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Do you live in Kindoftrueville? It’s that place where you share enough of yourself to get by but hold back the one “taboo” sin that fills you with shame. Or where you love that friend just like Jesus does but casually ignore the addictions, habits, or choices eating them alive. A lot of Christians these days live there—trapped by fear and shame. You may even feel stuck there. But the truth is, you don’t have to stay there. This book by Pastor Mike Novotny shows you how to face your fears, get to the other side of awkward, and bravely step into the freedom honesty brings. You’ll ...

A Reason for Hope is a collection of prayers and messages by Pastor Mark Jeske that will remind you of the guarantee of heaven that you have through Jesus. These readings, including A Better World Is Coming, Guaranteed: Life After Death, and What Will Heaven Be Like? will help you find assurance in God’s promises and look forward to a life with him eternally.

How can a loving God allow evil? Aren’t all religions basically the same? Hasn’t evolution disproved Genesis? Isn’t it judgmental to tell other people their beliefs are wrong? Maybe you’ve heard questions like these from friends, neighbors, or coworkers . . . maybe you’ve wondered them yourself. And you probably know how quickly conversations about such topics can spiral into heated arguments. That’s why it’s so important to provide reasoned answers to the tough questions the world is asking—so you can speak more knowledgeably, lovingly, and persuasively about what you ...

We’re all seeking something in our daily lives—relief in a high-stress world . . . rest in a fast-paced society . . . hope in a discouraging culture . . . But there’s only one place to go for what you need most—to Jesus. This easy-to-use, 365-day devotional invites you to look to God all year to meet your every need and strengthen you for all that life brings. Each inspiring devotion includes promises from God’s Word and practical wisdom to help you shine for Christ no matter your circumstances.

You need love. Everyone does. It’s the object of a near universal quest. And that’s by God’s design. God made you out of love. He made you for love. And he made you to show love. The problem is we often search for love in all the wrong places and learn how to love in all the wrong ways. But if you’re ready for a better love—one you can trust in, lean on, and learn from—then it’s time to go straight to the source. In his book A Better Love: God’s Love Transforms You, Dr. Paul Kelm cuts through the confusion that stems from the world’s views on love and shows you how to find...

Who is GOD? What is GOD like? Who exactly is Jesus, and what did he do? What do GOD and Jesus think of me? What is faith, and what does it mean to be saved? Have you ever wondered these questions? For some people, they seem so basic that they’re embarrassed to ask them. But there’s no reason to be embarrassed—because the answers to these questions will change you. The Basics: God. You. Jesus. Faith. won’t answer every spiritual question you have, but it will give you a great foundation to begin the journey as a Christian.

Now more than ever, Christians need to know how to answer tough questions . . . not to win an argument but to point a hurting world to Jesus. More Tough Questions by Dr. Bruce Becker meets this need. With questions based on personal conversations with people who didn’t come to faith until later in life, this book helps you respond to some of the major issues people raise when it comes to believing in God, trusting Scripture, and following Jesus. With biblical insight and practical wisdom, Dr. Becker shows you how to communicate what Christians believe in a way that not only makes a ...

This isn’t a self-help book. And that’s a good thing. Because when you need real help—to overcome feelings of worthlessness, fear, depression, or anxiety—your self is the last place you should look. But God’s help . . . that’s a different story. And in this book, you’ll discover how you can live with greater boldness and joy when you learn to find your confidence in Christ. God didn’t make you to sit on the sidelines. And once you realize where your true confidence comes from, nothing will be able to hold you back!

The Bible can be intimidating, right? There are 66 different books, more than 700,000 words, and all of it was written over a period of 1,600 years by dozens of different authors. How do we make sense of it all, and what does it mean for our lives? Amazingly, the Bible is incredibly interconnected with “threads” that run through it from beginning to end. In this podcast, Bible scholar and author Dr. Bruce Becker will uncover these threads, help you dig deeper into God’s truth, and inspire you to live your life with greater confidence and joy. Dr. Becker brings his vast experience to ...

Start your day in God's Word with our Grace Talks Daily Devotions! Each weekday, our pastors offer insights and encouragement to help you apply Scripture to your daily life. Whether you’re seeking inspiration, comfort, or guidance, these daily devotions will keep you grounded in your faith throughout the week!

Amber Albee Swenson, one of our Time of Grace writers and bloggers, will help you navigate through some of life’s challenges and struggles by using Scripture and her own experiences of being a mom, wife, speaker, teacher, and forgiven child of God ... Because in God's kingdom, the little things ARE the big things.

¿Quién es DIOS? ¿Cómo es DIOS? ¿Quién es exactamente Jesús y qué hizo? ¿Qué piensan DIOS y Jesús de mí? ¿Qué es la fe y qué significa ser salvo? ¿Alguna vez se ha hecho esas preguntas? Para algunas personas, son tan básicas que les da vergüenza hacerlas. Pero no hay razón para avergonzarse, porque las respuestas a esas preguntas lo cambiarán. "Lo básico: Dios. Usted. Jesús. La fe" no responderá todas las preguntas espirituales que usted tenga, pero le dará un excelente fundamento para comenzar el viaje como Cristiano.

Exhausted . . . fragmented . . . fuzzy . . . frazzled. That’s how a lot of people describe their mental and emotional health these days. Maybe you can identify. Maybe like so many others, your inner life feels like a tiny little flame flickering in the wind, at risk of going out. God understands. He knows right where you’re at, and he wants to help you find healing, wholeness, and renewed joy in him. In this book, Dr. Jennifer Londgren pairs biblical wisdom, practical principles, and clinical insight to help you recover peace, joy, clarity, and purpose. Throughout the book, you’ll ...

Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus. New episodes published every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday! Find even more questions at timeofgrace.org/tabooquestions. You can also order Pastor Mike's book "Taboo: Topics Christians ...

How fast do you have to have "IT"? Our culture tells us to find a microwave to speed up the process. C.L. Whiteside, a man who sees and hears multiple perspectives through his life of coaching sports, serving in education, and attempting to conform to Christ, searches for the nonmicrowaved truth. C.L. gets that what’s cool and acceptable now, may not be cool and acceptable tomorrow—and most importantly, may not be what’s best.

Life doesn’t slow down. You barely make it through one day before the next comes rushing at you with a fresh set of challenges. You need a reset, a moment of clarity, a chance to catch your breath. You need God’s grace and truth. The Grace & Truth devotional meets you in that space—with a year’s worth of daily readings to anchor your heart in the promises of God’s Word. Whether your day feels chaotic, calm, joyful, or overwhelming, each entry offers just what you need: biblical insight, honest encouragement, and practical truth for real life. Let this become your daily rhythm: a ...

Maybe you pray, the words come out, but your heart feels flat. Or you’ve been disappointed with the way God seemed to answer in the past. Maybe talking to God feels intimidating, or you don’t know what to say. Linda Buxa gets it. She wrote Talking to God after a season of feeling disconnected, discouraged, and unsure. Instead of giving up on talking to God, she went back to the one place she knew was solid: God’s Word. This book gives you simple, honest prayers drawn straight from the Bible—ready-made words for the days when life feels heavy, confusing, or overwhelming or when you ...

This is a book about how to deal with the challenges you face in life . . . but it’s not what you think. Because when it comes to dealing with things like conflict with others, anxiety, shame, or even death, the solutions start with God’s truth transforming YOU from the inside out. God knows every emotion, temptation, and heartache you face as you wrestle through life’s difficulties—and he wants to guide you through each one. How to Deal invites you to bring your most personal struggles before the God who loves you unconditionally and discover how his Word acts like a user manual ...

Bible Breath is our Bible basics series where Pastor Jeremy helps us dig into the Word of God to help us catch our breath for whatever's coming next.

You know the feeling . . . worry snowballing into panic, stress literally harming your health. It’s the crushing weight of anxiety. Anxiety can make everyday tasks difficult. It can make true challenges seem insurmountable. It robs you of peace, sleep, confidence, and productivity. Anxiety robs you of life. But God offers relief from your fears, hope in your heartache, and yes . . . even joy in your anxiety. Experience these promises in real, tangible ways with How to Fight Anxiety With Joy by Linda Buxa. This 28-day guide shares daily devotions filled with God’s wisdom, along with ...