Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny

What sounds like smart advice—“happy wife, happy life”—actually oversimplifies what it takes for a marriage to thrive. Pastor Mike unpacks the truth behind this one-sided view. Whether you’re married, single, or somewhere in between, this sermon reveals what leads to a stronger bond—and how seeking God can transform any relationship from the inside out.Do you want to know more about God? Or know someone who would like to know God? Get a free download of the book, "The Basics: God. You. Jesus. Faith." at https://timeofgrace.org/download-the-basics/To stay rooted in Jesus, subscribe to our daily email! timeofgrace.org/subscribeWe need your support! Your donation of any amount helps keep these videos coming. Please donate here: https://timeofgrace.org/?form=donate

We live in a world where friendship is both highly valued and surprisingly hard to maintain. This message turns our attention to the kinds of relationships that help us feel known—and why some fall short. It slows us down to consider what builds real connection and what quietly pulls us apart. At the center is a deeper truth: No human friendship can replace the one we were made for first.

Loneliness can show up even in the busiest, most connected parts of life. In the first message of the "Lonely Less" series, Pastor Mike teaches about where true connection begins—and what might be missing in the places we often look for it. Drawing from both Scripture and everyday experience, this message gently reframes the way we think about being alone. It invites us to consider a presence that doesn’t depend on people, pace, or circumstance.

We often talk about being busy like it’s just a season we're going through, but what if it has become our way of life? Pastor Mike explores the spiritual cost of constantly running at full speed. Drawing from the wisdom in Ecclesiastes, this message offers a clear, thoughtful challenge to the pace we've come to accept as normal.

Pastor Mike launches this new sermon series by taking aim at one of the most accepted spiritual trends of our time—the kind that feels personal, flexible, and easy to control. But is it actually leading you anywhere solid? Rooted in Psalm 16, this message challenges you to consider who holds the authority in your life—and whether that’s bringing the peace and purpose you’re hoping for.