“Hate the sin; love the sinner” is something most Christians have heard or even said. But can that actually work? Our emotions are tied to the people we love while the same emotions are also tied to the sin that we know God detests. It can certainly feel like we’re walking on a narrow road. But, Pastor Mike says, we can walk that narrow road with the help of Jesus, our perfect example.

We all struggle with loneliness at times. We'd like to encourage you with Pastor Mike's new book Lonely Less: 6 Steps to a Less Lonely Life.
God made you to enjoy a vibrant relationship with him. This book will give you practical steps to do just that. Request your copy with your financial gift to Time of Grace.

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It's been said that taking 10,000 steps a day is beneficial for our physical health. And just like walking physically, we walk spiritually too. In this message, Pastor Mike unpacks three essential connections between our daily, physical steps and our spiritual walk with God. He also provides encouragement for aligning our paths with God’s promises, because by walking with God, we can live fulfilling lives.

We all struggle with loneliness at times. We'd like to encourage you with Pastor Mike's new book Lonely Less: 6 Steps to a Less Lonely Life.
God made you to enjoy a vibrant relationship with him. This book will give you practical steps to do just that. Request your copy with your financial gift to Time of Grace.

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Loneliness affects our personal health. But what can we do to stop this loneliness epidemic when work is online and relationships take the form of texts and social media? There's something we can take part in today—but it is a confusing word called "fellowship." And fellowship requires work. In this message, Pastor Mike explains what kind of work goes into the meaningful Christian relationships we define as “fellowship.”

We all struggle with loneliness at times. We'd like to encourage you with Pastor Mike's new book Lonely Less: 6 Steps to a Less Lonely Life.
God made you to enjoy a vibrant relationship with him. This book will give you practical steps to do just that. Request your copy with your financial gift to Time of Grace.

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"It's a relationship, not a religion” is something often said in Christian communities. But is it possible to live somewhere in the middle of those two words? Can we be religious and seek a relationship with God at the same time? Pastor Mike teaches that the two words truly mingle and that being a Christian means you are a part of a “religious relationship.”

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Even though there are meaningful, rich, and even profound sayings in the church, sometimes they do not make sense. Understanding them comes before appreciating them. And that is what Pastor Mike will help us do in this series, “Confusing things Christians Say.” In this episode, Pastor Mike outlines what the phrase “born again” means, from repenting and believing in God to having our very own spot in heaven.

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What exactly does "born again" mean? How about "a relationship, not a religion"?

Pastor Mike and Amber Albee Swenson dissect some of the phrases Christians often say—but may not know what they mean—as they preview the next six-part TV message series, "Confusing Things Christians Say." Other phrases they tackle: "fellowship," "walk with God," "hate the sin; love the sinner," and "God called me."

We want to send you a Leathersoft NIV Value Thinline Bible during September as thanks for your gift in support of Time of Grace. This slim, easy-to-read Bible is a great way to engage with God’s Word every single day. We'll also send you a Time of Grace bookmark with some Bible study tips from Pastor Mike. Already have your own favorite Bible? Consider getting one to give as a gift to a friend or relative who doesn’t have one. But these Bibles are only available while supplies last. Learn more at timeofgrace.org.

In October, we will have a new book by Pastor Mike: “Lonely Less: 6 Steps to a Less Lonely Life.” We have all struggled with loneliness at times, but we don’t need to stay trapped in it. Learn how to exchange your loneliness for a life of deeper, more satisfying relationships. Watch for the book starting on Sunday, October 6!

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Many people, believers and unbelievers alike, have questions about the Bible and its legitimacy. No matter where you fall on this scale, sometimes you just want evidence. In this final message from the series at the Museum of the Bible, Pastor Mike teaches from the Bible Manuscript Room, proving the authorship of the Bible and explaining the key pieces of evidence associated with it.

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Was the Bible written by a person with an agenda? Or maybe by someone who simply held strong spiritual ideas? How would you finish the question, “The Bible is ... ”? If you are unclear about where the Bible comes from, in this message Pastor Mike explores the Bible's origins and shows why you can trust it and why trusting it matters.

Get your own leathersoft NIV value thin line Bible. This slim easy to read Bible is a great way to engage with God's Word every day. We also have a special bookmark with Bible study tips from Pastor Mike. Request your Bible and bookmark with your financial gift to Time of Grace.

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