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3-5 minutes of Daily Goodness to start each Day.
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Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike continues in Romans 12:9 and the verses
that follow, focusing on the first three attributes of a true
Christian—genuine love, brotherly affection, and a heart that abhors evil
while clinging to what is good. These qualities reveal the kind of love
that flows from a transformed life and reflect God’s goodness in the world
around us.
Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about the last three gifts listed in
Romans 12:3–8: giving, leadership, and mercy. These gifts remind us that
God equips each of us differently to build up His church. The gift of
giving reflects God’s generosity, the gift of leadership calls us to guide
others with diligence and humility, and the gift of mercy shows His heart
of compassion to those who are hurting. When each of us uses our gifts
faithfully, the body of Christ thrives and God is glorified.
Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike looks at Romans 12:3–8 and unpacks the
first four gifts God gives His people to serve the body of Christ. These
include prophecy, speaking God’s truth; serving, meeting practical needs;
teaching, helping others understand God’s Word; and encouragement,
inspiring others to live out their faith. Each gift is a unique expression
of God’s grace, meant to build up His church and bring Him glory.
Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike looks at Romans 12:3–8 and how God has
given each of us a supernatural way to impact His world through the Holy
Spirit. He shares how God sometimes accentuates and enhances our natural,
God-given abilities and design—and other times, He works by supernaturally
changing us altogether. Either way, we are called to use our gifts humbly
and faithfully for His glory.
Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike finishes Romans 12:1–2 and digs into what
it means to live “in view of God’s mercy.” He talks about how we can test
and discern God’s will through His Word and the Holy Spirit, making sure
our lives align with His truth. Mike also reminds us that we are now God’s
temples—the place where His Spirit dwells—living in grateful response to
the mercy of Christ, who has already paid it all.
Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike finishes Romans 12:1–2 by focusing on what
it means to know the will of God. Paul is likely speaking here of God’s
general will—His revealed desires for how we live—rather than a specific
roadmap for our daily decisions. We come to understand this will through
the transforming of our minds by God’s Word and by being led by His Spirit
in everyday life.
Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about Romans 12:2 and what it means
to not conform to the patterns of this world but to be transformed by the
renewing of our minds. He explores the difference between conforming and
nonconforming, and the powerful process of bringing truth from the back of
our minds to the front—so that our thinking and living are shaped by God’s
Word rather than the world around us.
Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about Romans 12:1 — how the old
sacrifices of animals have been replaced with a new kind of worship. Now,
we offer ourselves as living sacrifices to God. That means giving Him all
of who we are — our minds, hearts, and bodies. We offer our ears and eyes
to learn His truth, and our hands, mouths, and feet to live it out in
everyday life. True worship isn’t just what we say or sing — it’s offering
our whole selves to God.
Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about how God hates sin—not out of
anger alone, but because He delights in goodness and desires it for all His
creatures. As we prepare for Paul’s call to respond to the gospel, it’s
good to reflect on why God hates sin and how He is shaping us to become
people who also love what is good and hate what destroys it.
Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about the importance of assuming good
intentions with people. This is often easier with fellow believers,
trusting that the Holy Spirit is at work in them, but it can still be
challenging in the church and in the world. Through stories and
reflections, we’re reminded how much grace and patience it takes to love
others well.
Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike finishes Romans 11, beginning at verse 25,
where Paul speaks of a future resurgence of faith among the Jews. This
promise doesn’t mean every individual without exception, but rather that
God’s elect includes both Jews and Gentiles—sometimes more from one,
sometimes more from the other. It’s a reminder of God’s sovereign plan to
bring His people to faith across all nations.
Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike looks at Romans 11:11–24, where Paul
explains how the gospel has come to the Gentiles through Israel’s unbelief.
We are reminded to be thankful for this incredible gift of grace and to
remain rooted in faith. As those grafted into God’s family, we’re called to
live it out daily and pass it on to others.
Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike begins with Romans 10:21 and moves into
Romans 11:1–10. Paul shows that while many in Israel have been hardened,
God has always kept a remnant—a chosen people brought to faith by His
grace. Paul himself and the other apostles are living proof of this. At the
same time, Paul makes it clear that God closes the eyes and ears of the
non-elect, a sobering reminder of His sovereignty in salvation.
Today on the Podcast, Mike I continue reflecting on the tragic death of
Charlie Kirk. I share some of the different factors that contributed to
this moment, including the major cultural shifts that accelerated during
the Obama years and the turmoil that followed. I also talk about how
historic views on sexuality and marriage have been consistent for thousands
of years across cultures, and why such sudden change has sparked a strong
pushback in our society today.
Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike unpacks Romans 10:14–18, where Paul
emphasizes the necessity of proclaiming the gospel. Faith comes by hearing,
and hearing through the word of Christ. This is why the church must be
intentional about building up and sending out people to share the good
news—because how can they believe if they have not heard?
Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike looks at Romans 10:5–13 and the heart of
salvation. Both Jew and Gentile are saved not by works of the law, but
through a changed heart of faith and the confession that Jesus is Lord.
Paul reminds us that “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be
saved,” showing the simplicity and power of the gospel for all people.
Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike looks at Romans 9:31–10:4, where Paul
contrasts two paths to righteousness. The Gentiles received righteousness
by faith in Jesus, while Israel stumbled by trying to earn it through the
works of the law. True righteousness is not achieved by our effort, but
received as a gift through Christ.
Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike reflects on Romans 9:27–30, where Paul
reminds us that God has always preserved a faithful remnant who know Him
and love Him. This truth should encourage us when we feel isolated or alone
in our faith—God always keeps a people for Himself.
Today on the daily Nugget, Mike shares an audio reading from the chapter in
his book, The Greatest Treasure that tackles the challenges of Romans 9.
Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike works through Romans 9:19–26, perhaps the
most challenging section in the most challenging chapter of the Bible. Paul
doubles down on the truth that God is in charge of salvation—we are the
clay, and He is the Potter. I consider both perspectives: the Calvinist
view that emphasizes God’s sovereign work, choice, and grace, and the
Arminian view that highlights human free will and God’s foreknowledge.
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