contend with a particular NFL team that dons the green and gold. Pastor Mike and Dr. Becker also talk about the interactive book "Out of Context: 8 Bible Passages Most Christians Get Wrong," which accompanies the TV message series. Starting this coming Sunday, February 7, you can get your copy of this book by visiting timeofgracestore.org.

Tough Questions: How Do We Approach the Political Divide of Our Country? (Devotion) Feb 04, 2021

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2020 was a very political year that divided the country and families. How does Jesus want us to approach this issue of division, and how would Jesus handle it? This week, Pastor Mike answers tough questions from from viewers like you. This week's devotional series by Pastor Mike is also featured on our Grace Talks Daily Devotional podcast! 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

Tough Questions: Is Porn OK for Married Couples? (Devotion) Feb 03, 2021

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Is porn harmful even when a married couple watches it together? This week, Pastor Mike answers tough questions from from viewers like you. This week's devotional series by Pastor Mike is also featured on our Grace Talks Daily Devotional podcast! 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

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