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.
The Importance of a Good Evening Routine
There is a lot of talk about a morning routine, but few people talk about the importance of a good evening routine. My last post weighed in on a morning routine. And yes, a morning routine sets the stage for the rest of the day. It is important tto understand...
Nothing Outperforms a Consistent Morning Routine
The morning is essential; it is a gift that lays the foundation for the day The older I get, the more I protect my morning routine. The importance of a great morning routine is often underrated. In her book What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast,...
Why Leaning into the Beauty and Power of the Church at its Best Matters
This is a guest post from Dan Reiland When you think of the church, what’s the first thing that comes to your mind? To a large degree, your answer has a dramatic impact on how you lead, perhaps even on how you pursue God. I love the Church, even with its flaws....
God’s Dynamic Strategy for Healing Deep Church Hurt
I recently worked with a friend who the Lead Pastor deeply hurt. Church hurt is familiar these days. I am not sure if we are more offend-able or if church leaders are more unhealthy than in previous decades. Regardless of the cause, the pain is real. My friend has...
How to Maintain Your Peace When Life Makes No Sense
Harmony and peace are forgotten words We are facing a variety of complex issues - inflation, political trauma, and world happenings are eating away at our peace of mind. One of our friends has a child going through severe pain and sickness. Worry is pounding into...
There is Nothing Ordinary About the Bible or the Believer
The Bible is not an ordinary book. God’s Word has unlimited power and works when the believer works it. Chosen men wrote the Holy Bible for God. The outcome — God is the author/composer of the scriptures. All scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for...
The Biblical Response to “All the Church Wants is My Money”
Money, money, money was a smash hit in the ’70s. After being an international smash in 1976, "Money, Money, Money" entered the Billboard Hot 100 on October 22, 1977. But today, money is a questionable topic in the church. The church of the 21st century has contentions...
Measuring Spiritual Growth is Like Grasping for the Wind
Measuring our spiritual growth is no easy task. Don’t you wish there was a meter on your wrist that daily measured your spiritual growth? The joy of seeing a gradual 1% daily spiritual growth increase would be beneficial. But of course, that is only a fantasy....
Consistent Spiritual Growth is Not Possible Without the Holy Spirit
So many believers are trying to live their Christian life without the power of the Holy Spirit. We have been working on the importance of the Holy Spirit and our spiritual growth. Living the Christian life without the Holy Spirit is like driving your car with...
The Must-Know Parable for Understanding the Entire Bible
There is a parable in the scriptures that is the key to understanding all parables. If you fail to understand this parable you will never interpret the Bible properly. The seed and sower parable in Mark chapter 4 holds the key to interpreting all the parables and the...
Robust Discipleship is the Most Critical Kingdom Mandate
Making disciples is critical in this hour. And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and the Holy...
Are Smartphones and Social Media Numbing Down Our Spiritual Growth?
There are hundreds of studies on the detriments of social media. Are aware of your screen time per day? Screentime is the amount of time you are on the phone and social media. You are already thinking, that is none of your business. As a spiritual growth coach, I am...
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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