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.
Read MoreToday 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.
Read MoreToday 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.
Read MoreToday 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.
Read MoreToday 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.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike reads an excerpt from the power chapter of his book, The Greatest Treasure, on healing. He discussing the amazing healing power present in Jesus and then in His disciples. He also talks about healing for today.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike begins to look at Paul’s list of sins in Romans 1:28-32. It is a long list and by the time we are done, not many of us are still standing. In fact none. The list reminds us how bleak our condition is before Christ comes!
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike unpacks Romans 1:26-27. He continues to discuss the sinful state that humanity has fallen into. This state includes our sexuality. He talks about same-sex attraction and homosexual practices and the struggles with them in history and the current challenge in culture.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike digs further into Romans 1:24-25. In these verses, we learn about how far humanity has fallen. Instead of worshipping the creator, we end up worshipping each other and other created things. We find ourselves driven by our lusts and “hearts” rather than God’s word.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike digs into Romans 1:18-22. He talks about the difference between those who are redeemed and righteous and those who are fools who are under God’s wrath. It is all about our response to God.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike picks up and reexamines Romans 1:18-20. He discusses that God designed the universe in such a way that He has revealed Himself to the humans He created. He has revealed it so profoundly that no one will be without excuse!
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike reads an excerpt from his book on the life-changing power of God’s love. God’s love makes us completely different people! People will recognize His love in us!
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about one of the most powerful passages in the Bible. Romans 1:18-20 walks through one of the greatest sections of the Bible. In this podcast, he talks about the value of nature and how it points us to truth… Yet, our wills can simultaneously suppress that truth.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about the amazing gospel of Jesus Christ. Jesus loves us and cares for us and His righteousness has been credited to our account.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike reflects on the power of the gospel. He shares a recipe for sharing your faith that could help you as you seek to honor his call to be His witnesses. There is only one way for people to be converted. It is by the power of the gospel.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike reads a section of his book on the affirming nature of God’s love for us. God’s love radically changes us by encouraging us to bring his goodness to the world.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about the Apostle Paul’s love and drive to preach the life-changing gospel to the people in Rome. God calls us all to have a similar passion for the lost.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike continues to dig into the introduction to Romans 1. In the introduction, we learn about God’s call to his beloved children to be changed by his gospel.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about an important piece of the gospel! Christ, the King has come! We have hope for our world because Jesus, the descendant of David has come in the power of the Spirit. He demonstrated this Spiritual power by rising from the dead!
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike begins a journey he hasn’t yet taken on the podcast. He introduces the book for the next couple of months… Romans! Romans is written by the Apostle Paul and Mike shares a few introductory words and themes as we begin this study together!
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