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.
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...
Criticism is Not Your Enemy
4 steps to dealing with criticism in a healthy and productive way. Have you ever put yourself out there and give all you have? Then it happens. The criticizers raise their ugly heads. Is criticism your enemy? No, but it sure feels like enemy number one. Criticism...
Trust God When You Cannot Trace Him
Walking with God requires finesse. If walking with God were "a dance" I would feel like I am walking on his feet. Have you ever felt out of step with God? Well I sure have. That is why God inserts trust into our relationship with Him. Trust in the Lord with all your...
4 Principles for a Harmonious Life
As a pastor, I am often asked questions about how to maintain harmony and peace in everyday life. The answer? It's not as complicated as you may think. Keep reading to learn my top 4 principles for a harmonious life. 1. We can ALL use some joy. 2020 has been less...
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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