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.
3 Incomparable Benefits of Finding and Following Jesus
There is nothing comparable to finding and following Jesus. Following Jesus is not about finding religion; finding Jesus is about discovering an incomparable relationship. Serving Jesus also has benefits. We do not serve God for the benefits; we serve God because we...
A Hidden Secret to Growth and Happiness
What if I told you that the hidden secret to growth and happiness wasn't really about how much you receive? When we contribute we always receive more than we give. Surprisingly, contributing to others is a basic human need to experience true satisfaction and emotional...
How to Read the Bible for Spiritual Growth – For Beginners
When I first became a Christian, I had no idea what I was doing. I grew up in the church but never paid attention to how people actually lived. Because of this, I didn’t know the tenants of Christianity or its practices. Aside from going to church on Sundays and...
The Innate Desire to Grow is a Gift From God
Personal growth is an innate desire. God made "growth" a desire in every person born. There are several needs that every human must experience for stable emotional health. They are: Certainty — A sense of security, safety, and comfort in the world Uncertainty...
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,...
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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