Frank Viola

3 days ago | patheos.com | Frank Viola

Phil Cooke is the leading media expert in the world. He’s also a strong Christian. So I was honored when he wrote this about my new book recently (below). Phil has written a slew of books, all of which are valuable. Recently, I caught up with Phil to discuss his recent book Maximize Your Influence: How to Make Digital Media Work for Your Church, Your Ministry, and You, which I highly recommend for every author, content-creator, and spiritual leader.

4 days ago | patheos.com | Frank Viola

While traditional sermons produce little change (as I’ve argued elsewhere), Spirit-inspired spoken messages can move continents in your spirit and soul. However, it’s rarely enough to hear a message once. The same with reading a Spirit-inspired book. But if you listen to that same message a dozen times, it will renew your mind and get into your soul. And if you read that book five times, a shift will occur in your brain, and something lasting will be deposited in your heart.

5 days ago | patheos.com | Frank Viola

According to experts, manipulation is the exercise of undue influence through mental distortion and emotional exploitation, with the intention to seize control over another human being. It’s important to distinguish between healthy persuasion and psychological manipulation. Healthy persuasion seeks to influence someone to do or believe something that’s for their benefit.

6 days ago | patheos.com | Frank Viola

We’ve all seen it. The belligerent smackdowns where Christians take the gloves off with fellow believers over doctrinal, theological, and political differences. Many of them can’t walk away from a fight or “lose.” Instead, some pour coals on an already roaring fire. Others bring in the gasoline trucks. It’s time to recover the art of “agreeing to disagree.”The enemy gloats when God’s children are at one another’s throats over their petty disagreements.

2 weeks ago | patheos.com | Frank Viola

If you’re looking for a Bible that combines daily reading with space for reflection, the Thomas Nelson NoteWorthy New Testament (NKJV) is a solid pick. It offers a 365-day reading plan that breaks down the New Testament into manageable daily portions, with six days of readings followed by a full page on the seventh day dedicated to journaling. Each page includes generous lined margins, making it easy to jot down thoughts, prayers, or insights as you go.