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.
Can a Christian Grow Without a Church Community?
In this day and age of technology where sermons are accessible with a quick click, it can be easy to forget one of the most vital elements in the growth of a Christian - a church community. I love the community we call "the church" of Jesus Christ. Maybe you're a...
The Conflict of Faith in Our Spiritual Growth
Saying yes to God begins a conflict of faith and self. The beginning of our faith journey also means letting go of our life. “And he who does not take his cross and follow after Me is not worthy of Me. He who finds his life will lose it, and he who loses his life for...
A Failure in One Area is Never the Gauge for Your Overall Spiritual Growth
Spiritual growth is not an option. Spiritual growth is a cause. Growth is a natural progression of life. Just because you have failed in one area, never means that failure defines your entire life. You can grow beyond your failure. God has given us life, and every day...
Can Pastors & Leaders Survive the Current Leadership Storm?
Storm after storm is crashing down upon pastors and leaders in the Body of Christ at tsunami levels. Leadership is more demanding than ever. The last 24 months have stretched us beyond belief. We are in trying times, and leaders need more than an umbrella to survive...
The Angst of Social Media and a Productive Work Day
Productivity is at the forefront of 2022. And so are the ups and downs of social media. The big question-can social media and a productive workday coincide? Some say the social media craze is the primary culprit in the loss of productivity. Social media is invading...
The Disastrous Results Of Leaders Chasing The Wrong Things
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...
Leadership Lessons from the TMMI Tribe
Leadership lessons are a part of life. We all have a tribe of family, friends, coworkers, and acquaintances that can teach us a lesson or two. I decided to call on my online tribe, collect a few stories, and grab some fresh content. So let's go. From Brian Hyatt On...
A Leaders Authentic Response to Chaotic Struggles
Being a leader is never an exemption from trouble. Leaders in every field are challenged. There is COVID 19 and the variants, shutdowns, slowdowns, and then personal crisis. Our family recently faced our first actual crisis-the loss of a child. When I received the...
The Malicious Switch of Good and Evil
We live in times where good is evil and evil is good. It was once good to protect your kids but, in this day and age, if you protect your kids, you are considered a domestic terrorist. If you convince someone to not get an abortion you are evil. It is considered evil...
Stewarding the Manifestation of Spiritual Gifts in Corporate Gatherings
Are spiritual gifts a thing of the past? If you have attended church in the last two decades, you may be asking the same question. Do you remember a time when the gifts of the Spirit manifested in your corporate service? After being saved, I immediately attended a...
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...
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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