Tom the Preacher

How do you arrive at the Truth? What if someone presents you with "facts," but your heart, your gut, and your logic tell you otherwise? And what if the "facts" lead you toward a life you know to be wrong? These are genuine questions. Where do they come from?  How should a Christian think about this? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer as we discuss "The Old Co...

Genesis 1 might be the most controversial chapter in the entire Bible. Is this the true story of the origin of the universe, the earth, the seas, and of us? Unfortunately, even good Christians disagree on the proper interpretation of this chapter. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to discover what the Bible actually says about our beginning.  And make sure to join me in the coming d...

Logic, reason, and common sense have long led thinking people to conclude there must be a God. But in recent decades, people have offered an alternative idea to our origin -- the theory of evolution. They assert, "I believe in science" rather than God, and of course, by this they mean evolution rather than creation. Is this claim legitimate?  Join me for today's Daily Word & Pra...

Blessed Assurance is a beautiful hymn that has inspired and comforted countless numbers of people. The story behind the woman who wrote this hymn may be even more inspiring! Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer as we learn more about the classic hymn, Blessed Assurance, Jesus is Mine. Who do you know who needs to hear this message? Go ahead and share it with them! To find Tom on Instag...

Students on campus often wonder how my wife and I, as Bible-believing Christians, relate to one another. Of course, their focus is that we should be equal and they assume that is contrary to what the Bible teaches. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to find my answer -- it will probably surprise you what I say. Who do you know who needs to hear this message? Go ahead and share it wit...

The coming of Jesus made fundamental changes in how we relate to God. This is seen in the New Testament (or new covenant) being different than the Old Testament (old covenant).  In today's Daily Word & Prayer, we'll see a distinction that you may have never noticed and one which I've never heard anyone else ever preach about. Join me for today's message; you'll be enco...

Christian, although you were once "darkness," God has transformed you into Light.  Do you know what that means and what it is supposed to look like? And should you be singing, "This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine," or does God have an even greater song for you to sing? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to discover the answers to these questions...

Only one life. That's all we have. Are you being careful to make the most of your life? Do you know HOW to make the most of your life? In today's message, Paul reveals the secret wisdom that, if applied, will assure you make the most of your life. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Who do you know who needs to hear this message? Go ahead and share it with the...

Just like a son wants to grow up and be like his dad, God wants us to grow up to be like our spiritual dad -- our heavenly Father. How do we do that? Create a world? No.  We do it by walking in LOVE, just as Christ walked in love. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more about this love -- what it looks like and how we, God's children, are to love. Who do you know who ne...

This contemporary hymn, written by Stuart Townend and Keith Getty, describes in powerful language the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Its lyrics teach solid doctrine and inspire devotion to Christ.  But did you know "In Christ Alone" is controversial?  There's even a denomination that wouldn't put it in their hymnbook unless they changed some words. Join me for...

Christians are often accused of being judgmental. Why is this?  Is it wrong to say someone is wrong? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer as we talk about our one cultural absolute that requires believers to be counter-cultural Who do you know who needs to hear this message? Go ahead and share it with them! Scripture Used in Today's Message Matthew 7:1 John 14:6 1 Timothy 2:5 Acts...

Our culture idolizes celebrities.  Most of these people live glamorous lives in direct contradiction to Christian values. Do you envy them? Do your kids? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn how to see through these people so you don't end up going down the same path they do. Who do you know who needs to hear this message? Go ahead and share it with them! Scripture Used i...

There are many reasons to live as Jesus calls us to live, some better than others.  Paul, the master motivator, urges us to "walk worthy" of our calling. What does that mean? Have you ever thought of "walking worthy" as a motivation? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn how this powerful motivation can motivate you! Who do you know who needs to hear this me...

God has good works planned out for you to do. Do you feel inadequate to perform them? Is He calling you to do something beyond your abilities? There's good news for you!  Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to discover how God is preparing you to do something significant. Who do you know who needs to hear this message? Go ahead and share it with them! Scripture Used in Today&apos...

Sit. Walk. Stand. These three postures are a key theme in the book of Ephesians.  Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer as we look at what our "walk" was before we came to Jesus. Who do you know who needs to hear this message? Go ahead and share it with them! Scripture Used in Today's Message Ephesians 2:1-3 To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TicTok, and elsewhere, go to...

We are not saved by our works, but the Bible has a LOT to say about work. Our nation has long embraced a "Christian work ethic." In fact, our work ethic has been a key component in the success of our nation.  Do we still have that work ethic or are we losing it? Join me today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Who do you know who needs to hear this message? Go ahead and share...

As we finish our study in the book of 2 Peter, we are reminded of a future worth hoping in, a warning to watch out for, and the reminder to let NOTHING rob us of our PEACE. And we even see surprising evidence for the New Testament scriptures that you might not have noticed before. Join us for today's Daily Word & Prayer as we conclude our study of 2 Peter. Who do you know who needs to hea...

Have you ever wondered why Jesus hasn't come back yet? What's the delay? It sure seems like the time is at hand. God never does things with a reason and He has a reason for delaying His return. Join us for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn what that reason is and how you can help hasten that day. Who do you know who needs to hear this message? Go ahead and share it with them!...

How's the world going to end? Does the Bible give clues? Absolutely! And for the first time in history, it's not hard to see how it could all play out. Join us for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn how the Bible describes the end of the world. Who do you know who needs to hear this message? Go ahead and share it with them! Scripture Used in Today's Message 2 Peter 3:7, 1...

Mockers mock the Christian faith. What have they mocked more than anything from the first days until these last days? The message that God will judge us. Join us for today's Daily Word & Prayer to understand why they mock you and be inspired to stand firm in the midst of it. Who do you know who needs to hear this message? Go ahead and share it with them! Scripture Used in Today's Mes...

How ought we to respond when we are mocked for our religion?  What's behind this mocking? Is this is a form of persecution? We'd better be prepared because 2 Peter warns us that mocking would increase in the last days. Join us for today's Daily Word & Prayer to gain insight on how you can endure, and even prevail when you are mocked for your beliefs. Who do you know who needs to...

"O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing" is a classic hymn written by Charles Wesley. Wesley wrote this poem on the one year anniversary of his conversion, and originally there were 18 stanzas! But what did he mean by "A Thousand Tongues"? Believe it or not, I sang this for years with a misunderstanding of that initial phrase... or was I right all along? Join us for today's Dail...

The rising cost of a college education has saddled many young people with onerous debt. Should there be student loan forgiveness? Proposed solutions are exasperating more political divide in our nation. Join us for today's Daily Word & Prayer where we'll try to think about this in a Biblical way. Who do you know who needs to hear this message? Go ahead and share it with them! To find...

Deconstruction is nothing new. Saying, "I've deconstructed my faith," is just the modern way of saying, "I've become an apostate; I've turned away from the Lord." What does the Bible say about such people? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer as we continue our study in 2 Peter. Who do you know who needs to hear this message? Go ahead and share it wit...

Is authority a good or bad thing? How does it fit into the Christian life? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer as we continue our study in 2 Peter. Who do you know who needs to hear this message? Go ahead and share it with them! Scripture Used in Today's Message 2 Peter 2:10 Romans 1:21-23 Genesis 3:1-6 Matthew 28:18-20 To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TicTok, and elsewhere, g...