Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike Conan reflects on the story of the prodigal son, where a father joyfully welcomes back his lost son—not because of his worthiness, but because of the father’s extravagant love. Mike reminds us that God’s grace pursues us relentlessly and offers acceptance freely, no matter how far we’ve wandered. Let this encourage you to embrace God’s unfailing love and share that hope with others.
Read MoreToday on The Daily Nugget, Mike reflects on Romans 6:11–14 and the powerful truth that we’ve been set free from sin's grip. We are no longer prisoners—evil no longer controls us. Mike shares a fresh take on “ghosting” sin, encouraging listeners to walk in the freedom Christ has already won.
Read MoreToday on The Daily Nugget, Mike focuses on Romans 6:8–10, where Paul reminds us that Jesus died once for all—and that’s all that was needed. Mike unpacks the freeing truth that the ledger of sin isn’t still running; it’s been wiped clean by Christ’s one, perfect sacrifice. When Jesus said, “It is finished,” He meant it. There’s no need for a second payment, no repeat trip to the cross—the debt has been fully paid.
Read MoreToday on The Daily Nugget, Mike unpacks Romans 6:5–7 and the truth that Jesus came to free us from the prison of sin, not visit us in it. Using Brooks from The Shawshank Redemption as a picture of how we often grow comfortable in captivity, Mike challenges us to embrace the freedom Christ offers. If we’ve died with Christ, we’re no longer slaves—so let’s stop living like we’re still behind bars.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike dives into Romans 6:1–4, highlighting a powerful truth: when we truly understand the gospel, we might ask, “Do I even need to obey anymore?”—because we’re loved and accepted based on Christ’s righteousness credited to us. But Paul reminds us that we've been given a new life. Sin no longer has to reign in us—we are free to walk in the power of the resurrection.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike reads from The Greatest Treasure and reflects on our battle with evil—even when we want to do good. This inner struggle is real, but so is the hope: God doesn’t leave us in our weakness. His love doesn’t just comfort—it empowers. Through the Spirit, God calls us to be obedient children and gives us the strength to live that out. Sin is strong, but God's love and power are stronger still.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike reflects on Romans 5:20–21 and the overwhelming power of God’s grace. Sin is no small thing—it’s a devastating problem that touches every part of our lives. But Paul reminds us that God’s grace doesn’t just meet our sin—it surpasses it. Through Christ, we are not only forgiven but made righteous. No matter how deep the sin, grace goes deeper still. That’s the wonder of the gospel.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike shares his favorite verse about the gospel—Romans 5:18–19. Though we were condemned through one man’s disobedience, we are made righteous through another’s obedience. Christ’s faithfulness changes everything. His perfect obedience didn’t just make Him righteous—it made us righteous too. This is the beauty and power of the gospel: we are saved not by what we’ve done, but by what Jesus has done for us.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike explores Romans 5:13–17 and the incredible contrast between the death that came through Adam and the life that comes through Christ. While Adam’s trespass brought judgment and condemnation to all, Jesus offers the free gift of righteousness that brings justification and life.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike reads the conclusion of Chapter 3 from The Greatest Treasure, focusing on the life-changing power of God's grace. He reminds us that grace means we are truly free—no longer bound to earn God's love but invited to rest in it. Mike challenges listeners to stop performing for God and start living in the freedom that Christ has already secured.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike unpacks Romans 5:12–14 and wrestles with a sobering truth: sin entered through one man, and death spread to all. Whether we’ve studied the law or not, we’re all in trouble—because sin isn’t just about knowledge, it’s about condition. The law may make us more accountable, but even without it, we still fall short and need a Savior.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike walks through Romans 5:9–11 and reminds us that at the heart of the gospel is a Savior who took our place. Jesus absorbed the wrath of God and shed His blood for us—dying the death we deserved. Because of Him, we are no longer under judgment but are reconciled, rescued, and set free by grace.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike reflects on Romans 5:6–8, where we see the staggering contrast between who we are and who God is. While we were powerless, ungodly, and sinful, God loved us enough to send His Son to die in our place. Imagine choosing to die for people who could offer nothing in return—that’s the kind of radical love God has shown us.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike unpacks Romans 5:1–5 and shows how God uses our challenges to work faith, hope, and love deep into our lives. This is the most important thing we can gain in life—far greater than comfort or ease. Because of that, we can take joy even in our sufferings, knowing God is shaping us for something eternal.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike reads a section from his chapter in The Greatest Treasure on grace. Grace isn’t just something we receive, but it is something we give to those around us. Our relationships are meant to bring us joy and when they don’t we may need to grow in grace.
Read MoreToday on The Daily Nugget, Mike unpacks Romans 5:1-2 and the incredible hope we have through faith in Jesus. Because of Him, we not only stand in God’s amazing grace, but we also rejoice in the promise of His glory—a glory that will one day be fully revealed. This future glory strengthens our faith for today and invites us to live with joy and confidence in God’s goodness.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike explores Romans 4:18-25, highlighting Abraham’s unwavering faith—a faith rooted in the hope and goodness of God. Just like Abraham, we are justified when we trust not in ourselves, but in the One who raises the dead. Jesus took the wrath we deserved, died in our place, and gave us His righteousness—this is the heart of the gospel.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike dives into Romans 4:13–17 and unpacks the stunning reality that our inheritance as children of God comes by grace through faith—not by keeping the law. If our hope rested on our ability to obey, we’d only find ourselves under God’s wrath. But in Christ, we are counted righteous and welcomed into the glorious inheritance promised to Abraham and his offspring—by faith alone.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike reflects on the sobering truth that God's holiness demands justice—and our sin earns a just penalty. Drawing from the chapter on God’s holiness in The Greatest Treasure, we consider what it means to reject the Holy God, not just in belief but in the daily choices that dismiss His rightful place as King. On this Good Friday, we remember that the cross was necessary because the holy justice of God had to be satisfied—and Jesus bore the death and wrath we deserved so we could live forever in His grace.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike reflects on Romans 4:9–12 and how both Jews and Gentiles are now part of God’s covenant community through faith. He discusses baptism as the sign and seal of the New Covenant and shares why some—including himself—choose to baptize their infants as a way of marking that covenant. He also acknowledges the variety of views in the Church on how and when baptism is practiced, encouraging unity around our shared inclusion in Christ.
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