SPIRITUAL GROWTH
Read these insightful articles on spiritual growth. Learn how to become more spiritually mature and how your spiritual growth relates to everyday life.
Maturity is Not the Greatest Benefit of the Christian
There is no doubt that ministry is a calling. I can hear the argument that ministry is a job. And that is true. it is actually more of a J-O-B than most people realize. Ministry is demanding and demands maturity. I have been a pastor for 37 years, and I have...
Comparing Hulk Hogan and Your Spiritual Growth
Every gym has a Hulk Hogan. Hulk, the gym rat, inspires people by their presence in the gym. The gym is full of people with like passions? Everyone in the gym desires to change their body or add strength and stamina. There is a draw to the places where you can...
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...
7 Ways God Worked “In the Beginning”
This is a guest post for Jordan Raynor. Jordan helps Christians respond to the radical, biblical truth that their work matters for eternity. He does this through his bestselling books (The Creator in You, Redeeming Your Time, Master of One, and Called to Create),...
Paradigms That Limit or Challenge Our Spiritual Growth
Everyone has a paradigm. Paradigms are how we see life. Paradigms are formed throughout our life span, some paradigms are permanent, and others are temporary. Some seasons are filled with joy and laughter, and fun. Other seasons are laced with trauma, crisis, and...
God has Unstoppable Plans for YOU!
The God of the Bible has a unique plan for each of us. For I know, the plans I have for you says the Lord, plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans for a hope and a future. (Jeremiah 29:11, NKJV) Leonard Sweet rightly said, “The future is not something we enter,...
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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