The Difficult Dilemma and the Distasteful Data of the American Church
Churches across America are in a dilemma. The dilemma includes accepting or rejecting alarming data about the future of the church in America. Some churches are thriving, but most are only surviving. Some data indicates three out of five churches will close in the...
The Devastating Fade of the Church as We Know It
It's a slow fade. The church as we know it is fading, but the real question is why, and what can we do about it? Do you remember the song by Casting Crowns? Well, the American church is in a slow fade. There is a lot of talk about hybrid models in the church...
Are you using your faith – Video Clip
In this clip, Pastor Tom talks about Are you using your faith.
How to Avoid Spiritual Dullness
Everything alive is growing. Growth is a natural progression of life. And that includes people. God has given us life, and every day we have the opportunity to grow – physically, intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually. Growing in Christ and conforming to His...
When a Valley Becomes Your Assignment
The last 15 months have been ultra-challenging. Many believers are in a dry place. To say that we are a valley is an understatement. Some feel like a valley has been their address. Have you been through a valley with a sense of death all around? No fun. Often the...
The Rise of Hostility Against Israel and the Church
The hostility toward Christianity is on the rise. We witnessed the first administration in over 70 years who removed "God" from the National Day of Prayer Proclamation. There was no public prayer service held at the U.S. Capitol, as there has been in some years. The...
Live on The Word – Video Clip
In this clip, Pastor Tom talks about Live on the word.
When Self-Talk Becomes Trash-Talk
Have you heard the saying, talking trash? Talking trash is a worldwide colloquialism for when a person is insulting or badgering another individual. Talking trash happens readily at sporting events – boxing weigh-ins, and NBA basketball is the headliners for trash...
When Less Becomes More
Less is always more! Do we need five TV’s in our homes and five Direct TV junction boxes at 19.99 each? Really? No, we don’t. There is a reward for watching less TV. Less TV means more time for reading, writing, walking, and relationships with our friends, Spending...
Why Minimalism and Christianity Make a Great Team
There is a lot of talk about minimalism. When it comes to Christians there are many ways that minimalism can sync with Christianity. Minimalism is not just a fad. It is gaining traction. Minimalism is attractive because people are tired of the rat race and keeping up...
How to Become an Echo and Not a Voice
How do you start your day? With regret or rigor? Complaining or grateful? Some people get up on the wrong side of the bed or start off on the wrong foot. There is a way to stop both of these. The start of your day sets the tone for the day you experience. Two quick...
Things I Wish I Knew 40 Years Ago
Life is a teacher. Especially if you are a good student. After 64 years of being on this earth, a few things hit the frontal lobe of my brain. Not sure why it took that long. I guess I am a slow learner. Wouldn’t you love to have the wisdom of a 65-year-old at the age...
About Thomas McDaniels
Thomas McDaniels is a pastor/writer/author and the guy behind Thomasmcdaniels.com. Thomas writes for Charisma News, Fox News, and Charisma Magazine. He is also the Founder of LifeBridge.tv and the Longview Dream Center in Longview, Texas. Thomas can be found on social media on Instagram, Twitter, and Linkedin.
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