It's hard for us to believe, but it's true—Jesus can and does use flawed people like us.

That's the message of Pastor Mike's new sermon series, "ME on Team Jesus?" Pastor Mike and Amber Albee Swenson give a sneak peek as they talk about how Jesus used those who were prideful, stressed, angry, greedy, and broken, and how he continues to use them (us!) today. In the course of their conversation, Pastor Mike and Amber also talk about the hope that's there for "people who say dumb things," who plans the Novotny family vacations, how greed is not just about finances, and what Pastor Mike fears about the direction of contemporary Christianity and church culture (hint: church culture is more like a cruise ship than a jet ski).

"ME on Team Jesus?" kicks off this coming Sunday, January 29.

Pastor Mike and Amber also talk about February's resource, "You Know God Loves You, Right?" Tackling issues like doubt, anger, apathy, guilt, and so much more, "You Know God Loves You, Right?" uses Scripture, guided questions, and prayer prompts to lead you on a journey toward a life of freedom and confidence as a cherished child of God. Starting February 1, you can get this book at timeofgrace.org with your gift to the ministry.