Tom the Preacher

Christmas is meant to be a joyous time filled with love, hope, and  promise. But for those who have suffered loss or have no one to celebrate with, this time can be extra painful and sad. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to as we take time to remember and pray for those who are sad during this Christmas season. Scripture Used in Today's Message Ecclesiastes 3;1, 2, 4 Romans 12...

Do you want your Christmas to go just right? Most of us do. We have plans and we picture just how our Christmas day should go. But sometimes things don't go as planned. And sometimes, that works out for the better. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to hear the inspiring story of how we got the carol, Silent Night. Have you read my book, "Takin' it to Their Turf"?...

Christmas is celebrated throughout much of the world, and yet many (maybe most) people have not experienced what Christmas is truly about. This week can be a time for them to discover who Jesus is. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer as we take a few minutes to pray for our lost loved ones during this Christmas season. Scripture Used in Today's Message Matthew 1:18-21 Have you re...

On Christmas Eve, 1906, the first human voice was broadcast over radio waves. Imagine how this communication breakthrough has changed changed the world since then. But the words spoken have changed the world even more than that technology. Want to know what was said?  Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Have you read my book, "Takin' it to Their Turf"? If...

There's a fascinating controversy behind this famous Christmas carol that at first might seem silly. But there's more than meets the ear!  Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn what happened and why. Have you read my book, "Takin' it to Their Turf"? If not, you may request a copy on my website, www. TomthePreacher.com We send a copy to anyone who donate...

Does God work in mysterious ways? Of course, He does. But He does work! The beautiful carol, Angels, from the Realms of Glory, bears testimony to this.  Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Have you read my book, "Takin' it to Their Turf"? If not, you may request a copy on my website, www. TomthePreacher.com We send a copy to anyone who donates to our mini...

If, as many believe, "Christmas is for the children," then "Away in a Manger" is a powerful Christmas carol that you should know and sing.  Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn why. Have you read my book, "Takin' it to Their Turf"? If not, you may request a copy on my website, www. TomthePreacher.com We send a copy to anyone who donates to ou...

Christmas carols are such a rich part of the Christmas season. Right near the top of the list for favorite carols is "Joy to the World," but it might surprise you to discover what the writer of this carol had in mind as he wrote! Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn the story behind this wonderful song. Have you read my book, "Takin' it to Their Turf"?...

Why are so many people falling away from the Lord and losing faith in the Bible? There's no simple answer to this troubling question, but if you don't want to become a spiritual casualty, I have some simple advice offer: treat the Bible as if it actually is the word of God.  Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Matthew 11:...

Has anyone ever told you, "The Bible is just another book"? If so, that tells you more about the person than it does about the Bible. Charitably put, they don't know what they're talking about, for even though the following facts don't prove the Bible is the word of God, they leave no doubt that the Bible is the most amazing book ever written.  Join me for today's Dai...

In our time-tested judicial system, we call upon witnesses who tell us what they saw. The more witnesses, the better. Those witnesses must then be cross-examined. Circumstantial evidence is also presented to buttress the case. If the evidence is compelling and multiple witnesses testify to an event and stand up under cross-examination, the jury should conclude that the event took place beyond all...

There's not enough evidence to FORCE someone to believe who doesn't want to. But for the open-minded person, prophesy offers a compelling case to believe God Himself is behind the Scripture. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Isaiah 46:9-10 Prophecies of the Messiah referred to in this message  Born in Bethlehem         ...

Skeptics argue that since the Bible was written by fallible men, it cannot be infallible. Has a skeptic ever argued this with you? Did it leave you confused? How should we answer this allegation? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message 2 Timothy 3:16-17 2 Peter 1:20-21 Little Eyes Upon You is quoted in The Edge, by Howard E Ferguson, a...

Mom, Dads, Grandmas and Grandpas, you have more opportunity to make disciples of Jesus Christ than you realize. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to be inspired by the opportunity right under your nose. Little Eyes Upon You is quoted in The Edge, by Howard E Ferguson, a book of motivational stories and quotes that is no longer in print, but can be found in used bookstores.  Have you...

Have you ever wondered why there appear to be two different genealogies for Jesus? Has a skeptic ever challenged you about this? The answer isn't apparent without digging deeper into Scripture, but we'll find that answer in today's Daily Word & Prayer Scripture Used in Today's Message Matthew 1:16 Luke 3:23 Isaiah 9:6-7 Isaiah 52:13, 53:11 Have you read my book, "Takin...

I love to invest money in God's kingdom. I hope you do, too. Why? Because giving is one of the most spiritual things you can do! Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message 1 Chronicles 29:12 James 1:17 Proverbs 10:22 2 Corinthians 9:6-12 Have you read my book, "Takin' it to Their Turf"? If not, you may request a copy o...

Christianity is based on the revelation of God found in the Bible. Therefore we hold the Bible in high esteem; but we are also to honor those who work hard to teach us the Bible and to preach it to others. Who are the people teaching you the Bible. How are you honoring them? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message 1 Corinthians 9:11 He...

'm 67 years old; I'm no longer young. But I focus on the youth and hope to continue doing so as long as I can. There are important reasons why I do, and why, if you are able, you should support missionaries who focus on reaching young people. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Ecclesiastes 12:1 1 Timothy 4:12 Luke 10:2 H...

Most non-profit ministries rely heavily on year-end gifts to meet their annual budgets. I encourage you to be a generous giver, but I also urge you to be a wise giver by carefully considering where you allocate your resources. In light of that, over the next several days I will present reasons to support Campus America (formerly Tom Short Campus Ministries) and why partnering with us is a great in...

Most non-profit ministries rely heavily on year-end gifts to meet their annual budgets. I encourage you to be a generous giver, but I also urge you to be a wise giver by carefully considering where you allocate your resources. In light of that, over the next several days I will present reasons to support Campus America (formerly Tom Short Campus Ministries) and why partnering with us is a great in...

Has your team lost a big game lately? Are you feeling angry? Disappointed? Frustrated? There's much to learn about life from such experiences -- valuable lessons God wants us to learn. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Matthew 6:19-21 Have you read my book, "Takin' it to Their Turf"? If n...

Is it ever good to hate? If not, why are we so tempted to do so? If so, what is it appropriate to hate? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Psalm 119:128 Psalm 119:104 Romans 12:9 Have you read my book, "Takin' it to Their Turf"? If not, you may request a copy on my website, www. TomthePreacher.com We send a copy to...

The Christmas season is upon us. Will your's be centered in Christ and will the secular materiialism replace Christ as the reason for the season? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn how you can make this Christmas more about Jesus Scripture Used in Today's Message Luke 10:38-42 Have you read my book, "Takin' it to Their Turf"? If not, you may request...

What do you give to the person who already has everything? You might think I'm referring to your Christmas shopping, but actually, I'm talking about God. What gift can we give to our heavenly Father? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn of a special gift YOU can give to the Almighty God Scripture Used in Today's Message Psalm 50:7-15, 22-23 Hebrews 13:5 Have you...

What would you do to be healed of the dreaded disease of leprosy? Would you follow doctor's orders as precisely as possible? What if you were healed? What would you do next? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn how Jesus used the healing of lepers to teach us a vital lesson on priorities.. Scripture Used in Today's Message Luke 17:11-19 Have you read my book, "T...