Tom the Preacher

Some of God's most wonderful acts come because things didn't work out as planned. That's how the world's most famous Christmas carol came to be. Have your Christmas plans been frustrated this year? Maybe God has something special in mind for you. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn the story behind Silent Night. To support Tom Short Campus Ministries, clic...

Hanel's Messiah, perhaps the greatest piece of music ever written, has a story of inspiration and hope behind it. It reveals how our God often chooses to work.  Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. To support Tom Short Campus Ministries, click here https://www.tomthepreacher.com/support Who do you know that needs to hear today's message?  Go ahead and forward t...

Christmas Eve 1906 was the first time a human voice was heard over radio waves. Imagine how the world has changed since that event just 118 years ago. You'll be blessed to know what was said and what song was played on that first broadcast.  Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. To support Tom Short Campus Ministries, click here https://www.tomthepreacher.com/support...

Do you know which Christmas carol isn't really about Christmas? But don't be bummed out; this all-time favorite still has a powerful message about Christ's coming. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. To support Tom Short Campus Ministries, click here https://www.tomthepreacher.com/support Who do you know that needs to hear today's message?  Go ahead...

 You may love singing Hark, the Herald Angels Sing. Most people do. But the man who wrote the lyrics and the tune didn't!  Someone changed a line in the song and he wasn't happy about it.  Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. To support Tom Short Campus Ministries, click here https://www.tomthepreacher.com/support Who do you know that needs to hear today's...

All are welcome to come joyfully and triumphantly to worship the King of kings. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn about this classic carol that invites us to do so. To support Tom Short Campus Ministries, click here https://www.tomthepreacher.com/support Who do you know that needs to hear today's message?  Go ahead and forward this to them, along with a prayer that God...

Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn about this famous carol and discuss a good question it raises? To support Tom Short Campus Ministries, click here https://www.tomthepreacher.com/support Who do you know that needs to hear today's message?  Go ahead and forward this to them, along with a prayer that God will use it in their life. To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TicT...

Do you want to grow closer to the Lord? Today's Scripture gives us some simple instructions as to how we can know Him better, but it also carries a serious warning we must all heed. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Psalm 95:6-11 Exodus 17:1-7 1 Corinthians 4:7 1 Corinthians 15:10 John 15:5 To support Tom Short Campus Minist...

Iowa permitted a display honoring Satan this Christmas season and a Christian veteran had seen enough; he decapitated the despicable idol. Was he right to have done so? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Proverbs 25:26 Isaiah 5:20 To support Tom Short Campus Ministries, click here https://www.tomthepreacher.com/support Who do you...

Stressed out over Christmas shopping? Here's a gift every parent, no matter what their budget or bank account, can give their children. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn the ultimate gift that keeps on giving Scripture Used in Today's Message Exodus 20:5-6 Psalm 112 To support Tom Short Campus Ministries, click here https://www.tomthepreacher.com/support Who do yo...

Have you ever gotten angry at your children because they are not obeying you? Of course, who hasn't? But be careful, for if you discipline them in anger you run the risk of doing real damage. So how do you NOT get angry when they challenge your authority? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer when I'll share a secret I've learned that's helped me keep anger under con...

If you don't teach your kids to honor you, who will? Answer: Nobody! Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn how you can teach your children this vital quality of honoring their parents. Scripture Used in Today's Message Exodus 20:12 Ephesians 6:1 To support Tom Short Campus Ministries, click here https://www.tomthepreacher.com/support Who do you know that needs to hear...

The reason many young people give for rejecting God and His word is that they "learned to think for themselves." Obviously, we all have a brain and we need to use it. But are there other factors that should enter into our decision-making?  Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn about something God commands so that you will have success. Scripture Used in Today's M...

It is the responsibility of families to pass on our faith and our values to succeeding generations, One of the best ways to do this is to establish traditions. Are you mindful of the traditions, both good and bad, that you are establishing? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. To support Tom Short Campus Ministries, click here https://www.tomthepreacher.com/support Who d...

Do you have trouble with guilt? What do you do when you've blown it, failed, or sinned? Do you feel you need to earn your way to forgiveness? God is ready and willing to forgive you on HIS terms. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Psalm 86:5  To support Tom Short Campus Ministries, click here https://www.tomthepreacher.com/su...

Were you shocked to hear the presidents of Harvard, Penn, and MIT say over and again that calling for the genocide of Jews might not be harassment and bullying? Much of the country was. If you weren't, you've got a problem. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. To support Tom Short Campus Ministries, click here https://www.tomthepreacher.com/support Who do you k...

The story of Christ's birth really is difficult to believe.  That does not mean we should doubt it; rather, we should humbly bow at the miracle and mystery of what was accomplished that first Christmas. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message John 1:1-3,14 Philippians 2:5-7 John 3:16 To support Tom Short Campus Ministries, click h...

The virgin birth and the resurrection are, perhaps, the two events recorded in the life of Jesus most challenged by skeptics and liberal theologians. Both events are miraculous, and modern man doesn't believe in the supernatural acts of God But does the Bible teach the virgin birth and does it matter? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to discover the answers. Scripture Used in...

Two powerful authorities encountered the baby Jesus; one sought to worship Him, the other sought to destroy Him, Jesus still elicits these types of responses to this day. Let's make sure we're worshippers. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Matthew 2:1-23 Numbers 24:17 Micah 5:2 To support Tom Short Campus Ministries, cl...

Do you ever wonder why there are four gospels and not just one? It might seem redundant, but it's not. There's a deep mystery here that I find fascinating. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to find the answer and see another reason why they Bible isn't just another book. Scripture Used in Today's Message Isaiah 9:6-7 Isaiah 52:13-15 To support Tom Short Campus Mi...

How ought a Christian to deal with serious sickness?  Should we go to the doctor? Just pray about it? Is our course of action different than that of unbelievers? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message James 5:13-18 To support Tom Short Campus Ministries, click here https://www.tomthepreacher.com/support Who do you know that needs to h...

Some things we just can't change, but God can. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer as we pray about some of the things that are out of our control Scripture Used in Today's Message To support Tom Short Campus Ministries, click here https://www.tomthepreacher.com/support Who do you know that needs to hear today's message?  Go ahead and forward this to them, along with a...

Generous giving is a BIG part of the Christian life. And it's quite inspiring to see giving the way Paul explains it in Scripture. Whether you have much or little to give, these four principles and promises will thrill you! Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 To support Tom Short Campus Ministries, click h...

Most non-profit ministries rely heavily on end-of-the-year donations. So, give generously, but give wisely.  Who should you give to? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to discover some Biblical answers. Scripture Used in Today's Message Galatians 6:6 1 Corinthians 9:11-12 1 Timothy 5:17-18 To support Tom Short Campus Ministries, click here https://www.tomthepreacher.com/support...

Most non-profit ministries rely heavily on end-of-the-year donations. So, give generously, but give wisely.  Who should you give to? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to discover some Biblical answers. Scripture Used in Today's Message Daniel 1:3-4 1 Timothy 4;12 2 TIMOTHY 2:22 To support Tom Short Campus Ministries, click here https://www.tomthepreacher.com/support Who do you...