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.
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,...
The Best Part of You are the Hidden Parts
We are prone to think the best parts of us are the seen parts. Not true. There are beautiful people, but no one wants to be known for only their beauty. People are designed in three parts — body, soul, and Spirit. Pastor Matthew Stevenson said, “the best part of us is...
How to Find Your Purpose and Live Out Your Calling
Many people struggle with finding their purpose and calling. They also find it challenging to determine the difference between their occupation while serving God's purpose. Is there any chance that your occupation and your desire to serve God are the same? I say yes....
Is the American Church on a Respirator or Catching Its Breath?
Over the last 40 years, we have witnessed a slow decline within the church in the United States. This year is no exception. In 2021 we are witnessing one of the most significant cultural shifts in American church history. The big question is, is the church on a...
Serving the Purpose Beyond the Pain
Many Americans are concerned about the new policies of the new administration. Most of the concerns are coming from conservatives and Christians. Both groups are surprised and alarmed by the decisions of the White House and President Joe Biden. Troubling times are not...
5 Must Read Books For Every Spiritual Leader
Leaders are readers. Hungry leaders stay hungry, and they seek nuggets of truth and ideas from other accomplished leaders. We live in an age of information. Looking at the latest reports from Bowker they show that self-publishing has increased to pass the one million...
Don’t Be Fooled by the Darkness
Enjoy this guest post from Dr. Christine Bradstreet. Her bio is below. I’m gradually coming out of that delicious sleep that only happens shortly before waking. “What time is it?” I ask. “Almost 7:00” answers my hubs. “Oh wow, the darkness fools me.” I reply. The sun...
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...
Are Christians Citizens or Soldiers?
Many Christians today seem to have lost their identity. In this article I want to provoke thought towards one question - are Christians citizens or soldiers? The answer is simple - Christians are soldiers on a battleship and not civilians on a cruise ship. And as...
Spiritual Lessons from a Road Trip
Let’s imagine beginning a 550-mile road trip across several states. We made our plans, and the GPS is satellite ready and on-point. The excursion is estimated to take 12 hours. The car is packed and gassed. The drinks, waters, and snacks are in the cooler. We...
A New Year is Only as Good as You Make It.
The new year is here. Not much has changed so far. It is true that a year is only as good as you make it. So, what do you expect in 2021? Most are not expecting much. 2020 knocked the air out of most of us. I hope you have no desire to repeat 2020. I also hope you...
Whew, Christmas is Over.
Yes, Christmas is over! Shopping, cooking, wrapping, and unwrapping – done. Now let's go forward to some more essential matters in life—our next focus in the New Year. After Christmas, most of us shift to introspection and self-examination. After the holidays, we take...
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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