The Daily Nugget

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.