Tom the Preacher

Roz and I have five children, three boys and two girls. As the sole breadwinner in our family and having lived in expensive coastal areas (Washington, DC, and San Diego), I've had to be extra smart about money. Here are some practical things I learned and that I have tried to pass on to my sons. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in today's mes...

Proverbs has much to say about instilling a "Proverbs work ethic" in your sons. It's one of the greatest gifts you can give them, for it will be quite difficult for them to succeed in life without it. This work ethic is typically described as being diligent. It is often contrasted with being lazy, and these people are called sluggards. Yuck!. What a terrible word! Let's work ha...

t's easier to make money than it is to keep it. If we want our boys to succeed financially, we must teach them to avoid "sin traps" before they become grown men. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message: Proverbs 23:5 Proverbs 29:3 Proverbs 21:17 Proverbs 6:10-11 Proverbs 28:19-20 Proverbs 22:7 If you've not read my...

King Solomon had immense wealth, but he taught his son that some things are more important than money. We would do well to follow that same advice and teach it to our sons. Whether it be in Solomon's day or our own, some people will do anything for money. But not us and not the boys we are raising to be godly men!  Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used...

Money, sex, and religion -- three of the most important things to talk to our sons about, and three things that are often neglected. Do you talk to your sons about money? Have you taught them what the Bible says about money? This will be our topic all week on our Daily Word & Prayer. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message: Proverb...

Our church leaders have have been entrusted by God with a great responsibility. Your spiritual growth and success as an individual will be greatly effected by how they perform their duties. Do you pray for them? Do you know HOW to pray for them? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. If you've not read my book, Takin' it to Their Turf. request a copy on my websit...

Worried about your stock portfolio? Worried about our economy? What's going on with these tariffs? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. 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+ storie...

It may not be easy for you to talk to your son about girls, but you've got to do it. Throughout the first seven chapters of Proverbs, Solomon repeatedly warns his son to beware of "strange women."  What is a "strange woman"? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message  Various Scriptures taken from Proverbs 1-7 If...

Over and again in Proverbs, we are urged to acquire wisdom, and we're given a myriad of promises for doing so. Success, protection, peace, favor with God, and favor with man are just a few of the fruits of gaining wisdom. Who wouldn't want this for himself and his sons?  So, what is wisdom? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to find out what it is and how to acquire it. Scr...

You can choose your friends, but you can't choose whether or not your friends will shape your life. They will. Show me who you choose to hang around with today, and I'll show you what you will be like in a couple of years.  This is why the first thing Solomon warned his son about was the friends he would choose, and it's why we must warn our sons about the same thing.  Join me for t...

The first thing Solomon taught his son in the book of Proverbs is the importance of fearing the Lord. I believe it should be one of the first things we teach our sons, as well. This principle has been all but lost in many evangelical circles where the love of God is emphasized above all else. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn what it means to fear the Lord and why it is so...

Young men in America are facing a crisis.  They are lonely,  socially isolated, lack proper role models, fall behind in their education, and struggle to find purpose in life.  My suggestion if you want your son to excel as he grows up and takes his place in this world is to raise him according to the wisdom of Proverbs.  Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer as we begin a study of the B...

Young people are the future of our churches! Are there high school and college aged kids in your church? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer as we pray for God to raise up godly young men and women in our churches. Scripture Used in Today's Message Proverbs 23:15-21 1 Timothy 4:12 If you've not read my book, Takin' it to Their Turf. request a copy on my website, www. Ca...

Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer as we discuss one of the greatest perils facing America and whether it's too late to do anything about it -- our out of control debt fueled by fraud, waste, and inefficiency.  Here is a link to the Elon Musk and his DOGE Team's interview on Foxnews. This interview is well worth watching. https://www.foxnews.com/video/6370654580112 Scriptur...

Life is filled with ups and downs.  David had suffered a catastrophic loss. While he and his warriors were gone, his city was attacked, burned to the ground, and all their wives and children had been taken. The pain of loss was overwhelming. Fortunately, David found strength in the Lord and rallied his men to pursue the villains. They came upon the Amalekites' camp, attacked them, and slaught...

What's been your most painful loss?      The untimely death of a loved one?      The loss of your job, your house, your marriage?      An investment that goes bust?       The loss of your health? Whatever it is, I doubt it can compare to what David lost at Ziklag because he and his men lost everything. How does one get through a total disaster?  Join me for today's Daily Word & Praye...

Have you ever had someone try to kill you? I haven't. I'm not aware of anyone who even wanted me to die. Therefore, try as I might, I can't grasp the test David faced when Saul fell into his hand, and he had the chance to eliminate the person seeking his life. How did he respond to his greatest test? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to discover the answer. Scripture...

God's Spirit had departed from Saul, and now he was subject to the worst deeds of the flesh. The young ladies were praising David for his victory over Goliath and Saul's heart raged with jealousy. When his attempts to kill David fail, he hatches a sinister plot to end David's life.   Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to hear the rest of the story. Scripture Used in To...

God blesses unity, and nowhere is unity more important than among leaders. Competing for position, vying to be first, thirsting for recognition -- this type of selfish ambition often becomes more pronounced the closer one comes to receiving it. Therefore, it's a beautiful thing when a leader shows true humility toward one of his peers. Such humility invites the blessing of God. Join me for to...

The Bible speaks of two births and of two deaths. Each of us must have one or the other.  Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message John 3:1-5 Revelation 20:14-15 John. 1:11-13   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 le...

President Trump is trying to abolish the Department of Education. Is this a good or bad move?  Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn how I see this from a Christian point of view. Scripture Used in Today's Message Deuteronomy 6:6-7   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,...

How true. We all face "giants," don't we? Are there any giants you're currently facing? If so, take them down!!! Find the "stones" God has provided for you to hurl at our unseen enemy. Summon the courage to fight not just for your sake, but for God's glory and honor! These giants are taunting the army of the living God; they should taunt us no longer!. Join me fo...

Most people vastly underestimate the spiritual power of music, both for good and for evil. The Spirit of God had departed from Saul, and he was now being tormented by an evil spirit. Whenever Saul was tormented, David played, and the evil spirit departed from Saul. Can this work today for you and me? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Mes...

Have important people in your life, perhaps even your own parents, not believed in you? If so, you and David might have something in common. And what changed David might be the key to change in your life! Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message 1 Samuel 16:11-13 Acts 1:8   If you've not read my book, Takin' it to Their Turf....

People look at our outward appearance, but God looks at the heart. God's not fooled by a person's charisma, charm, good looks, impressive physique, or fashionable clothing. In fact, He's not fooled by any of the outward things that impress us. God looks on the inside at the heart. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message...