Tom the Preacher

God is a God who answers prayer. Never forget it. And never become discouraged if prayers aren't answered as quickly as you would like. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Psalm 65:5 Psalm 66:3, 5 Join us at our Faithwalers Conference, December 27-30, in Black Mountain, NC.  Go to Faithwalkersconference.com to learn more and t...

The story of our nation is one of courage, heroism, and devotion to God. Perhaps most of all, it is the story of God's gracious hand upon a people who sought to honor Him. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. The Proclamation I read today can be found here https://pilgrimhall.org/pdf/TG_First_National_Thanksgiving_Proclamation_1777.pdf Join us at our Faithwalers Con...

Choosing the right gift can be challenging, and of course, you never want to leave someone off your gift-giving list. But what to give the Person who has everything? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to find the answer. Scripture Used in Today's Message Psalm 50:23 Hebrews 13:15 Matthew 15:8 Join us at our Faithwalers Conference, December 27-30, in Black Mountain, NC.  Go to Fa...

Giving thanks when things are going well is a test of our humility; giving thanks when things aren't going well is a test of our faith and obedience. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer and learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 James 1:2-4 Join us at our Faithwalers Conference, December 27-30, in Black Mountain, NC.  Go to Faithwalkersconferen...

Thanksgiving and Praise are vital parts of the Christian life. It needs to become second nature -- our spontaneous response -- to be regularly thanking God. Don't forget to do this! Other people might forget, but not you. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer and learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Psalm 103:2 Luke 17:11-19 Join us at our Faithwalers Conference, Dece...

The pressure of religion is to perform, to measure up. God offers us something far better: He lives in us and flows through us. He is the source; we are only a channel of His life and blessing to our world. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer and learn how you can be a channel of God's blessing to the world. Scripture Used in Today's Message John 7:37-39 Join us at our Faith...

Ohio voters recently enshrined in their Constitution the "right to abortion." What's going on here? Are there important lessons to learn? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer and I try to unpack what we must learn from this stunning defeat. Join us at our Faithwalers Conference, December 27-30, in Black Mountain, NC.  Go to Faithwalkersconference.com to learn more and to...

Your story, your testimony, matters. It's a glory to God. There are no boring or uninteresting testimonies, so don't tell your's in a boring fashion. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer where I'll give some vital tips on how to create and share your personal testimony. This is part 5 of my series, Evangelism for People Who Aren't Evangelists.   Scripture Used...

Not an evangelist, but still want to win people to Christ? I've got good news for you!  In today's Daily Word & Prayer I'll share a powerful tool that you can begin utilizing immediately that will help win lost people to the Lord. This is part 4 of my series, Evangelism for People Who Aren't Evangelists.   Scripture Used in Today's Message Matthew 13:3-8, 18-23 John 20...

Not an evangelist, but still want to win people to Christ? I've got good news for you!  In today's Daily Word & Prayer I'll share a powerful tool that you can begin utilizing immediately that will help win lost people to the Lord. This is part 3 of my series, Evangelism for People Who Aren't Evangelists.   Scripture Used in Today's Message Matthew  18:19-20 Join us at...

Starting a gospel conversation, especially if you're not a gifted evangelist, can be very difficult. I can't make it easy, but in today's Daily Word & Prayer I'll share some tips that will make it easier.   Scripture Used in Today's Message Matthew 4:19 Join us at our Faithwalers Conference, December 27-30, in Black Mountain, NC.  Go to Faithwalkersconference.com to le...

Not everyone is a gifted and skilled evangelist. But that doesn't mean you can't share the good news, nor does it mean God wants to use other people instead of you. Join me for Today's Daily Word & Prayer as we begin a new series of messages designed to help ordinary followers of Jesus make a difference in the lives of unbelievers.  Scripture Used in Today's Message Matthew...

Tradition isn't a bad thing. In fact, traditions are one of the most important ways to pass on values and beliefs to the next generation -- to your children. Join me for Today's Daily Word & Prayer as we look at some simple traditions that can build bonds of love in your family and protect your children from going astray. Scripture Used in Today's Message Deuteronomy 6:6 Join us...

People make their own decisions. Sometimes those decisions are really bad ones. The worst decision they can make is to turn away from the Lord. Is there hope for them? Can they be won back? Join me for Today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message James 5:19-20 2 Timothy 2:23-26 Join us at our Faithwalers Conference, December 27-30, in Black Mountain, N...

Those who leave the faith do so because they are DEFEATED. The enemy of their souls won. It doesn't need to be this way. We all come to Christ weak and needy, but He intends to make us strong so that we prevail. Join me for Today's Daily Word & Prayer to discover how to avoid this trap. Scripture Used in Today's Message Ephesians 6:10, 12 1 John 2:15 Join us at our Faithwalers C...

Everyone likes to be liked. No one likes to be rejected, mocked, or left out of the "in crowd." But following the crowd often leads to compromise of our convictions which can easily lead to a rejection of our convictions -- even our convictions about God. What's the solution? Join me for Today's Daily Word & Prayer to discover how to avoid this trap. Scripture Used in Today...

Life doesn't always turn out the way we want it to. When this happens, it's not uncommon to blame God. That blame can turn into bitterness, and bitterness can lead a person to reject God altogether. Do you know how to deal with disappointment? Join me for Today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Romans 8:28 Psalm 27:13-14 1 Thessalonians...

Of the many reasons a person falls away from the faith, this one almost assures that they will do so. That reason: they aren't saved to begin with! What constitutes salvation in a young person? How do they own their faith? Join me for Today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Messageaç John 3:3 2 Corinthians 13:5 1 Peter 2:1-3 Join us at our Faithwaler...

People often give excuses rather than the real reason that they reject Christ. Why? Because their conscience convicts them that the real reason isn't a good one.  There's one real reason that stands out above all others -- engaging in the lusts of the flesh. Join me for Today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more about this. Scripture Used in Today's Messageaç 1 Peter 2:11 Pr...

Ohio is facing a major test regarding abortion and the right to life. The polling doesn't look favorable for reasons that may shock you. Prayer is urgently requested. Join me for Today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Messageaç Exodus 20:13 Join us at our Faithwalers Conference, December 27-30, in Black Mountain, NC.  Go to Faithwalkersconference.co...

Join me for Today's Daily Word & Prayer to be encouraged and inspired from one of the most beautiful Psalms Scripture Used in Today's Messageaç Psalm 34 Join us at our Faithwalers Conference, December 27-30, in Black Mountain, NC.  Go to Faithwalkersconference.com to learn more and to register Who do you know that needs to hear today's message?  Go ahead and forward this to them...

How is it that we can make God seem boring?  There's no one more exciting that our Creator. Indeed, the very word "enthusiasm" literally means "filled with God"! I suggest that there's a better way to keep young people engaged than simply giving them fun stuff to do. Join me for Today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn how to give your teens something worth livin...

Do you understand the correlation between the people you connect with and your connection with God? That's right; choosing the wrong friends is detrimental to your relationship with Christ. So, choose them wisely. Join me for Today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn what type of friends you should choose, and what type you should avoid. Scripture Used in Today's Messageaç 1 Corinthi...

Are you concerned that schools are indoctrinating young people in politically charged hot-button issues? Perhaps you should be more concerned about what kids are NOT learning that is causing them to forsake the Christian faith. Join me for Today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Messageaç Romans 1:28 Proverbs 1:7 Join us at our Faithwalers Conference, Dec...

I regularly run into people who no longer believe in God because church people hurt them. I understand that the pain is real. But I also think there an another problem -- the real reason someone like this has rejected the faith. Do you know what that real problem is? Join me for Today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn the answer and what to do about it. Scripture Used in Today's Message...