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.
God has Unstoppable Plans for YOU!
The God of the Bible has a unique plan for each of us. For I know, the plans I have for you says the Lord, plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans for a hope and a future. (Jeremiah 29:11, NKJV) Leonard Sweet rightly said, “The future is not something we enter,...
The Most Powerful Ways Christians Can Show Maturity
What powerful ways can Christians show their maturity? Mature Christians can put their faith on display in a variety of ways. Have you ever met a Christian who failed to work hard, hates others, and judges everyone? Most of us have. Living out our Christian faith in...
God’s Amazing Grace Comes With Undeniable Power
God's amazing grace is something that is often talked about in Christian circles, but do believers fully grasp the power of what that means to our everyday lives? Grace is God's power to go through what we would rather not face. Jesus didn’t come into this world to...
Irrefutable Characteristics of a Spiritually Mature Christian
What are the characteristics of a spiritually mature Christian? Maturity is difficult to define, and living it out is no easy task. The fifth-grader may be more mature than the first-grader, but does that make the fifth-grader completely mature? No. Can we...
Measuring Spiritual Growth is Like Grasping for the Wind
Measuring our spiritual growth is no easy task. Don’t you wish there was a meter on your wrist that daily measured your spiritual growth? The joy of seeing a gradual 1% daily spiritual growth increase would be beneficial. But of course, that is only a fantasy....
A Great Life Includes Thinking Prolific Thoughts and Speaking Life Giving Words
Do you pay attention to your thoughts and words? Your thoughts and words are foundational to your best possible life. There is no great life without thinking prolific thoughts and speaking life-giving words. So, pay close attention to the dialogue going on in your...
Consistent Spiritual Growth is Not Possible Without the Holy Spirit
So many believers are trying to live their Christian life without the power of the Holy Spirit. We have been working on the importance of the Holy Spirit and our spiritual growth. Living the Christian life without the Holy Spirit is like driving your car with...
The Must-Know Parable for Understanding the Entire Bible
There is a parable in the scriptures that is the key to understanding all parables. If you fail to understand this parable you will never interpret the Bible properly. The seed and sower parable in Mark chapter 4 holds the key to interpreting all the parables and the...
Can a Christian Experience Spiritual Growth without Studying the Scriptures?
Spiritual growth is no accident. Expecting a Christian to experience spiritual growth without studying the Scriptures is like expecting an athlete to become an Olympian without rigorous training. The fact is spiritual growth requires a Christian to be intentional....
Robust Discipleship is the Most Critical Kingdom Mandate
Making disciples is critical in this hour. And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and the Holy...
Are Smartphones and Social Media Numbing Down Our Spiritual Growth?
There are hundreds of studies on the detriments of social media. Are aware of your screen time per day? Screentime is the amount of time you are on the phone and social media. You are already thinking, that is none of your business. As a spiritual growth coach, I am...
Can a Christian Grow Without a Church Community?
In this day and age of technology where sermons are accessible with a quick click, it can be easy to forget one of the most vital elements in the growth of a Christian - a church community. I love the community we call "the church" of Jesus Christ. Maybe you're a...
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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