Tom the Preacher

We all have trials and difficulties living in a fallen world ruled by sin. But we are called to overcome the world's evil and to become a force for good! That's what you are to be! Join me for Today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn how to become an overcomer! Scripture Used in Today's Message Romans 12:21 1 John 5:4 Luke 6:45 Ephesians 2:10 Romans 1:16 Romans 10:15 If you&apo...

Our Lord Jesus, the Prince of Peace, wants us to experience peace with God. He also wants to give us inner, personal peace. But He also wants us to be at peace with others. These are incredible blessings -- peace with God, with ourselves, and with others. I've found they tend to work together. When we first have peace with God, we can then have peace within ourselves, which makes it much easi...

The desire to pay back someone who's done you wrong can be intense. Some people have been hurt so badly that they are obsessed with revenge. It's human nature to want to even the score, to inflict pain on those who have afflicted us. It's also contrary to the way Jesus lived and the way He calls His followers to live. We march to a different drummer. We are in a different kingdom. W...

One of the most radical ways life in God's kingdom differs from life in the domain of darkness is how we treat one another. Human societies develop a pecking order that establishes a hierarchy of status. It's human nature. It happens in every society. Some cultural and political movements seek to do away with these hierarchies. Karl Marx, with his theories of communism, is most notable i...

A new school year is upon us. Join me for Today's Daily Word & Prayer as we pray for our kids. Scripture Used in Today's Message 2 Timothy 1:5 If you've not read my book, Takin' it to Their Turf. request a copy on my website, www. CampusAmerica.com. You'll be inspired, encouraged, and learn plenty about evangelism and spiritual warfare through the 70+ stories I share o...

I memorized the Navigator Topical Memory System over 50 years ago. This week, I got tested on it. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to see how I did (and to see a testimony of the power of Scripture memory). If you've not read my book, Takin' it to Their Turf. request a copy on my website, www. CampusAmerica.com. You'll be inspired, encouraged, and learn plenty about...

Life isn't all about you. I'm sure you realize that, but in a self-aborbed culture, it never hurts to remind ourselves that we must take an interst in others. This includes affirming their emotions and feelings. Join me for Today's Daily Word & Prayer learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Romans 12:15 If you've not read my book, Takin' it to Their Turf. re...

Jesus gives us radical teachings that go contrary to the way of the world (and of our flesh), but few instructions are more radical than today's admonition to "Bless those who persecute you." Why does the Lord want us to do this? Why not meet force with force? Violence with violence? Shouldn't we stand up for our rights? God has His reasons, and His ways are above our ways. Joi...

What the world calls insurance, we call Christian love in action. Does your love go deeper than words? Have you ever noticed the need of one of your brothers or sisters in Christ, and then given sacrificially to help meet that need? I hope so because there are special blessings for generously contributing to the needs of the saints. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. I...

What is your attitude toward God's commands? Do you appreciate them? Or, down deep, do you resent that His commands keep you from doing what you really want to do -- from having fun like all your friends? I know what I think! Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to see one very practical reason why you should appreciate the commands God has given us. If you've not read my boo...

Are you "on fire" for the Lord? Do you even think you're supposed to be? Evidently, Paul thought the typical Christian should be "fervent in spirit." So how does one become fervent in spirit? And once you have it, how does one keep that fervency?  Join me for Today's Daily Word & Prayer learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Romans 12:10 Revleation 3:1...

Christians are supposed to be loving people.  Sometimes our pride and pettiness gets in the way. One simple way we can love and honor our brothers and sisters is by giving preference to them.  Join me for Today's Daily Word & Prayer learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Romans 12:10 Matthew 25:31-46 1 John 4:20 If you've not read my book, Takin' it to Their Turf. re...

Do you love what is good? Do you hate what is evil? How do you even know which is which? And perhaps most importantly, do you know why many Christians are conflicted when it comes to obeying this verse?  Join me for Today's Daily Word & Prayer learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Romans 12:9 Hebrews 1:9 Matthew 7:1-4 If you've not read my book, Takin' it to Their T...

God's love is sincere and pure. Our's should be as well. And it can be!  Join me for Today's Daily Word & Prayer learn more about unhypocritical love.. Scripture Used in Today's Message Romans 12:9 If you've not read my book, Takin' it to Their Turf. request a copy on my website, www. CampusAmerica.com. You'll be inspired, encouraged, and learn plenty about e...

There is nothing more important than who, or what, you worship. That's why I'm careful to worship God and not someone or something else. You should be, too.  Join me for Today's Daily Word & Prayer discover why. Scripture Used in Today's Message Psalm 115:8 1 John 3:2-3 John 4:23-24 If you've not read my book, Takin' it to Their Turf. request a copy on my website,...

Do you need encouragement? Do you need prayer?   Join me for Today's Daily Word & Prayer as we praise the Lord and bring Him our petitions If you've not read my book, Takin' it to Their Turf. request a copy on my website, www. CampusAmerica.com. You'll be inspired, encouraged, and learn plenty about evangelism and spiritual warfare through the 70+ stories I share of my camp...

Different people with different gifts and different functions all working together towards a single goal of helping the sick person in their time of need. That's how diversity and unity work together.  Join me for Today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn the answers. Scripture Used in Today's Message Romans 12:6-8 If you've not read my book, Takin' it to Their Turf. reques...

Diversity is a good thing; division is not. And there is a difference! Do you know what it is? Can you discern the difference? Do you know how to prevent diversity from becoming destructive division? Join me for Today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn the answers. Scripture Used in Today's Message Romans 12:3-5 If you've not read my book, Takin' it to Their Turf. request a cop...

What's you attitude about God's will for your life? Does it excite you? Scare you? Do you want to embrace it or run from it?  It's important that we have the right attitude about doing God's will; if we don't, we certainly wouldn't enjoy the will of God and we might miss out on it altogether. Join me for Today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Us...

Have you experienced the tension between outward pressure to conform to the crowd and inward pressure to live a life that pleases God?  I know I have. Paul did. And I'll bet you have. But we've got to learn how to resist the negative pressure and let inward pressure prevail. Join me for Today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Romans 12:2...

What does "worship" look like? Is it singing songs that proclaim the greatness of God? Certainly. Is it regularly attending the "worship service" at your church? Obviously. Is it faithfully and cheerfully giving your tithes and offerings? I believe so. But Christian worship is not just a Sunday morning activity.  In fact, Paul urges, begs, and pleads with us to engage in a type...

Powerful truth often comes in small doses, and it comes just when we need it. It can be there is plain sight, but if we're not intentional, we might miss it. Join me for Today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Lamentations 3:22-23 If you've not read my book, Takin' it to Their Turf. request a copy on my website, www. CampusAmerica.com. You'll be inspired, encouraged...

Join me for Today's Daily Word & Prayer as I pay tribute to Dennis Clark, my good friend, mentor, and a father in the faith to me and so many others -- perhaps even to you! If you've not read my book, Takin' it to Their Turf. request a copy on my website, www. CampusAmerica.com. You'll be inspired, encouraged, and learn plenty about evangelism and spiritual warfare through...

Charles Darwin rocked the world when his book, On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, was published in1859. He sought to explain how the incredible diversity of life could come about by natural means, without needing intervention by a supernatural being. Atheists, agnostics, and skeptics finally had an answer as to how we got here without having to reference God. Join me for Today...

Believing the Biblical account of  creation makes senses raises questions in people's minds. Especially if you're like me -- a young earth creationist.  Join me for Today's Daily Word & Prayer to hear my brief answers to common questions coming from evolutionists. If you've not read my book, Takin' it to Their Turf. request a copy on my website, www. CampusAmerica.com....