Today on the Daily Nugget Mike talks about king Asa from the Old Testament. King Asa got off to a great start and did many great reforms. But, his fears caught up with him when he felt pressed in on. Instead of turning to His God he turned towards human hands from deliverance. We too can face that temptation.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget Mike talks about king Asa. He lead Israel to a time of peace. He brought great reforms and was a good king. Not perfect, but you will not believe what he did to his mom!
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget Mike continues his reflection on the kings of the Old Testament. Today we learn about two things that can derail the best of families. How can you go in just two short generations from a king after God’s own heart to one who can think about nothing but himself.
Read MoreToday Mike continues his study on kings for advent. He looks at the king who started it all… He intended to have a legacy of deliverance and instead ended up with a legacy of disobedience and unfaithfulness.
Read MoreToday on this Wisdom Wednesday Mike reflects on an underpinning theme in the story of Rehoboam. How could God possibly allow and even orchestrate someone to make such a big mistake? The world we live in is full of craziness and sin, and so are we, yet God is the invisible hand behind it all. Marvelous thought as remember that the king has come!
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget Mike talks about a little known king who basically ruined everything. His biggest mistake was following the ways of his father. Instead of listening to the wise people around him, he chose to listen to his buddies. His lesson is a good one for all of us.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget Mike continues his advent series looking at Kings as we prepare for the return of the greatest King. He talks about a time when the most famous king, next to Jesus, made a huge mistake. He was later able to get a redo on this mistake and he went almost “crazy” overboard. He went so crazy he embarrassed his wife. When was the last time someone was taken off guard by your zeal for God?
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget Mike reflects on the simple life. He looks at king Solomon who had the exact opposite of the simple life. Yet, in his book of proverbs he calls everyone to moderation. May we learn to be thankful for what we already have, in the gratitude we will find deep joy.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget Mike continues his study of kings. He looks at another great king. Perhaps the greatest king of all time, David. In this podcast he discusses how God looks at the people in the world and the thing God is paying attention to most. Hint: it is not what the world is most interested in.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget Mike talks about living in wisdom just like King Solomon did. He reflects on the promises from the Lord’s brother James as it relates to what we should ask for. May we learn to be people who ask for wisdom and then follow it!
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget Mike reflects on hope. The first advent candle calls us to look beyond ourselves and our present circumstances. Part of the mark of a mature believer is to be able to see beyond the moment to a brighter future.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget. Mike reflects on Christmas and why we like it so much. As a pastor you may be surprised at why he likes Christmas so much. May we all have a great Christmas season.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget Mike shares something He is thankful for today. God has given him the opportunity to do two new ministries for the coming years. One begins right now and another one will start after the new year.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget Mike talks about Salvation from Psalm 118 and Luke 7. What is the thing we should be thankful for more than anything else? The amount of joy in our hearts for salvation will be in direct proportion to our awareness of sin.
Read MoreToday on this Family Friday edition of the the Daily Nugget Mike reflects on some of the greatest advice he ever received. This advice has everything to do with families and children. Every day you have a unique opportunity to celebrate it or let it pass you by.
Read MoreToday on this Theology Thursday Pastor Mike reflects on the “regulative principle”. The regulative principle is an idea for how our worship should conform to God’s standards as reflected in the Bible. The reformers, including Calvin, believed that worship was a sacred thing and that scripture prescribed a certain way to worship. Others believed worship should be free from regulations.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget Mike uses this Wisdom Wednesday to talk about another “Let us” statement from Hebrews Chapter 12. Part of what we are do in response to what God has done for us is to learn to worship with reverence and awe. God is to be set a part!
Read MoreToday on this Training Tuesday edition of the Daily Nugget Mike talks about another “Let us”. This may be the most important one as we approach next Thursday. This let us is a call to gratitude. God cares how much we thank Him for the kingdom He has brought into the world and into our lives.
Read MoreToday on this Motivation Monday Mike talks about facing the challenges of life with courage. He shares the story of Elisha and his servant. When all hope seemed lost, the servant was cowering in fear. Elisha shows him that they are not alone and that there is an invisible army to battle for them amidst their enemies.
Read MoreToday on this Family Friday edition of the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about one of His favorite topics. This one area is so simple, but getting it right and teaching our families to get it right can make all the difference in the world. Would you be known by your gratitude? Would God look down at you and say “Look there is the one in ten who is joyfully grateful to me for all that I have done!”? Let’s be thankful!
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