Rejecting the Holy God: Confronting the Cross and Our Rebellion
Today 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.
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Marked by Grace: The Sign and Seal of the Covenant
Today 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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One of the Greatest Blessings!
Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike unpacks Romans 4:6–8 and the powerful truth that forgiveness is one of the greatest blessings we can receive. David declares the joy of the one whose sins are covered and whose record is cleared—not by works, but by God’s grace. There is no greater peace than knowing God will never count our sins against us.
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Jesus earned it all!!
Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike reflects on Romans 4:4–5 and the difference between earning and receiving. When Paul talks about wages being owed for work, it’s a reminder that under the law, we could never earn God’s blessings—we fall short every time. But Jesus did the work perfectly. He earned everything, and then gave it to us as a gift. We don’t earn salvation or favor with God—it’s credited to us through faith in the One who already earned it all. Be encouraged today: what you could never achieve, Jesus has already done on your behalf.
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New Faith??
Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike looks at Romans 4:1–2 and reflects on the faith of Abraham. Though he lived long before Jesus, Abraham was not saved by works but by grace through faith—just like we are. The gospel has always been God’s plan. From the Old Testament to the New, salvation has never been about what we do, but about trusting in the One who justifies the ungodly.
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Convicted on All Sides: The Trouble We’re In
Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike walks us through Romans 1–3, painting a clear picture of the deep trouble humanity is in. Nature convicts us. Our consciences convict us. And the law convicts us. Every avenue leaves us without excuse. But even in the heaviness of conviction, there’s a glimmer of hope—the righteousness of Christ is coming. The gospel doesn’t ignore our guilt; it answers it with grace.
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Dynamite Power
Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike explores the explosive power of God—the kind of power that doesn’t just impress, but transforms. Drawing from the biblical word dunamis, he unpacks how God's strength breaks through darkness, fuels our faith, and gives us the boldness to live for Him. This isn't about muscle—it's about miracle-working power that changes everything.
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The Most Important Message Ever
Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike dives into Romans 3:21–26 to highlight the stunning good news after all the heavy truths of the first three chapters. He unpacks the righteousness of God made available through the obedience of Christ, and how we receive it by grace through faith. Mike explains the powerful doctrine of justification and why it changes everything for those who believe.
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Speechless Before God
Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike dives into Romans 3:19-20, highlighting how the law reveals our sinfulness and leaves us speechless before God’s holiness. It shows us that no one can be justified by works of the law, as we all fall short of God’s perfection. But the good news is coming soon, as the gospel offers hope and redemption through Jesus Christ, fulfilling the law on our behalf.
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We in trouble!
Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike unpacks the sobering truth from Romans 3:10–18, revealing humanity's deep-rooted struggle with sin. Our words are often laced with deception, curses, and bitterness, exposing the brokenness within—and our actions follow suit, leading to violence, ruin, and unrest. At the heart of it all is a lack of reverence for God, leaving us desperately in need of His grace.
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Thy Will Be Done: Following God in a World of Temptation
Today on The Daily Nugget, Mike reads a section from his book, The Greatest Treasure, exploring the challenge of doing God’s will, just as Jesus exemplified when He surrendered to the Father’s plan. As disciples, we are called to remain faithful in a world filled with temptation, relying on God’s Spirit to guide and empower us. Through prayer, obedience, and the power of the Gospel, we can resist evil, walk in God’s strength, and lead others into His light.
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No Excuses... even good ones won't work with God.
Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike explores Romans 3:1-8, diving into the excuses people craft to justify breaking God's law instead of owning up to their shortcomings. He highlights how Paul addresses the flawed logic of those who claim their unrighteousness somehow enhances God’s righteousness, showing that such rationalizations don’t absolve guilt.
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The Law is a Great Gift
Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike digs into Romans 2:20, where Paul reveals the law as a source of wisdom, light, knowledge, and truth. Far from being burdensome, God’s law guides us toward living in a way that brings glory to Him. Join me as we explore how embracing the law shapes us and leads us to reflect God’s goodness in our lives, bringing honor to Him through wisdom and truth.
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Matters of the Heart
Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike unpacks Romans 2:16-29, where Paul reveals that being right with God is all about the heart. The Jews mistakenly believed it was about keeping the law, yet they failed to obey it and remained far from God. Mike reminds us that true faith is not about outward rules but a heart transformed by God’s grace.
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No Excuses...
Today on The Daily Nugget, Mike unpacks Romans 2:12-16, where Paul reveals that all people are guilty before God—whether they have the law or not. Those under the law will be judged by it, while the Gentiles, though they lack the law, still bear God’s moral imprint on their hearts. Their conscience testifies to what is right and wrong, yet they—like those with the law—fail to follow the good path. This passage reminds us that no one is without excuse and points us to our desperate need for God’s grace.
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The Heart of God: Is It in You?
Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike explores the heart of God as reflected in Luke 15, where we see His overwhelming joy and celebration when lost people come home. God's love for the lost is immeasurable, and He actively seeks to restore those who are far from Him. Join us as we reflect on the beauty of redemption and how we can mirror God's heart in our own lives.
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Who Earns God’s Favor?
Today on The Daily Nugget, Mike unpacks Romans 3:6-11 and explores three possible interpretations of how we receive God’s favor. Can we earn it on our own, or perhaps after Jesus comes into our lives? Or is it Jesus who earns God’s favor and transfers it to us? Mike ultimately lands on the beautiful truth that Jesus alone is obedient, securing God’s blessing for us, His people. This is the heart of the gospel—our hope is not in our own righteousness, but in Christ’s perfect righteousness given to us.
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Is wrath really coming??
Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike dives into Romans 2:4-11, highlighting how God’s kindness, patience, and protection from His wrath are meant to lead us to repentance. I discuss the danger of misinterpreting His mercy as approval of sin, when in reality, it is a call to turn back to Him. True repentance not only spares us from God’s righteous judgment but also draws us into the fullness of His grace and life.
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Humility in Accountability: Loving Without Self-Righteousness
Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike discusses how we’re called to lovingly hold each other accountable, but we must be careful not to become self-righteous in the process. Using Romans 2:1-3, we learn that when we judge others, we must remember that we, too, are sinners in need of God’s grace. While we are called to help one another grow, we must do so with humility, recognizing that God’s judgment is based on truth, not our own perfection.
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Approving of Sin is Still Sin
Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike dives into the final verses of Romans, where Paul offers a sobering reminder: it is not only sinful to commit acts of unrighteousness but also to approve of or celebrate those who do. We’ll explore how this truth challenges us to stand firm in godliness, even when culture pressures us to compromise. Join me as we unpack what it means to live with conviction and reflect God’s holiness in a world that often calls evil good.
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