Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about 1 Peter 2, the section on government. Peter explains how Christians are to interact with the authority over them in the government, honor the emporer. He also says how governments are supposed to operate… They have only two main jobs!
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike continues unpacking 1 Peter 2. Today he talks about learning the art of not defending yourself and letting things be settled by God. He also talks about controlling your passions.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about what God has done for us and how we are to respond. He talks about how all of His work and research tie into the response God wants from us, His people.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike continues looking at 1 Peter 2. There is a line in the text that can be quite challenging…. “as they were destined to do.” Mike talks a bit about predestination. Why are these verses in the bible, what can they mean for us as Christians?
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about how knowing Jesus impacts our worship. We no longer need a building or a priest. We have become the building and the priest! What does that mean anyway?
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike continues his discussion from 1 Peter. Today he looks at Peter’s call for us to be people who crave the presence of God. Once you have tasted the goodness of His presence, you will want more, just like a baby craves the milk of a mother.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about five important things that all of us who are followers of Jesus should be thinking about. He shares his triumphs and struggles to live into God’s calling in these areas.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about how people will know if we are followers of Jesus. One of the ways they will know is that we bring brotherly (and sisterly) love to the world.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike shares the Legacy Discipleship Podcast that he recorded with Bill Duppenthaler. The whole podcast is on Thanksgiving…. Have a Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about being ransomed. What does it mean that we have been bought back by God? Who held us captive and how are we to respond.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about Peter’s call to live a new life. He wants his people to not just live by their hearts but by their brains. We are called to be holy as God is holy.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about living a God-centered life. What are the alternatives to having all of your decisions revolve around honoring God? He talks about the paths that many end up choosing that do not have God at the center.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about the prophecies about Jesus. The prophets longed for the messiah to come, but they knew it was not their time. Knowing we are in the most amazing time in history should change us. For the sufferings and glory of Jesus can impact all of us deeply.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike continues his discussion on hope. The book of 1 Peter is filled with references to hope, because the people he is writing to are suffering. Peter challenges them to find joy in their sufferings… This is a recurring theme in the New Testament. In this world we will have challenges, but we can take heart because Jesus has overcome the world.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about hope. Our hope is in the triune God of the universe. This hope will not only change our future, but today as well.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike starts a new book 1 Peter. Today he talks about Peter’s first words, reminding his readers who he is, who God is, and what God has made them. He ends by praying a blessing over them.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike takes a moment to thank Veteran’s. He talks about why he is so thankful for all of those who have served to protect and serve this great country.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about John 15. Jesus’ final words to His disciples included a formula for them to follow so that they might know His presence in their lives. As we pursue our relationship with God, we will be changed and we will change the world.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about the amazing sacrifice of Jesus Christ. God loved the aroma of the sacrifices in the Old Testament. It smelled like obedience to Him. Jesus’ obedience was likewise pleasing to the Father and His righteousness has been given to us, so we smell like him too!
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about angels. Are angels real? If so, what do they do and why does God send or not send them? Mike talks about a few bible stories that will shock you!
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