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In the School of Prayer, the master teacher is Jesus Himself. If you truly want to learn to pray effectively, you must do a careful study of the prayer life of Jesus. There you will learn when He prayed, where He prayed, and what He prayed for.

When Jesus was crucified, He took the hurt of the hit in incredible proportions. Yet it was from the cross that he granted forgiveness to all those who had caused that hurt as he gave his life to pay for their offenses.

Tom is joined by good friend and fellow evangelist Brent Gellos as they discuss the word "Christian" which sadly is one of the most misunderstood words in the English language. Together they share thoughts on what a genuine Christian really lives like.

Jesus loved children. Though they may be small, and though they may not be grown up like adults, children matter much to the Lord and He takes a very special interest in them. This episode is for those who are young and young at heart.

In this episode, Tom shares how a personal encounter with some of the neediest people on earth deeply affected his life and became a source of motivation for an outreach project that lasted for several years.

There is a tendency among modern Christians to camouflage their identity, in order to protect themselves. Yet the world needs to see unashamed identification with Christ that will be evidence that He is living through the lives of His followers.

The ministry of Jesus was all about people. Yet he also knew that occasionally he needed to step away from the crowds to be refreshed and renewed personally. Effective ministry requires an occasional time out for this same reason.

Jesus will show up today where you live if you allow the fruit of the Spirit which is goodness to be produced in your life. Just as Jesus went about doing good, so you can do the same and others will see Him in your life.

For the 12 disciples, walking with Jesus provided a 3 1/2 year enrollment in the school of life as a follower of Christ. The opportunity to be with Jesus every day prepared these men to make an impact on their world that would be monumental.

Though it was a great privilege to work with Jesus, the greatest privilege the 12 disciples experienced was to walk with Jesus. Daily they experienced His presence in a real way and they got to know Him better one moment at a time.

Jesus always had His eyes open to see the needs of people around Him. Yet He always allowed the sights and sounds of His world to affect His heart, moving Him with compassion which ultimately led Him to give His life to save the world.

The deity of Jesus Christ and the humanity of Jesus Christ are difficult to comprehend, especially when speaking of one individual. Yet these two concepts, when combined, present a beautiful picture of Jesus. 

Listen as Tom reads an article and tells the story about a group of nine families seeking to maintain their  testimony for Christ in India. This account is a solemn reminder of what it means to count the cost and pay the price to follow Christ.

It would be safe to say that undercover Christians do little or nothing to accomplish anything in this world for the cause of Christ. Only those who are bold and unashamed really make a statement to the world that Jesus is for real.

Summer camp season has arrived and Tom is at camp this week talking about why a week at camp is such a great time to have a fresh encounter with God.  

With just 24 hours in a day, it would seem that there is never enough time to accomplish everything. However, it is essential to learn how to disconnect for a time so that you can be more effective in doing what needs to be done in life.

Join Tom in this episode, as he shares 12 of his favorite things from his study of the life of Christ. Not only will you enjoy his answers, but it will challenge you as well to think through what it is about the life of Christ that is special to you.  

In Matthew 13, Jesus taught about the productivity of the Word of God. He then addressed things that will limit its effectiveness, especially what he called thorns. Four specific things are named that represent thorns that choke the influence of the Word of God.

The life of Jesus changed the course of history for mankind. Yet Jesus change the course of history, one life at a time. Today Tom looks at three individuals from the gospel of John who met Jesus personally and came away very different.

In his teaching, Jesus made it very clear that being was more important than having or doing. It is eternity, and an eternal focus that enables us to determine the things that are most valuable and certainly most worth living for.

Thursday, May 7, is the National Day of Prayer. This is a day for those who love God and their country to come together to seek God and to pray for God's help and a spiritual awakening across our nation.  

On July 4th, the United States of America will celebrate its 250th birthday. However for those of us who know the Lord spiritual preparation is even more significant than patriotic celebration. Join Tom as he talks about spiritual preparation for this event.

When you immerse yourself in the life of Christ, the truths so clearly presented about his life will become a part of your own. Christlikeness is the ability to live in such a way that Jesus is clearly seen and heard in the way you live.

When the Devil knocks on your door, bringing temptation to sin with him, you must choose how to answer the door properly. If he gets his foot in the door, it will not be long till he tries to take over the whole place.

If you want to be a true follower of Jesus, it begins with desire, but involves saying no and saying yes to things that will either hinder or help their  experience. Disciples of Jesus maintain personal and spiritual discipline throughout their life.