Tom the Preacher

Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer as I share brief updates, and more importantly, pray for the people affected by Hurricane Helene, the war breaking out in Israel, and our upcoming elections. 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 ministry, but...

"If you were to die tonight, and God were to ask you why He should let you into His heaven, what would you say?" I love asking students this question. It cuts through the smoke and usually gives me the opportunity to make a clear gospel presentation. This week, I may have heard the worst answer I've ever heard to this question. It caught me totally off-guard. Join me for today'...

This question is not a new one. But many of the circumstances young people face today bring in a significant reason couples live together without being married. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn about this new problem and my advice in light of it. Scripture Used in Today's Message Hebrews 13:4 Genesis 1:27-28 Have you read my book, "Takin' it to Their Turf&qu...

"Why do you care if I'm gay, or if someone else is trans?" The question coming from this Ohio University student was sincere. She wasn't looking for an argument, just an explanation. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to hear how I answered a girl giving this excuse for her unbelief. Scripture Used in Today's Message Galatians 5:9 Proverbs 24:11 Have you read...

Do you know people who've left the faith because "Christians are hypocrites"? People may walk away from the faith, but If they do, I don't want it to be for some flimsy excuse not based on the truth. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to hear how I recently answered a girl giving this excuse for her unbelief. Have you read my book, "Takin' it to Their Tu...

Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer for an update and prayer on the floods hitting North Carolina, Florida, and Tennessee. Scripture Used in Today's Message Psalm 29:10-11 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 ministry, but if you can't...

Scripture warns us against having a hard heart. Plenty of people ignore that advice and pay the price by becoming cold toward God and the things of God.  Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn one way to guard your heart from becoming hard. Scripture Used in Today's Message Hebrews 3:7-13 Isaiah 57:15 Have you read my book, "Takin' it to Their Turf"? If not,...

In this political season, Christians are once again being criticized for engaing in the "cultural war." Should we be engage in this activity? What is the "cultural war"?  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...

Over the past few weeks, we have been looking at the greatness of God's love for us. Though we've barely scratched the surface of the incomprehensible riches of His love, let there be no doubt that He loves you and me. But this leads to an obvious question: What should be our response to the love of God? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in To...

Can you talk about the love of God too much? I doubt anyone does, but plenty of people are guilty of only talking about God's love to the exclusion of other aspects of God's character. And that can lead to misunderstandings about God and our relation to HIm. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Romans 2:3-6 John 16:8 Have...

Is there really nothing you and I can do to cause God to love us any more or any less? Perhaps. But the Bible also teaches that God's actions toward us are often determined by our actions -- our faith, our humility, and in the case of today's verse, our obedience. How does God's unconditional love not contradict Jesus' statement that the person who loves Him (a love demonstrate...

Have you ever doubted the love of God because you were experiencing tough times?  After all, if God is sovereign and He loves us, surely He would protect us from trouble, wouldn't He? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Romans 8:38-39 Hebrews 12:4-11 Have you read my book, "Takin' it to Their Turf"? If not, you...

Is it too cliche to say, "You might be the only Bible some people will ever read"? It seems this is John's point when he says that even though no one has ever seen God that people can see God in and through us as we love one another. But there's something even greater! Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message 1 John...

In the world we have tribulation that is too much for us to handle. We are designed to need the favor and strength of God.  Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to receive the blessing of His favor and peace. Scripture Used in Today's Message John 16:33 Numbers 6:24-26 Have you read my book, "Takin' it to Their Turf"? If not, you may request a copy on my website, ww...

Do our prayers really make a difference or is God going to do what He's going to do regardless of what we ask? How does the above question relate to our personal life, our family, our church, and our nation? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Ezekiel 22:30 Ephesians 6:12-18 Have you read my book, "Takin' it to Their...

How do you know that which is beyond comprehension? How do you define something that is beyond description? God, the infinite God, uses several phrases in Scripture to define the greatness of His love for His people. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Ephesians 3:19 Psalm 107:11, 17 Have you read my book, "Takin' it to T...

Of the many metaphors in Scripture used to illustrate God's love, the image of a bridegroom's joy over his bride is both insightful and inspiring. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Isaiah 62:5  Ephesians 5:25-27 Have you read my book, "Takin' it to Their Turf"? If not, you may request a copy on my website...

When life becomes exhausting, it's good to know God doesn't get tired.  Every day He has new compassion for us and new demonstrations of His love. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Isaiah 40:28-31 Ephesians 3:17-20 Lamentations 3:22-23 Have you read my book, "Takin' it to Their Turf"? If not, you may requ...

Have you seen a championship team when they are presented with their trophy? The players pass the award among themselves, hold it high for all to see -- some even kiss it (yuch!) In a very real sense, I believe that's how God thinks about you and me! Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Zephaniah 3:17 Luke 15:7, 23-24 Have you...

What has happened to our country? It seems as if evil has been unleashed upon us. What's a Christian to do? Should we care?  Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to hear my opinion on this. 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 ministry, but...

23 years after the worst terrorist attack on our homeland, I ask what have we learned. And what haven't we learned. Is God judging America? If so, what should be be doing about it? 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...

The Psalmist sang to God about the love of God, and as a result, he experienced the love of God more deeply. Music has the power to touch our emotions in the deepest parts of our soul. While it is paramount to have correct theology about God, it's also important that those theological truths come to reside in our innermost being. Music helps make that happen. Join me for today's Daily Wo...

Do you want the ultimate "privilege" in life? Become a child of God! There's nothing like it Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn how God treats His children differently. Scripture Used in Today's Message 1 John 3:1 John 1:11-13 Matthew 7:9-11 Romans 8:28 1 John 2:1-2 Have you read my book, "Takin' it to Their Turf"? If not, you may request a...

Whether you realize it or not, YOU do have enemies who want to destroy you. You'd best be aware of them. They can be quite intimidating, but they need not defeat you because He who is FOR you is greater than those who are AGAINST you. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more Scripture Used in Today's Message Matthew 7:15 John 15:19 Ephesians 6:12 Romans 7:18-19 Roma...

Could there be a fate worse than death?  I think there is, and Jesus experienced it to secure our salvation. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more Scripture Used in Today's Message Romans 5:8 2 Corinthians 5:21 Hebrews 7:26 Hebrews 1:9 Have you read my book, "Takin' it to Their Turf"? If not, you may request a copy on my website, www. TomthePreacher.com...