Pastor Rick McDaniel

Opinion January 21

It's not too late, you're not too old: National champion Curt Cignetti just proved it

Curt Cignetti leads Indiana University to College Football National Championship after undefeated season, transforming the program into champions in just two years.

Opinion January 18

The Panama Canal proves one lesson America needs now: Never quit

I transited the Panama Canal and discovered how Theodore Roosevelt's impossible dream became reality through determination and perseverance

Opinion October 13

Let Columbus Day inspire you to discover the courage to seize opportunities and fulfill your potential

Christopher Columbus's journey to the Americas demonstrates how courage can overcome fear and uncertainty in both exploration and personal growth.

Opinion September 7

What America desperately needs is inspirational leaders – here’s how to be one

Inspirational leaders create positive cultures through optimism, resilience, and gratitude, transforming organizations by replacing negativity with faith and hope.

Opinion July 20

The one thing no one ever tells you about success

The 1960 Winter Olympics at Squaw Valley offers lessons on maintaining success, as the resort struggled to sustain Olympic momentum after its initial achievements.

Opinion May 18

Portugal's nationwide blackout taught me about a power source that never fails

During a historic power outage in Portugal and Spain, millions experienced chaos, prompting reflections on the enduring and limitless power of God in our lives.

Opinion April 20

God can resurrect and restore what you think is lost and dead

God can restore what is lost, and resurrect what is dead. Because of Easter hope is still alive.

Opinion February 14

This one Valentine's Day thing can supercharge your love life

There are certainly various aspects to a loving relationship that need attention. But there is no priority more important than your romantic connection.

Opinion January 1, 2025

RICK McDANIEL: Here's how you can make 2025 a GREATER year

My friend Jon Gordon, is known for his “One Word" challenge. You pick one word for the new year. No resolutions just one word that gives you a mission, passion and purpose.

Opinion November 23, 2024

I trained with the Navy SEALS for a day. This is what I learned

This would be a day of adversity. I would be required to do things I’ve never done or don’t normally do. In one day of SEAL training we wouldn’t do the sea, but we would do land and air.

OPINION September 22, 2024

Overcome the barriers that are blocking you from a beautiful life

The reality is we all have mountains in our lives that are barriers to having a beautiful life. And we need determination and perseverance to overcome them.

OPINION July 21, 2024

Our family reunion showed how we can unite America

We are one big American family. A variety of states but one homeland. A span of ages but all still Americans. Differences, certainly, but also neighbors who care for each other.

OPINION May 12, 2024

Motherhood does not fit so well in a culture that values self-care over service. And that's a problem

Young women are waiting so long to get married that they will be unable to have children and become childless. And some young women are purposely choosing to be child-free.

OPINION March 30, 2024

In just 3 days your life can change for the better. Easter shows how

In just three days horrendous defeat became miraculous victory. Easter means there is nothing in our lives that can’t be changed for the better.

OPINION February 29, 2024

In Leap Year we add a day, but what if you could delete a day?

Once every four years is a Leap Year, where we add a day to the calendar so we are correctly aligned with the Earth’s rotation around the sun.

OPINION December 27, 2023

New Year's resolutions are your goals for 2024. Here’s how to make them stick

If you do them right, there's a high probability your New Year's resolutions will become part of your life in 2024 and beyond. Here are some ways to make that happen.

OPINION November 23, 2023

Be thankful for problems: There are good reasons you should

Financial challenges, health issues, family troubles visit all of us. When you add the larger problems in our country and world it can be hard to feel thankful.

OPINION June 25, 2023

The one thing you can count on in life

Life can throw some almost insurmountable challenges at all of us. Quitting can sometimes seem like the best option, but there is another way. Choose the right path.

OPINION January 1, 2023

If you 'dream big' 2023 can be the year you always wanted

It's a new year. It's never too late to dream and to dream big about the life you want to live going forward. The worst thing is to end up later with regrets for not having acted.

OPINION January 1, 2022

In the New Year, set aside just 5 minutes a day to have your best year ever

What if one daily practice could end up helping you with all your goals. And what if it could be done in just five minutes each day?

OPINION December 31, 2020

Rick McDaniel: How to recover from 2020 and have a comeback year in 2021

Are you ready to leave 2020 behind and look forward to a better, brighter new year?

OPINION December 25, 2020

Rick McDaniel: This Christmas, be like Joseph and believe the best not the worst

In the Christmas story from the Bible Joseph chose to believe the best about Mary instead of the worst.

Christianity September 6, 2020

Rick McDaniel: Old Faithful is impressive to see, but God's faithfulness is spectacular to witness

Old Faithful faithfully erupts about every 90 minutes but God is faithful every minute of every day.