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Overdrawn: The Relationship Account
Over my forty years in ministry, I’ve learned there’s another kind of account we can overdraw, one that has nothing to do with money. I call it the relationship account.

Jim Daniel
Nov 23 min read


The Missing Practice in the Church: The Power of Hospitality
My wife, Carla, and I recently found ourselves in an unfamiliar position—searching for a new church home.

Jim Daniel
Feb 63 min read


Lessons from the Links
I have played golf since I was a sophomore in High school. I have a love-hate relationship with the game of golf. On some days I...

Jim Daniel
Jan 13, 20244 min read


Is Serving in the Church Worth it?
When we are involved in ministry, a lot of things can go right and wrong.

Jim Daniel
May 28, 20233 min read


What's Next? Facing Uncertainty with Courage
Uncertainty is a reality we have all faced in our life. My wife Carla and I have been blessed to serve as Interim Pastor at a wonderful...

Jim Daniel
May 11, 20233 min read


Coping with Rejection
I can think of nothing more difficult than the experience of rejection by someone close to us.

Jim Daniel
Apr 14, 20233 min read


When You Feel Like Giving Up
When it feels like everything is in vain and you feel like giving up, remember this word from God.

Jim Daniel
Feb 27, 20233 min read


How to Move from Hurt to Healing
Ministry can become hazardous as we come face to face with difficult issues and difficult people.

Jim Daniel
May 6, 20224 min read


How I Cope With Anxiety Attacks
“I Had an Anxiety Attack” In fact, I have had more than one anxiety attack in my life. This struggle with anxiety attacks started thirty...

Jim Daniel
Mar 20, 20224 min read


4 Events in Our Already Crazy Year
We hope everyone is well and that your 2022 has been a pleasant one so far. There has been a lot going on in our lives, so we thought we...

Jim Daniel
Feb 5, 20222 min read


Our First Christmas Without a Tree
Carla and I are about to experience our 36th Christmas together since we met at Glorieta, New Mexico in the fall of 1985. Every year...

Jim Daniel
Dec 22, 20212 min read


Answering God's Other Call
We do what we do because of a sense of God’s call to serve in ministry. I was 17 when I received my call from God to preach the gospel.

Jim Daniel
Nov 29, 20213 min read


Ministry for Pastors, Church Leaders, and Missionaries
We have a big announcement!

Jim Daniel
Nov 15, 20210 min read


Dealing with Turbulence in Life
We are living in a time of severe turbulence all across our world. We see it every day in the world of politics.

Jim Daniel
Sep 13, 20213 min read


Why Leaders Don't Change
Why don’t we change? Why is that area the same with no growth or development? The shade is keeping the light from shining on us.

Jim Daniel
Aug 23, 20213 min read


Ministering to the Disabled Church
As one who deals with pastors and leaders, I often see and hear about disabled churches.

Jim Daniel
Jul 23, 20212 min read


Lessons from the Links
I have discovered some valuable lessons about faith and ministry and from the links of the golf course.

Jim Daniel
Jun 26, 20214 min read


When Life is Not Working
How do we respond when we come to the place where life is not working?

Jim Daniel
Jun 7, 20212 min read


Out of Gas: How the Latest Oil Crisis Relates to Ministry
We had our largest pipeline cut off for days. The energy we needed could not get through to our gas stations.

Jim Daniel
May 17, 20213 min read


Our Journey Starting a New Ministry During a Pandemic
We have been dealing with a major world-wide crisis for over a year. 2020 was a year we would like to forget.

Jim Daniel
Apr 28, 20213 min read
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