Despite the alarming statistics, the topic of abuse is rarely touched in the Christian community. What does God say about abuse? What does God think about abuse? What does God say to a church filled with unspoken trauma and deep wounds?

If you or someone you know is suffering from abuse, please go to timeofgrace.org/abuse to find more resources and information for getting help.

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The reality of heaven and hell is one that Jesus himself talked about. By looking at what he says about them in the Bible, we get the incredible perspective on what comes next and how we should feel about our place after we’re done on this earth.

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Listen to the entire series from this past week as Pastor Mike answers more tough questions from viewers like you.

This week's devotional series by Pastor Mike is also featured on our Grace Talks Daily Devotional podcast!

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We're obviously not perfect. Does that mean the Father who created us is not perfect?

This week, Pastor Mike answers tough questions from viewers like you.

This week's devotional series by Pastor Mike is also featured on our Grace Talks Daily Devotional podcast!

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Abuse affects more people than we think—1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men. What does God say about the topic?

Pastor Mike is joined by Amber Albee Swenson, one of our Time of Grace bloggers and writers, as they talk about the upcoming TV message series, "Abuse: What Does God Say?" Pastor Mike and Amber look at the need to talk about this topic in church, the definition of abuse, what happens if you have been abused by church leaders, and where God is in all of this.

The first message from this three-part series will air Sunday, May 16.

If you or someone you know is suffering from abuse, please go to timeofgrace.org/abuse to find more resources and information for getting help.

Pastor Mike and Amber also talk about Pastor Mike's new book, "How to Heal," which addresses what God says to the abused, the abusive, and the church that's called to minister to both. The book is available now at timeofgrace.org.

Amber will also continue the conversation on her podcast, "Little Things." On Sunday, May 23, Amber will talk with Michelle Markgraf, the director of family support services for Kingdom Workers, about her experience of working with abuse victims. Tune in to that episode! Just search "Little Things" on your favorite podcast app.

Salvation comes through your relationship with Jesus, not through Baptism . . . right?

This week, Pastor Mike answers tough questions from viewers like you.

This week's devotional series by Pastor Mike is also featured on our Grace Talks Daily Devotional podcast!

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If you are saved, forgiven, and adopted into the family of God, can you lose all that?

This week, Pastor Mike answers tough questions from viewers like you.

This week's devotional series by Pastor Mike is also featured on our Grace Talks Daily Devotional podcast!

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Heaven isn't here; it's "there." But where is "there"?

This week, Pastor Mike answers tough questions from viewers like you.

This week's devotional series by Pastor Mike is also featured on our Grace Talks Daily Devotional podcast!

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How is it fair that God allows kids to die, kids who haven't done anything wrong?

This week, Pastor Mike answers tough questions from viewers like you.

This week's devotional series by Pastor Mike is also featured on our Grace Talks Daily Devotional podcast!

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How do we reconcile the tension of science and religion? What are we supposed to do when we feel like we need to walk away from Jesus for the sake of hard evidence? Pastor Mike gives us five compelling ideas to remind us that, according to the Bible, we don't need to choose between head and heart.

Make your gift go twice as far with our Challenge Grant! You can also get Pastor Mike's newest book, "How to Heal," that helps deal with abuse: https://bit.ly/3awNRhh

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