Tom the Preacher

God opens doors no man can shut and shuts doors no man can open. Does this mean an open door is God's will? Should we always walk through an open door? Join me for today's  Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Revelation 3:7 Acts 14:27 Colossians 3:3 1 Corinthians 16:9 Proverbs 3:5-6 Have you read my book, "Takin' it to Their Turf"?...

Some people determine God's will entirely by their feelings. Others deny their feelings altogether. Which is right? Is there a balance we must aim for? This is an important topic. Join me for today's  Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Isaiah 32:17 Jeremiah 17:9 Ezekial 36:26 Colossians 3:15 Have you read my book, "Takin' it to Their T...

I hope you value anyone in your life who can give you good counsel. It's a treasure! But many people don't know the art of asking for or giving counsel. Join me for today's  Daily Word & Prayer to learn how to do it. Scripture Used in Today's Message Proverbs 12:15 Have you read my book, "Takin' it to Their Turf"? If not, you may request a copy on my website,...

Sometimes the way to discover God's will is to figure out what the opposite would be and who's behind that other course. This was the strategy presented in the C.S.  Lewis book, The Screwtape Letters. Join me for today's  Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message 2 Corinthians 2:11 Have you read my book, "Takin' it to Their Turf"? I...

You can't just seek God's will on big decisions and hope for a successful Christian life.  Why? Because often what seems like a small decision to us is really much bigger than we realize. Join me for today's  Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Proverbs 3:5-6 Genesis 3 (Adam and Eve) Genesis 24 (Rebekah) Have you read my book, "Takin&ap...

Are you concerned about the direction of our country? Join me for today's  Daily Word & Prayer to discover how to make America truly great again! Quote is by Alexis de Tocqueville  Have you read my book, "Takin' it to Their Turf"? If not, you may request a copy on my website, www.åTomthePreacher.com We send a copy to anyone who donates to our ministry, but if you can't...

What's going on in our college campuses? What, and WHO, is behind these protests over Israel? Join me for today's  Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Isaiah 5:20-23 Proverbs 24:24 Have you read my book, "Takin' it to Their Turf"? If not, you may request a copy on my website, www.åTomthePreacher.com We send a copy to anyone who don...

Do you want to do God's will but feel pressure to conform to the world? How do you overcome? The answer is simpler than you realize -- and it works! Join me for today's  Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Romans 12:2 Ephesians 5:15-18 Have you read my book, "Takin' it to Their Turf"? If not, you may request a copy on my website, w...

God's will reflects His heart -- His desires. Have you come to terms with the fact that God wants something, and you can help give it to Him? As we continue our series on Discovering God's Will for Your Life, we'll look at what's on His heart and how Jesus' life and ministry reflected this. Join me for today's  Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in...

Do you want to know God's will for your life? I certainly hope so. This should be the desire of all who follow Jesus. His will is good, acceptable, and perfect. But there's a question we ought to ask BEFORE we ask His will for our lives. Join me for today's  Daily Word & Prayer to discover what that question is and why it's so important to ask. Scripture Used in Today'...

There are many ways we waste our time, some worse than others. We all face incredible distractions that can eat away at our time and our lives. But most people who want to make the most of their life don't even think of the worst time-waster of all. Join me for today's  Daily Word & Prayer to learn what Scripture tells us about making the most of our time. Scripture Used in Today&apo...

Moses prayed that he would number his days so that he could present to God a heart of wisdom. Have you ever numbered your days? Do you want a "heart of wisdom"?  If so, join me for today's  Daily Word & Prayer to learn what it means to "number our days" and how that creates wisdom in our hearts. Scripture Used in Today's Message Psalm 90:10-12  Have you read my bo...

Do you know HOW to pray for your church and the people in 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.åTomthePreacher.com We send a copy to anyone who donates to our ministry, but if you can't do so, simply request a copy by sending us an email. Who do y...

Rahab lied and was commended for it.  The Hebrew midwives lied and were blessed by God. Does this mean it's OK to lie? Is this the Bible approving of moral relativism? Join me for today's  Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Exodus 20:1- 20 Romans 13:8-10 Joshua 2, 6, Hebrews 11:31 Exodus 1:15-21 Have you read my book, "Takin' it to The...

Lying has become quite commonplace in our culture. People may realize that when they lie they are breaking one of the Ten Commandments. However, the commandment against bearing false witness is a lot broader than simply not lying.  Join me for today's  Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Exodus 20:16 John 1:17, 14:6, 18:37 Revelation 19:11 Have you re...

Let's be honest: the real reason people argue that morals are relative is to justify having sex with whomever, whenever they want to. The relativists put forth arguments that sound quite persuasive because they give the A-OK to satisfying our lustful desires. You'd better know how to combat those arguments. Join me for today's  Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used i...

Do you ever look around and wonder how our culture has declined so far so fast? Perhaps the most evident way this is seen is in our loss of respect for life. People may claim they respect life, but actions prove otherwise. How can you rise above this disrespect for life, and how can you teach your kids to respect life?  Join me for today's  Daily Word & Prayer to learn the answers. Script...

We live in a world of incredible moral confusion. It's devastating the faith of millions. Do you know how to articulate God's moral truth? Can you give a reason why what the Bible says is good really is good, and what it says is bad really is bad? Join me for today's  Daily Word & Prayer to learn more on this vital topic. Scripture Used in Today's Message John 14:21 1 Peter...

Have you ever been cornered by someone asking, "Tell me what's wrong with   (fill in the blank with their favorite sin)  without saying, 'Because God said so'"? This is not only a favorite line of skeptics on campus, it's also one teens use quite effectively on their parents.  It's even one the serpent used to deceive Eve. It worked then and he's been using...

Iran's attack on Israel enters a new chapter in Israel's conflict with terror. There was both good news and bad news from this initial escalation, and something Americans should be concerned about as well. 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.åTom...

Richard Dawkins is back in the news. The world's most famous atheist who has expressed disdain for believers, surprised a lot of people by saying something positive about Christianity. How should we think about this? And what prompted him to say this that no one is talking about? Join me for today's  Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Matthew 5:...

Knowing what God wants us to do is one thing; doing it is another. But disciples are doers. They put their knowledge into action. This is far more important than you think. Join me for today's  Daily Word & Prayer to learn more about lifelong discipleship. Scripture Used in Today's Message Matthew 28:19-20 James 1:22 Have you read my book, "Takin' it to Their Turf"? If...

Becoming a disciple entails two basic steps. Many people neglect the first step. Make sure you don't! Join me for today's  Daily Word & Prayer to learn about that initial step of discipleship. Scripture Used in Today's Message Matthew 28:19-20 Romans 6:1-7 Have you read my book, "Takin' it to Their Turf"? If not, you may request a copy on my website, www.åTomthePr...

What does the Great Commission entail? Make disciples! What is a disciple? We will answer these important questions we will answer in today's  Daily Word & Prayer. Scripture Used in Today's Message Matthew 28:19-20 Colossians 1:28-29 1 Samuel 15 Have you read my book, "Takin' it to Their Turf"? If not, you may request a copy on my website, www.åTomthePreacher.com We se...

After Jesus rose from the dead, He had two basic messages He delivered over and again to His disciples. He used different terminology, but it all meant the same thing: GO! Go where? Go how? Who should go?  We will answer these important questions we will answer in today's  Daily Word & Prayer. Scripture Used in Today's Message Matthew 28:19-20 Mark 16:15 Luke 24:46-47 John 20:21 Acts...