5 Cultural Shifts We Need To Understand To Reach The West
5 Cultural Shifts” is written by Mark Clark. Mark is the Senior Pastor of Bayside Church in Sacramento, a close friend, and co-creator of our courses The Art of Better Reaching and The Art of Better Preaching. The world is changing. The cultural shifts are...
The Ultimate Smack-Down When Trials Slap You Around
Have you noticed that trials come in waves? Were you ever slapped in the face by an ocean wave? I sure have. I think the surprise of the wave is just as shocking as the slap. Trials have also slapped me around a little. It's never fun to get slapped around. Trials...
Where Do You Find Hope?
Today, we welcome Pastor Mark Driscoll to our blog. Pastor Mark has graciously agreed to allow us to share his post. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 – All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,...
The Inner Struggle of Finding You and the Truth
What is truth? What is the source of truth? Does absolute truth exist? Yes, many things are true, but what determines what's real? Reality determines truth - if it's actual and real, it is true. Is the Bible true? I stand with God and the Bible as the source of truth...
Is Embracing Extra-Biblical Theology an Open Door to Deception for Christians?
All literature not contained within the canon of Scripture falls under the extra-biblical category. Extra-biblical is defined as; “outside the Bible” or “beyond the Bible.” It is important for believers to understand that extra-Biblical theology is an open door to...
God’s Way for Discovering Undeniable Courage and Unshakeable Strength
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9, ESV God's commands carry a lot of weight and responsibility. But this particular passage is loaded with...
5 Important Lessons You Need to Know About Spiritual Growth
This post is from my guest, Greg Longoria ... My writing focuses on applying wisdom to your everyday life: family, work, finances, and health. You can find me over at https://bewiseandsuccessful.com/ From Greg: I recently interviewed Dr. Ken Baugh, the author of...
How a Spiritual Gifts Test Can Rekindle Your Spiritual Life
Taking a spiritual gifts test is always exciting and filled with curiosity. As a matter of fact I believe that taking a Spiritual Gifts Test can rekindle your spiritual life. Now with 35-plus years as a Christian, the excitement is tempered, but God always has a card...
Hacking Stagnation, Plateau, and Settling for Average
As you know our blogsite is focused on spiritual growth and topics that help you grow and change. We are also committed to bringing you relevant voices that complement and expand our message. Today our guest, Brian K Dodd dives into stagnation, plateau, and settling...
A Biblical Look at God’s Punishment and Discipline
In my last post, we looked at the topic of pruning. Today I want to take a biblical look at God's punishment and discipline. We shared how pruning benefits the vines in the vineyard. I also meandered into how God disciplines us. Does God punish us? Is God’s discipline...
7 Things That Will Hinder You from Making True Progress
Life is a plight of daily choices. If we are not careful, life and it's circumstances will sneak in these 7 things that will hinder you from making true progress. We live in the age of information and unlimited resources. How can we possibly stay focused? A key to...
God’s Ridiculous Method of Producing Fruit in Us
A Parable In the early morning, just as the sun begins to brighten the sky, a man moves silently and methodically through a vineyard. He has work to do and does it with determination and precision. He pauses to sharpen a pruning knife because he knows he will be most...
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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