by Thomas McDaniels | Jan 18, 2022 | Blog, CHRISTIAN LEADERS, CHRISTIANITY, CHURCH, Spiritual, Spiritual Growth, Uncategorized
Yes, I get it. Rest is not natural, and God knows that rest is not natural to human nature. That is why God said, “to strive to enter into rest.” We define rest as; taking ease, refresh, end intensity, stop or restrain, quit, cease, and refrain. This is not easy when...
by Thomas McDaniels | Jan 14, 2022 | Blog, CHRISTIAN LEADERS, CHRISTIANITY, CHURCH, Faith, religion, Spiritual, Spiritual Growth, SPIRITUALITY
Most leaders have experienced some level of hurt and pain from others. I sure have. Some say to keep your friends close and your enemies closer. I understand the theology, but the practice is another story. And the Bible has a different perspective of who are your...
by Thomas McDaniels | Jan 3, 2022 | Blog, CHRISTIANITY, CHURCH, religion, Spiritual, Spiritual Growth, SPIRITUALITY
What do you do when Biblical commands challenge your common sense? It’s true that over the last two years, in day-to-day life not much has made much sense. Ridiculous is our new normal, but when it comes to the Bible, everything is supposed to make sense to us,...
by Thomas McDaniels | Dec 30, 2021 | Blog, CHRISTIAN LEADERS, CHRISTIANITY, CHURCH, Faith, GOD, Spiritual, Spiritual Growth, SPIRITUALITY
Do you remember the show Ground Hog Day? I am sure you do, The show stars Bill Murray and he finds himself inexplicably trapped in a small town as he lives the same day over and over again. I find that many people live the same life year after year – rarely...
by Thomas McDaniels | Dec 17, 2021 | Blog, CHURCH, Faith, LEADERSHIP, Personal Development, religion, Spiritual, Spiritual Growth, SPIRITUALITY
If we ever need clarity, it’s now. What was once clear is now muddy and often confusing and chaotic. Every day we receive conflicting news and information. Normal life is hard enough. Then we add COVID-19, variants, the great resignation, staff crisis, and...
by Thomas McDaniels | Dec 15, 2021 | Blog, CHRISTIAN LEADERS, CHRISTIANITY, CHURCH, Church Life, religion, Spiritual, Spiritual Growth, SPIRITUALITY, Uncategorized
This is a guest post from my friend, Brian K. Dodd. A Dog Story On Monday, November 22nd in the town of Blackroot Pool, West Midlands of the United Kingdom, an 11-year-old Jack Russell terrier named Freddy got off his leash and began chasing a rabbit. As a former...