Tom the Preacher

I've traveled quite a bit over the years. People often ask me if I enjoy it. My answer is yes, and no! :)  Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to find out something about me you might not have realized 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 eva...

God calls us to speak up for the truth and to give people a hope for life. But are there times we should remain quiet? How do I discern when to speak and when not to? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Acts 13:44-46 Luke 23:9 James 1:5 If you've not read my book, Takin' it to Their Turf. request a copy on my website, www...

It's Valentine's Day! Love is in the air. But did you know that Valentine's Day began as a Christian holiday? And did you also know that "Love" isn't always "Love"? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message John 15:13 If you've not read my book, Takin' it to Their Turf. request a copy on...

Have you ever kept a personal journal? Journaling is one of the best practices I suggested yesterday in my message about increasing our attention span. I highly recommend it, but I must confess that I've had an on-again, off-again relationship with journaling. Maybe you have, too. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Proverbs 4...

Our brains are actually changing due to the way we receive infomation these days. How is this affecting our spiritual lives? Furthermore, I wonder what the writer of Hebrews would think about this. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Hebrews 13:22 If you've not read my book, Takin' it to Their Turf. request a copy on my w...

Do you ever wonder which is more important as a Christian: BEING the right person, or DOING the right things? (And by "right," I mean what God wants us to be or to do). I've seen Christians get really confused over this controversy. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Hebrews 13:20-21 If you've not read my book,...

A good conscience let's you sleep at night and look in the mirror without feeling shame. A bad conscience can shipwreck your faith. How do you gain a good conscience. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Hebrews 13:18 1 Timothy 1:19 Acts 24:16 If you've not read my book, Takin' it to Their Turf. request a copy on my w...

Have you ever noticed how many Christians become fascinated with strange teachings? Why is this? The Bible warns us to beware of "strange doctrines." Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more so you can guard yourself from this trap Scripture Used in Today's Message 1 Timothy 1:3 If you've not read my book, Takin' it to Their Turf. request a copy on my...

Who is Elon Musk? How is he affecting our country? What should be our response as Christians? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more and to pray for him. Scripture Used in Today's Message Proverbs 22:7 Psalm 37:21 Deuteronomy 28:44 If you've not read my book, Takin' it to Their Turf. request a copy on my website, www. CampusAmerica.com. You'll be inspire...

Do you have Christian leaders? How well do they know you? How well do you know them? Are you relating to them in ways Scripture instructs us to? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Hebrews 13:17 If you've not read my book, Takin' it to Their Turf. request a copy on my website, www. CampusAmerica.com. You'll be inspir...

There are a few things in life that can radically change our attitude. This is one of them. Sometimes it's easy;  sometimes its not. But it does work Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Hebrews 13:15 The Song I quoted from is, Bless God , written by Cody Carnes / Brooke Ligertwood / Michael Brandon Lake and performed by Brooke...

Jesus suffered "outside the gate." Those who love Him will sometimes share in those sufferings by expereincing rejection from others. It hurts, but at the same time, it's glorious! Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Hebrews 13:11-14 If you've not read my book, Takin' it to Their Turf. request a copy on my...

It's one thing to start the Christian life; it's quite another to finish it. Many start, not all finish well. You can learn something from those who finish if you do what we will talk about in today's message. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Hebrews 13:7-8 If you've not read my book, Takin' it to Their...

Have you been told money is the root of all evil? Is this what the Bible teaches? If so, how can we function in a world where you need money just to survive.  Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more about this phrase and what the Bible really says about the money Scripture Used in Today's Message Hebrews 13:5 1 Timothy 6:7-10 Philippians 4:11-13 If you've not read...

Do you ever feel cursed? Are there people against you? God can turn a curse into a blessing. He's done it before and He can do it again! Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more Scripture Used in Today's Message Nehemiah 13:1-2 Galatians 3:13-14 If you've not read my book, Takin' it to Their Turf. request a copy on my website, www. CampusAmerica.com. You&a...

You don't have to have seen an angel to believe in them, or to have benefited from them. But you might have seen an angel, or even talked with one, without knowing it! What's this all about? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn ore about these powerful angelic beings. Scripture Used in Today's Message Hebrews 13:1-3 Hebrews 1:13-14 If you've not read my boo...

There are two kingdoms: one cannot be shaken, while the other will surely be. If you're in the unshakable kingdom, don't live like you're in the other one. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn of three soul-killers you must avoid, and must help others avoid as wellmore. Scripture Used in Today's Message Hebrews 12:25-29 If you've not read my book, Taki...

Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn of three soul-killers you must avoid, and must help others avoid as well Scripture Used in Today's Message Hebrews 12:15-16 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 thr...

Never doubt the love of God, even if life gets tough. Sometimes tough times are what our loving heavenly Father knows is really in our best interest.  Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Hebrews 12:3-11 If you've not read my book, Takin' it to Their Turf. request a copy on my website, www. CampusAmerica.com. You'll b...

It's difficult to find good church. They are out there, but you need to know what to look for. 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+ stories I...

America has long been involved in a "Culture War," in other words, a struggle in defining what is right and wrong. The past several weeks have seen incredible change in ways you may not be aware of. 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'l...

Will you be in God's Faith Hall of Fame? Obviously, you won't make it in Hebrews 11. We neither add nor take away from God's completed Scripture. But your story is being written, recorded, and remembered in the annals of heaven. God hears your prayers and sees your actions, and He promises to reward us for our works of faith here on earth.  Join me for today's Daily Word &...

It seems strange to include Rabab in God's Faith Hall of Fame. After all, she was a Gentile harlot living in Jericho, a city known for its pagan worship and debauchery. Of course, that's not why she made the Hall of Fame. She made it because she told a lie! How strange it that?! Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Hebrews...

Are you on the offensive in your Christian life? Until now, our examples from God's Faith Hall of Fame (Hebrews 11) have focused on salvation (Abel), walking with God (Enoch), heeding a warning (Noah), having a baby (Abraham and Sarah), and making choices that honor God even if those choices involve suffering (Moses). These are all personal in nature. But now, the writer of Hebrews transition...

No one always wins. But winners learn something from their losses. This is one of the ways of God you must learn if you wish to be a true champion for Christ. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message 2 Corinthians 4:6-10 If you've not read my book, Takin' it to Their Turf. request a copy on my website, www. CampusAmerica.com....