Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about the reality of evil and the even greater authority of Christ to deliver and set people free. While Scripture is clear that evil is real and active, it never has the final word. God’s goodness, love, and power far surpass every work of darkness. Stay aware—but keep your focus where it belongs: on the victorious, delivering power of Jesus.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike reflects on Matthew 10:16 and Jesus’ call to be “wise as serpents and innocent as doves.” We live aware that we have a real enemy who schemes against us, so wisdom and discernment matter. But we also walk in humility, keeping our eyes fixed on the Lord and our lives aimed at His glory. Be engaged in the fight—but don’t let the fight become your focus.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike focuses on perseverance—the steady, grace-fueled endurance of the Christian life. Scripture assures us that true believers will persevere to the end, not because we are perfect, but because God is faithfully at work within us. He keeps producing repentance that leads to growing obedience, even through our stumbles and setbacks. Take heart and keep going—God is committed to finishing the work He began in you.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike focuses on Luke 9:23 and Jesus’ clear call to not be fans, but followers. When Jesus says to deny ourselves, take up our cross daily, and follow Him, He’s inviting us into wholehearted discipleship—not casual admiration. Faith isn’t lived from the sidelines; it’s lived on the road with Him. Step beyond fandom and into the daily, costly, life-giving journey of true obedience.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike reflects on Mark 5:36 — “Do not fear, only believe.” Fear often takes root in our lives through failure and pain, quietly shaping our decisions and shrinking our faith. Yet again and again, Scripture calls us to step out of fear and into trust. When we choose belief over fear, we position ourselves to walk in obedience and step into the blessings God has prepared.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike explores the big question: Does God still heal today? While many answer yes or no, Mike explains that even among those who say yes, there are two different ways people understand how God heals. He walks through these perspectives and invites listeners to think carefully and biblically about God’s ongoing work in the world. Join the conversation and consider where you land.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike follows up on the sacraments by exploring why God gives us something physical to accompany the spiritual life. Christianity isn’t abstract—God meets us through tangible signs. In the bread and the cup we experience the reality of feeding on Christ; in the waters of baptism we encounter the cleansing grace of Christ. These sacred acts engage our whole selves—body and soul—reminding us that His grace is not distant, but near, nourishing, and washing us anew.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike reflects on the two sacraments Jesus calls His church to keep—Baptism and the Lord’s Supper. These are not empty rituals, but sacred moments where Christ is powerfully present to work and move among His people. Through water, bread, and cup, we encounter grace, renewal, and deeper union with Him. Come with faith, come expectant—He meets us in these holy acts.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike dives into John 14:15, Matthew 26:41, and 24:44—Jesus’ call to watch, pray, and obey. Loving Him means keeping His commands, staying spiritually alert, and resisting the pull of distraction. We’re invited to live ready—eyes open for the doors God opens and hearts prepared to move when He says go. Be watchful, be prayerful, and when the moment comes… run through it in faith.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike focuses on living out God’s character in the everyday moments of life. Following Jesus means becoming people who are full of love—tender in compassion and strong in conviction. We’re called to reflect His heart in our homes, workplaces, and conversations, carrying both kindness and courage. When we live this way, the world doesn’t just hear about God’s character—they see it on display.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike unpacks Jesus’ call to be the light of the world and His charge in Mark 16 to go into all the world and preach the good news. We were not just saved from something—we were saved for something. Made for mission and called to mission, every believer carries the light of Christ into dark places. Step into your purpose and let your life shine as you boldly share the hope of the gospel.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about Luke 6:36–37 and Jesus’ powerful call to live as people of mercy. “Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful… forgive, and you will be forgiven.” We explore what it really means to work through forgiveness—not ignoring hurt, but releasing condemnation and choosing mercy. When we reflect the Father’s heart, we create space for healing, freedom, and restored relationships.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike reflects on Matthew 5:42, Luke 6:37, and Matthew 22:21, exploring how we are called to handle the money God has entrusted to us. He discusses Jesus’ invitation to live with open-handed generosity, to give freely, and to steward resources in a way that honors God while blessing others. This episode also highlights the promise that a generous life brings spiritual reward, as we learn to trust God as our ultimate provider.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike reflects on Jesus’ call to take the last place at the table and to become the servant of all, exploring what it means to walk in true humility. He shares how God often brings us to humility in two ways—the hard way, through our own struggles and failures, and the easier way, through willing surrender and teachability. This episode invites listeners to embrace the path of humility that leads not to shame, but to freedom and deeper likeness to Christ.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike brings a Freebie Friday episode focused on sin and its impact on our lives and our relationship with God. He talks honestly about how sin creates openings for disruption, including the influence of evil spirits, and how this affects our spiritual freedom and intimacy with the Lord. This episode invites listeners to greater awareness, repentance, and a renewed dependence on God’s grace and power to walk in freedom.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike focuses on Matthew 5:37 and 5:41, exploring God’s call to serve with humility while refusing to live under shame imposed by others. He unpacks how Jesus invites us into willing, generous service without surrendering our identity or dignity. This episode encourages listeners to walk in humble obedience that is grounded in freedom, not fear or shame.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike focuses on Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 5:34–37 about not making oaths or invoking God’s judgment, but instead living as people of deep integrity. He explores how Jesus calls us to such honesty and consistency that our simple “yes” or “no” is enough. This episode challenges listeners to let their character, not religious language, be the proof of a life shaped by Christ.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike shares from Matthew 5:24 and 7:1, focusing on what it looks like to obey Jesus in our pursuit of righteousness, perfection, and living as the light. He unpacks how this obedience calls us to make things right with others and to lay down a judgmental spirit. This episode challenges listeners to let reconciliation and humility be clear markers of a life shaped by Jesus.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike unpacks Jesus’ call in Matthew 5–7 to be perfect, truly righteous, and to live as the light of the world in the Sermon on the Mount. He explores how Jesus alone fulfills these demands, yet through Christ they are made true of us before God. At the same time, the episode looks at how the Holy Spirit is actively at work, shaping these realities in us as we learn to live out what is already true in Him.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about Jesus’ call to love our enemies—and how Jesus Himself modeled it. He never backed down from truth, but lovingly invited even His enemies to embrace it, praying for them from the cross (Luke 23:34). Jesus commands us to love and pray for our enemies (Matthew 5:44), because this kind of love has the power to disarm hostility and even transform a situation. Loving enemies isn’t weakness—it’s gospel strength in action.
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