Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about reading books. Reading books with a Christian focus, steeped in scripture is something that has helped immensely over the years in his walk with God.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about the effect music has had on his connection with God. Music uniquely allows us to pray with our heads and emotions connected. It is especially powerful when we do that together. Song is John Foreman's “Your Love is Strong”, it is based on the Lord’s prayer.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about the power of obedience. Doing what God tells us to do in His word and through His Spirit draws us closer to Him.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about a pattern of prayer that helped him. He talks about relinquishing control every day and asking the king to use him as His servant. Total game changer.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about how having other people who love him and share his vision for life has impacted him. He believes fellowship is essential for us to grow.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike tells the story about how the Bible became so important to him. Reading and knowing God’s word has completely changed his life.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike begins a series on things that have helped him connect with God. Staying close to God is a difficult task. But, God has given us tools to know him better.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike continues his discussion of Spiritual Authority by Watchman Nee. Today he looks at it from the angle of being a spiritual leader. He shares a few thoughts on how we should lead under the authority of God.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about submission. He reflects on the insights of Watchman Nee in his book Spiritual Authority. Who is in charge? Should people have authority over our lives? How should we act towards those who are in authority over us?
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about a bonus thing that separates Christians from everyone else. Christians are involved in a local church. He makes the case for the local church and all of its benefits for the life of a believer.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about the justice of God and how Christians are called to stand up for justice in an often unjust world. All of us should be moved by injustice and desire to see the good and the right happen for people.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about all things appearance. He digs a little bit into racism, Beautiful vs non-beautiful people, and even how Christians should treat same-sex attracted people. To summarize, there really is no place for racism in the Christian Church.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about the call of God to make disciples of all nations. Part of being a follower of Jesus is doing what He did. Christians are called to go into the world and be disciple-makers. Nothing will stop Christians from this calling in their lives.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about a key mark of a Christian, generosity. Christians uniquely understand that all we have belongs to the Lord and that we are his stewards. God entrusts us with all that we have, not necessarily for our own joys and purposes but His.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about the call of God for Christians to care for those who cannot care for themselves. With the breakdown in marriage, especially for the tragedy of death, God calls His people to step forward and help fill the gap.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about a HUGE thing that separates Christians from non-Christians. Christians call on the name of the Lord. Christians know that God’s power is available to them and made perfect in their weakness.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about perhaps the most controversial thing that separates Christians from everyone else. Christians have a lot to smile about. Trusting in God’s sovereignty and grace should free Christians up to be people who can laugh and smile, especially at their own foolishness.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about the impact of the gospel of Jesus Christ in our lives. When we understand and comprehend all that Christ has done to make us sinners righteous, we are freed from trying to win the approval of anyone else.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about our innate desire to belong. All of us long for a place where people want us, cherish us, and respect us. Christians have a place where they belong through the work of Christ, Christians are UNIQUELY children of God!
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about how in an ideal world Christians will take bold risks for the glory of God. Their relationship with God and their understanding of hope in eternity free them to live crazy lives that the world cannot understand on earth.
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