CHURCH LIFE
Read Thomas McDaniel’s latest articles about modern day church culture, and how it the church itself relates to the culture and society that we live in.
Quitting is Always an Option
There are many reasons why you should QUIT! Our training says never quit, and there’s plenty of room for that truth. But quitting should always be an option to consider. There are times quitting something has a great outcome. Can you hear your parents say, never quit?...
God Never Said It Would Be Easy
Every person was created for a divine purpose But having a divine purpose never means our life will be easy. God never told us life would be easy. But He did say that life would be abundant. Mark Twain said, “The two most important days in our lives are the day we...
The Test of Our Time
We are in a test. COVID19 is testing our emotional quotient. Our test results have two diagnoses — negative and positive. Are we cynical, alarmed, or positive? Some days we are all the above. COVID9 has revealed the worst in some of us and the best in others. Everyone...
Learn How Jesus Saved this Entrepreneur and His Business
Jesus saved David McDaniels and His business. David is a young entrepreneur with tons of talent and a great business. He was chasing success the wrong way. David was chasing growth over financial stability and eventually, he compromised his business. David said, “my...
A Personal Challenge to Pastors and Christian Leaders
The last 18 months have been challenging for everyone. Pastors, Churches, and Christian Leaders were challenged on all fronts. And it doesn’t look as if it's over. Another reality is that Covid19 will be around a few years and maybe forever. Are we tired of COVID19?...
Faith is the Hack for the Modern-Day Grind
Are you tired of being tired? Are you in the modern-day grind? There is a hack for the grind of life. I have a friend that is grinding it out and he said, "every little thing feels like a chore. I am constantly tired." Tiredness is common in our time. I am not sure...
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 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...
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...
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...
Undeniable Tips to Punch Your Final Years in the Face
Life is a gift. We must design the life we want to live. That design must happen every day. Today is the sculpt to what is coming tomorrow. And that is why I want to teach you how to punch your final days in the face. It is true that what we do today is seen...
7 WAYS DYNAMIC QUOTES INSPIRE OUR LIVES
Words are the most potent force on the earth. Sticks and stones can break our bones, but words will break our hearts. Ward Farnsworth is the Dean of the University of Texas School of Law and the author of Farnsworth’s Classical English Rhetoric. Farnsworth says,...
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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