Daily Nugget

Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike focuses on morality as a powerful reason to believe in God as part of the ongoing series on reasons to believe. We all live as if right and wrong truly exist—not just as personal opinions, but as real moral truths that apply to everyone. Yet if morality is only a human invention, then no action is ultimately good or evil, only preferred or disliked. The fact that we recognize true moral obligation points to a moral Lawgiver, giving strong evidence that God is real and that His truth is written on every human heart.

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Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike focuses on Romans 1 and the powerful truth that every human being is created in the image of God and that all of creation clearly points to God’s existence. Scripture teaches that God has made Himself known through what He has made, so no one will stand before Him and truthfully claim complete ignorance. Even those who say they don’t believe have, deep down, likely wrestled with the reality of God. This should shape how we engage others—not with arrogance or argument, but with humility and love, knowing that God has already been at work in their hearts.

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Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike highlights the reliability of the Scriptures as a powerful reason to believe. He talks about the historical accuracy of the Bible and shares the story of Lee Strobel—an investigative journalist who set out to expose the Bible’s errors but instead found overwhelming evidence for its truth and ultimately embraced the faith. Mike also quotes respected history professor Lloyd Bridgeman, who once said the Bible is the most reliable book in history. Finally, he reflects on how God uses His Holy Scriptures to speak to us personally—because when we are spiritually alive, the Word of God becomes alive in us.

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Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike focuses on the theme of answered prayer and how it strengthens our confidence in God’s reality. He shares several stories of God responding in clear, specific ways—reminders that the Lord hears us, cares for us, and actively works in our lives. These answered prayers serve as powerful “proof” that God is very real and deeply involved with His people.

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Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike continues our Advent Apologetics series by reflecting on the universal reality of sin. Drawing from Romans 1, he shares how none of us would believe apart from God’s grace—and that our very faith is evidence of God’s real and active work in our lives. At a deep level, we all know our own sinfulness, and that awareness points us to our need for a Savior and to the God who opens our eyes to truth.

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Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike begins a new series on apologetics by looking at Peter’s call to be prepared to give a defense for the hope that is within us (1 Peter 3:15). He emphasizes that one of the most powerful apologetics we possess is a transformed life—one marked by love, hope, and goodness—as others witness God’s work in us. This not only strengthens our witness to the world, but also reminds our own hearts of the hope we have in Christ.

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Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike continues our Thanksgiving focus by sharing from another section of The Greatest Treasure, titled “God Is Always Working for Good in the World.” Even when life feels heavy or confusing, we can give thanks because God is continually at work—redeeming, restoring, guiding, and weaving His purposes together for our ultimate good and His glory. Gratitude grows when we remember that behind every moment stands a faithful God who is always working for good.

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Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike honors Thanksgiving by sharing a section from his book The Greatest Treasure in the chapter on the goodness of God titled “God Is a Good Father Who Gives Us What We Need.” As we slow down and reflect, we’re reminded that our Father sees us, knows us, and provides exactly what is needed in every season of life. Thanksgiving grows deeper when we recognize that every good thing we enjoy flows from the wise, loving hands of our perfectly good Father.

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Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike follows up on our theme of gratitude by reminding us that the greatest gift we should be thankful for is the gospel itself. Christ humbly came, lived in perfect obedience, took upon Himself the wrath we deserved, rose again, and through His work we have been adopted as children of God with His Spirit now living in us. Nothing pleases God more than when His people thank Him for Christ and all He has done.

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Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about gratitude and how Scripture consistently pairs thanksgiving with God’s call to prayer. Drawing from five powerful passages (1 Thessalonians 5:16–18; Colossians 3:15–16; Colossians 4:2; John 15:4–5; Philippians 4:6–7), we see that whether we are walking through challenging seasons or celebrating great moments, God invites us to give thanks in all circumstances. Mike shares three ways gratitude shapes us: it fixes our eyes on God’s sovereign character, it humbles us by reminding us we don’t earn our blessings, and it lifts our vision beyond our present circumstances so we can celebrate God’s goodness even in difficulty. He closes with a challenge—to thank God today for the countless blessings that are simply a taste of His unearned goodness in our lives.

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Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike gives a brief summary of everything we've seen in the book of Romans, walking chapter by chapter through God’s amazing plan of salvation. From our deep need to God’s overflowing grace and the transformed life He calls us to live, Romans shows the fullness of the gospel. As we wrap up the journey, we declare with Paul: To God be the glory.

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Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike concludes Romans 16 and reflects on how the study of theology should always lead us to doxology—worship, joy, and celebration in response to who God is. Paul ends this rich letter not with a final argument but with praise, reminding us that true theology doesn’t puff us up; it lifts our eyes to God’s greatness. As we study Him, the proper end is wonder, gratitude, and glory. Mike highlights how Paul could only finish Romans in one way—with heartfelt celebration of the God who saves, strengthens, and reveals His eternal purposes in Christ.

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Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike continues in Romans 16:17–20 and focuses on the importance of knowing sound doctrine and guarding our lives and churches against false teachings. Paul warns believers to watch out for those who distort the gospel, and today we see those distortions show up as antinomianism (grace without obedience), legalism (obedience without grace), and gnosticism (secret knowledge over biblical truth). Sound doctrine protects us from these extremes and keeps our hearts anchored in the true gospel—so we can follow Jesus faithfully and help others do the same.

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Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike begins Romans 16:1–16 and explores the vital role of women in the early church. He highlights Phoebe and several other women who profoundly impacted the Apostle Paul and contributed to the spread of the gospel. Mike also reflects on the women who have shaped his own life and ministry, showing how God has always used faithful, courageous women to strengthen His church and advance His mission.

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Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike finishes Romans 15 and focuses on the call to be people of prayer—people who are willing to ask others to pray for us and people who trust deeply in the love and peace of God. Paul ends the chapter by inviting believers into his struggles through prayer and by expressing confidence that God will surround them with His love and fill them with His peace. As followers of Christ, we’re reminded that prayer is both our lifeline and our shared ministry, drawing us closer to God and to one another.

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Today on the Podcast, Mike brings a “Freebie Friday” edition, focusing on the transformed life of someone who follows Christ—how true worship shapes everything, including how we handle our money. Mike digs into Jesus’ teaching that “where your treasure is, there your heart will be also,” showing how our financial priorities reveal what we truly value. As our hearts grow in worship, our generosity naturally follows, reflecting a life centered on Jesus and His kingdom.

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Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike looks at Romans 15:22–33 and focuses on the generosity Paul encouraged among believers. Paul reminded the churches that just as they had received spiritual blessings from others, they also owed it to share their material blessings in return. This partnership between believers showed the unity of the body of Christ and helped advance the gospel. In the same way, we are called to support God’s work generously, using our financial resources to bless others and further His mission around the world.

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Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike looks at Romans 15:14–21, where we see the Apostle Paul’s deep heart for the gospel. Paul made it his life’s mission to lead people to Jesus so that they would glorify God in worship and honor Him through lives of obedience. His passion was that every believer would not only know Christ but also follow wherever He leads, living in a way that brings glory to His name. Paul reminds us that true ministry isn’t about personal success—it’s about helping others see and worship Jesus.

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Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike looks at Romans 15:8–13 and focuses on worship through singing and praising the name of God. Paul reminds us that God included the Gentiles so that all nations could lift their voices in praise to Him. Worship isn’t just a feeling—it’s our response to who God is and what He’s done. As believers, our songs of praise declare His greatness to the world, fulfilling our purpose to glorify Him and invite others to join in that worship.

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