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·16 hours ago

Certain Steps to Take When Uncertainty Shows Up

We live in uncertain times — We live in uncertain times. 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 both predictable (certainty) and unpredictable (uncertainty). I know that’s tough, but it’s true. Tony Robbins and others have…

Christianity

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Certain Steps to Take When Uncertainty Shows Up
Certain Steps to Take When Uncertainty Shows Up

Published in Koinonia

·Jul 26

The Ultimate Hack to a Challenging Season

Life is like a cake — Life is like a cake. Have you thought about the different ingredients of a cake? The flour is dry and chalky, the salt is bitter, and the butter alone is not so tasty. But when we mix the entire cake and add the icing, we have a delicacy. Some seasons…

Christianity

3 min read

The Ultimate Hack to a Challenging Season
The Ultimate Hack to a Challenging Season

Published in Koinonia

·Jul 16

The Inner Struggle of Finding Yourself and Discovering the Truth

Enlightenment or awakening? — The battle for truth is the most fierce battle on the planet. Yes, many things are true, but what determines what’s real? The only thing that determines truth is reality, and if it’s actual and real, it is true. What is truth? What is the source of truth? Does absolute…

Christianity

5 min read

The Inner Struggle of Finding Yourself and Discovering the Truth
The Inner Struggle of Finding Yourself and Discovering the Truth

Published in Koinonia

·Jul 10

Is Embracing Extra-Biblical Theology the Open Door to Deception?

Feelings are not dependable — 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.” And not all spiritual literature is edifying, helpful, or true. We find ourselves in an age where we devalue truth under the banner of personal…

Christianity

6 min read

Is Embracing Extra-Biblical Theology the Open Door to Deception?
Is Embracing Extra-Biblical Theology the Open Door to Deception?

Published in Koinonia

·Jul 4

A Surprising Method to Secure Courage and Strength

God’s methods are beyond human wisdom — 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 The commands of God carry a lot of weight and tons of responsibility. But this particular passage is…

Christianity

4 min read

A Surprising Method to Secure Courage and Strength
A Surprising Method to Secure Courage and Strength

Published in Koinonia

·Jul 1

How a Spiritual Gifts Test Can Rekindle Your Spiritual Life

Discover the new you — Taking a spiritual gifts test is always exciting and filled with curiosity. Spiritual gift testing is not new to me. I have taken enough tests to recognize how answers bend the test results. After 35 years as a Christian, the excitement about spiritual gifts is tempered, but God always has…

Christianity

5 min read

How a Spiritual Gifts Test Can Rekindle Your Spiritual Life
How a Spiritual Gifts Test Can Rekindle Your Spiritual Life

Published in Koinonia

·Jun 26

A Biblical Look at God’s Punishment & Discipline

Punitive or preventative? — In my last post, we looked at the topic of pruning. We shared how pruning benefits the plant and the Christian to yield more fruit. I also meandered into thinking about how the Lord disciplines us. Does God punish us? Is God’s discipline punitive or preventative? My meditations dove deeper…

Christianity

5 min read

A Biblical Look at God’s Punishment & Discipline
A Biblical Look at God’s Punishment & Discipline

Published in Koinonia

·Jun 19

In Search of the Perfect Dad? Keep Looking

What defines a great dad? — Are you searching for the perfect Dad? Well, if so, he may not look like what you think. Maybe the ideal dad is 6' 2" tall, dark, and handsome. Perhaps he is quiet, kind, introverted, and stable. Or maybe the best dad is short in stature, wealthy, generous to everyone…

Christianity

4 min read

In Search of the Perfect Dad? Keep Looking
In Search of the Perfect Dad? Keep Looking

Published in Koinonia

·Jun 17

7 Sure-Fire Ways to Substitute the Urgent for the Necessary

The age of distraction — Life is a plight of daily choices. We live in the age of information and unlimited resources. How can we possibly stay focused? A key to staying on-point is to determine the necessary from the urgent. As you know, everything is urgent these days. Do it now. Read it now. …

Christianity

6 min read

7 Sure-Fire Ways to Substitute the Urgent for the Necessary
7 Sure-Fire Ways to Substitute the Urgent for the Necessary

Published in Koinonia

·Jun 14

God’s Ridiculous Method of Producing Fruit in Us

The vine and the branches — 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…

Christianity

5 min read

God’s Ridiculous Method of Producing Fruit in Us
God’s Ridiculous Method of Producing Fruit in Us
Thomas E. McDaniels

Thomas E. McDaniels

Aspiring writer and the guy behind https://thomasmcdaniels.com/ Twitter freak daily at https://twitter.com/ThomasMcDaniels. Social media nerd.

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