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.
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...
How a Spiritual Gifts Test Can Rekindle Your Spiritual Life
Taking a spiritual gifts test is always exciting and filled with curiosity. As a matter of fact I believe that taking a Spiritual Gifts Test can rekindle your spiritual life. Now with 35-plus years as a Christian, the excitement is tempered, but God always has a card...
Hacking Stagnation, Plateau, and Settling for Average
As you know our blogsite is focused on spiritual growth and topics that help you grow and change. We are also committed to bringing you relevant voices that complement and expand our message. Today our guest, Brian K Dodd dives into stagnation, plateau, and settling...
A Biblical Look at God’s Punishment and Discipline
In my last post, we looked at the topic of pruning. Today I want to take a biblical look at God's punishment and discipline. We shared how pruning benefits the vines in the vineyard. I also meandered into how God disciplines us. Does God punish us? Is God’s discipline...
7 Things That Will Hinder You from Making True Progress
Life is a plight of daily choices. If we are not careful, life and it's circumstances will sneak in these 7 things that will hinder you from making true progress. We live in the age of information and unlimited resources. How can we possibly stay focused? A key to...
God’s Ridiculous Method of Producing Fruit in Us
A Parable In the early morning, just as the sun begins to brighten the sky, a man moves silently and methodically through a vineyard. He has work to do and does it with determination and precision. He pauses to sharpen a pruning knife because he knows he will be most...
How to Handle when Other People Lie about or Mislabel You
Have you ever been tagged with a negative label? The truth is it has happened to everyone at one point in their life, but few people know how to handle it when other people lie or mislabel them. Was your label an absolute nasty lie about who you truly are? Maybe you...
Why We Must Pay Attention to What Matters Most or Pay the Piper
Remember the old fairy tale about the Pied Piper who charmed away all the rats in town? It's a timeless classic that shows us all why we must pay attention to what matters or pay the price. When the faithless burghers refused to pay him what they had promised,...
Holding onto the Past is the Primary Reason People Stop Growing
I love the quote, “a man without a vision will return to his past. Do you have friends or family who just can't get beyond a certain place in life? I have seen people choose a comfortable past over the possibility of a bright future. Holding on to the past is...
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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