Tom the Preacher

After a number of years of relative peace, the Hamas terror in Israel has placed Islam is back in the news. The more we understand Islam, the more we see how different it is from Christianity.  Join me for Today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Messageaç 1 John 2:22 Join us at our Faithwalers Conference, December 27-30, in Black Mountain, NC.  Go to Fait...

After a number of years of relative peace, Islam is back in the news. What should we understand about this religion? Do we worship the same God? Is Islam just an extension of Christianity just as Christianity is an extension of Judaism? Join me for Today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Messageaç Join us at our Faithwalers Conference, December 27-30, in...

Love was the aim of the Apostle Paul's teaching. It ought to be ours as well. But we often fight over Scripture with unloving attitudes and words.  It doesn't need to be this way. We must contend for the truth, but we can do so in a loving way. But what does that look like? What is true Biblical love? Join me for Today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today...

We're all tempted. Even Jesus was tempted. But giving into temptation is not inevitable. However, if you want to overcome temptation, you must utilize the tool Jesus used.  Resisting temptation is a fight, but with this tool, it can be easier than you think. Join me for Today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more Scripture Used in Today's Messageaç Titus 2:11-12 Matthew 4:4, 7, 10...

Do you know HOW medicine works to make you better? I don't, and yet I take it and it works. Its the same with God's word. Just take it, believe it, and watch it go to work in your life. Join me for Today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more Scripture Used in Today's Messageaç 1 Thessalonians 2:13 Philippians 2:13 Join us at our Faithwalers Conference, December 27-30, in Blac...

You were meant to live forever. And you are meant to do things that will last forever.  Some things are temporal; don't let them crowd out the eternal.  Join me for Today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn how to do the things that will last forever. Scripture Used in Today's Messageaç Isaiah 40:6-8 Matthew 24:35 1 John 2:15-17 Matthew 6:19-21 Join us at our Faithwalers Conference,...

Do you ever wonder why some people have an extremely twisted view of God? I see it on campus nearly every day and wonder how people can be so far off. Sometimes it's not the devil's fault. Who's behind it might surprise you.  Join me for Today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Messageaç Psalm 18:25-26 Titus 1:15-16 Join us at our Faithwaler...

Your mind matters because what you believe matters. Some people's minds are set on things that lead to death, while other people's minds are set on the things that lead to life. Do you know the difference? Join me for Today's Daily Word & Prayer to discover how your mind can become a mind of life and peace Scripture Used in Today's Messageaç Romans 8:5-8 Romans 1:28 Romans...

Faith moves mountains! So, naturally, we want our faith to increase.  How do we do it ... what is involved in developing greater faith? Join me for Today's Daily Word & Prayer to see how important FAITH is and the key ingredient to gaining more of it. Scripture Used in Today's Messageaç 1 John 2:14 Joshua 1:8-9 1 Corinthians 16:13 Ephesians 6:10-14 Join us at our Faithwalers Conferen...

Faith moves mountains! So, naturally, we want our faith to increase.  How do we do it ... what is involved in developing greater faith? Join me for Today's Daily Word & Prayer to see how important FAITH is and the key ingredient to gaining more of it. Scripture Used in Today's Messageaç Matthew 17:20 Hebrews 11 Romans 10:17 Join us at our Faithwalers Conference, December 27-30, in Bl...

In a world filled with ups and downs, twists and turns, who wouldn't want strength and stability? Is this a natural inborn quality some people have and others simply don't? Or is there something you and I can do to become deeply rooted? Join me for Today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Messageaç Psalm 1:1-3 Joshua 1:8 Join us at our Faithwaler...

God calls us to do important things during our sojourn on this earth. It's likely to be more than you feel adequate for, but that doesn't stop God from making you adequate.  Join me for Today's Daily Word & Prayer as we look at one key element of how He prepares us to accomplish His will. Scripture Used in Today's Messageaç 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Join us at our Faithwalers Confe...

Prayer is evidence of humility. Lack of prayer may indicate we're trusting in ourselves rather than God. When you think of issues you're facing (both big ones and little ones), have you remembered to humble yourself and pray? Join me for Today's Daily Word & Prayer as we take a moment to PRAY for some things where only God can make the difference! Scripture Used in Today's...

Evil is so painful that some people think we'd be better off without it. They blame God for giving it to us. But God has His purposes. His ways are above our ways and sometimes they are beyond us figuring out. We simply need to trust His goodness and sovereignty. But God did have a purpose in giving us free will and we'd better be fulfilling that purpose. Join me for Today's Daily W...

Demonstrations in American cities and on American campuses in support of Hamas? Of terrorism? What gives?  It's shocking and upsetting. But we are called to overcome evil with good, and that's where God, the gospel, and faithful believers come in. Join me for Today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn how to respond to these events and to hear an inspiring story of a most unlikely con...

Today I try to tackle an extremely controversial topic: Why does a good God allow evil in the world? This isn't just philosophical; after events like the terror massacre in Israel, it can become deeply personal. Join me for Today's Daily Word & Prayer to think through this with me. Scripture Used in Today's Messageaç Romans 8:28-29 Join us at our Faithwalers Conference, December...

Our nation may be divided, but we can all agree that terrorists slaughtering over a thousand unarmed civilians, including women, children, and even babies, is wrong, right? Evidently NOT! Which raises the question: How does someone figure out who's a good guy and who's a bad guy? Join me for Today's Daily Word & Prayer to see what the Bible says about this. Scripture Used in Tod...

Hamas terrorists attacked and murdered hundreds of innocent men, women, and children in Israel. Israel is responding with a siege and unending bombing of Gaza. Should I Christian support this response? Should we advocate that they forgive their enemies rather than bomb them? Join me for Today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn what the Bible actually says about this. Scripture Used in Today&a...

I couldn't believe my eyes. The streets of big cities in AMERICA filled with supporters of the Hamas terrorism in Israel. Is there an enemy within OUR borders? Are we vulnerable? Join me for Today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more Scripture Used in Today's Messageaç Psalm 91 Join us at our Faithwalers Conference, December 27-30, in Black Mountain, NC.  Go to Faithwalkersconfer...

Join me for Today's Daily Word & Prayer for background on what's happening in Israel and to pray for this nation. Scripture Used in Today's Messageaç 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 th...

This is an argument sinners love to make, and there is some truth to what they contend. What's the line between privacy rights and the interests of the state? Join me for Today's Daily Word & Prayer to get some perspective on this tricky question. Scripture Used in Today's Messageaç Joshua 6-7 Join us at our Faithwalers Conference, December 27-30, in Black Mountain, NC.  Go to F...

Some couples bring out the best in one another; others bring out the worst in each other. Hopefully, you want to do the former and not the latter.  Join me for Today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn how you can bring out the best in them and then they can bring out the best in you! Scripture Used in Today's Messageaç 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Join us at our Faithwalers Conference, December...

Conflict is inevitable in any close relationship, including marriage. How do you work through those conflicts, hurts, and disappointments? There's a simple solution -- not an easy solution, but a powerful one! Join me for Today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Messageaç Ephesians 5:22, 25, 32 Join us at our Faithwalers Conference, December 27-30, in...

You may be alarmed at how redefining marriage is negatively affecting society.  But there's a terribly negative effect that few people are talking about that should concern us even more. Join me for Today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Messageaç Ephesians 5:31-32 Join us at our Faithwalers Conference, December 27-30, in Black Mountain, NC.  Go to...

Secular Progressives have redefined marriage and our culture has gone along with it. Have you? Do you even know what a marriage is? Can you define it? The day is coming, and may already be here, when our understanding of marriage is the distinguishing factor of what it means to live as a Christian. Join me for Today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Messa...