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.
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,...
Genuine Christianity Requires Us to Count the Cost
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...
4 Principles for a Harmonious Life
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 less...
Is the World Coming to an End?
Is the world coming to an Apocalyptic end? Yes. We are not sure when. Some believe the world is winding down. But those in the secular side of life have convinced themselves otherwise. Secularization has convinced secular people that Jesus is merely an idea or...
Will the Church be Resurrected from the Dead?
Will COVID-19 be the death blow to the American church? It’s anybody’s guess. My guess — no. Someone said, “Crisis is an accelerator.” The virus in the United States sped up the low attendance problem that haunted many churches. Pro Church Tools released these facts:...
God is Not Moved by Need
God helps those who help themselves. True or False? Maybe both? Is God moved by need? No. If God were moved by need every need would be met. Does the Bible say, “God helps those who help themselves?” The answer: No. God helps those who help themselves: Is the most...
Challenges to Re-Open Your Worship Center
Reopening our country will not be easy. And neither will be the reopening of churches. Most organizations are facing significant challenges brought on by the virus. Business owners feel overwhelmed and emotionally traumatized. The challenge is far from over. The State...
Why the Relevant Church Kills the Cool Church
Cool church is not enough. Being relevant is more than sexy lights and haze machines. A great guitar solo no longer reaches the average churchgoer. There must be more. Every decade leaves an indelible impression on the culture. In the last decade, one of the...
Good Stuff Churches do Every Week that Doesn’t Get Talked About Enough
I am tired of fellow Christians talking about what is wrong with pastors and local churches. The following is a composite story of what happens in the lives of tens of thousands of people every week which does not get talked about enough. A young man is born into a...
How Church Connects and Collides with Culture
Is Truth Dead? On April 8, 1966, on its cover, Time Magazine asked, “Is God Dead? The original cover story was “about the state of the church and the deity of God.” These were the days when “97% of Americans told pollsters they believed in God.” But, where are we now?...
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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