by Thomas McDaniels | Feb 16, 2021 | Blog, CHRISTIANITY, CHURCH, Church Life, disciples, Faith, Kingdom of God, Spiritual Growth, SPIRITUALITY, Uncategorized
Jesus told us to count the cost! Large crowds followed Jesus — until He reminded them of the cost. Several times in scripture, Jesus reminded the crowd of the cost of being a disciple. So how much does it cost to journey well with Jesus? “And there went great...
by Thomas McDaniels | Jan 18, 2021 | Blog, change, life lessons, new year, Purpose, self esteem, Uncategorized, Writers
Every New Year is the opportunity to shift out of old habits and faith forward a new you. This is a regular routine for me. I love the challenge but the older I get the harder this becomes. At 64 years old the most difficult part is the repetition required to...
by Thomas McDaniels | Dec 19, 2020 | Blog, Christmas, Faith, Family, religion, SPIRITUALITY, Uncategorized
The life lessons of the first Christmas have similar overtones to our lives. No matter when you were born, living by faith is a challenge. Let’s gaze into the mother of Jesus and see how she handled a big surprise. God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a village in...
by Thomas McDaniels | Nov 23, 2020 | Blog, CHRISTIANITY, CHURCH, Church Life, Faith, Spiritual Growth, SPIRITUALITY, Uncategorized, Word of God
As a pastor, I am often asked questions about how to maintain harmony and peace in everyday life. The answer? It’s not as complicated as you may think. Keep reading to learn my top 4 principles for a harmonious life. 1. We can ALL use some joy. 2020 has been...
by Thomas McDaniels | Nov 16, 2020 | Blog, choices, Faith, life, religion, SPIRITUALITY, Uncategorized
Choices start before we open our eyes. It is actually a choice to open our eyes. Life is made of choices. The kind of life we live is due to the choices we make. The clothes we wear are due to a choice. The food we eat is due to a choice. The job we have is due to a...
by Thomas McDaniels | Sep 24, 2020 | Blog, CHURCH, Faith, religion, SPIRITUALITY, Uncategorized
The church is in crisis. Pastors and laymen have witnessed first-hand change to the American church. The church has suffered a major decline in attendance over the past three decades. The crisis began when COVID-19 showed up. The virus is a catalyst for the decline in...
