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.
6 Stages of Maturity
Today, we welcome Pastor Mark Driscoll to our blog. Pastor Mark has graciously agreed to allow us to share his post. Genesis 29:28 – Jacob did so, and completed her week. Then Laban gave him his daughter Rachel to be his wife. 1 Corinthians 13:11 – When I was a child,...
When God Wants to Do a New Thing, He Always Brings a New Friend
New friends are the first indication that God is doing a new thing. God always brings someone new into our lives when he wants to do a new thing. Let's consider Esther meeting the King or Paul and Silas. We can also look at Elijah and Elisha. A new relationship...
5 Bible Verses on Thought and Here’s How I’m Now a Happier Person
This post is from Greg Longoria. Greg is a Christian blogger and writes at Medium.com. Greg writes articles to enhance believers to grow in their faith and deepen their relationship with God. You can read more from Greg at https://medium.com/@greglongoria There’s...
Finding Genuine Significance is Never About Success
Are you special? If so, what makes you unique? Is it your beauty, or your smarts and successes? Are you special because you’re driven and grinding out life by working 60-plus hours per week? Are your smarts, grind, and beauty a search for significance? Maybe you don’t...
How to Handle Uncertainty With Certainty
We live in a time when uncertainty shows up much more than what it used to. But we must ask the question, has life ever been certain? Probably not. I get it; you like certainty. Most people do. The truth is, you need predictable (certainty) and unpredictable...
5 Cultural Shifts We Need To Understand To Reach The West
5 Cultural Shifts” is written by Mark Clark. Mark is the Senior Pastor of Bayside Church in Sacramento, a close friend, and co-creator of our courses The Art of Better Reaching and The Art of Better Preaching. The world is changing. The cultural shifts are...
The Ultimate Smack-Down When Trials Slap You Around
Have you noticed that trials come in waves? Were you ever slapped in the face by an ocean wave? I sure have. I think the surprise of the wave is just as shocking as the slap. Trials have also slapped me around a little. It's never fun to get slapped around. Trials...
Where Do You Find Hope?
Today, we welcome Pastor Mark Driscoll to our blog. Pastor Mark has graciously agreed to allow us to share his post. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 – All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,...
The Inner Struggle of Finding You and the Truth
What is truth? What is the source of truth? Does absolute truth exist? Yes, many things are true, but what determines what's real? Reality determines truth - if it's actual and real, it is true. Is the Bible true? I stand with God and the Bible as the source of truth...
Is Embracing Extra-Biblical Theology an Open Door to Deception for Christians?
All literature not contained within the canon of Scripture falls under the extra-biblical category. Extra-biblical is defined as; “outside the Bible” or “beyond the Bible.” It is important for believers to understand that extra-Biblical theology is an open door to...
God’s Way for Discovering Undeniable Courage and Unshakeable Strength
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9, ESV God's commands carry a lot of weight and responsibility. But this particular passage is loaded with...
5 Important Lessons You Need to Know About Spiritual Growth
This post is from my guest, Greg Longoria ... My writing focuses on applying wisdom to your everyday life: family, work, finances, and health. You can find me over at https://bewiseandsuccessful.com/ From Greg: I recently interviewed Dr. Ken Baugh, the author of...
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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