Tom the Preacher

It's pretty easy for anger to become sinful, especially if we violate one simple instruction found in the book of Ephesians -- never let the sun go down on your anger. What happens if you do that? You give our spiritual enemy an opportunity. And you don't want to do that! Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Ephesians 4:26...

We exert a lot of emotional energy attacking people we're angry at. Imagine if you directed that same energy toward the problem rather than toward a person. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer as we discuss how to do this. Scripture Used in Today's Message Ephesians 4:26-27 Proverbs 16:32 Romans 12:17 To find me on Instagram, Facebook, TicTok, and elsewhere, go to  linktr.ee...

Someone has violated you and you're angry. You try to forgive them and move on in life, but you can't. The anger keeps rearing its ugly head every time you think of the injustice done to you. Is there something else you need to do to find peace? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to discover an answer that might make all the difference for you. Scripture Used in Today'...

Anger robs us of our peace and our joy. It also destroys relationships. Do you know WHAT makes you angry? Have you figured out WHY it makes you angry? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer for insight on how to identify what triggers you, why, and how to overcome it before it overcomes you. Scripture Used in Today's Message Philippians 2:6-7 To find me on Instagram, Facebook, TicTo...

Jesus got angry, and we know the Father gets angry as well. Should believers get angry? If so, when is is right and when is it wrong? Join me for Today's Daily Word and Prayer as we look into this area of anger and try to discern the difference between righteous anger and destructive anger. Scripture Used in Today's Message Psalm 11:7 Psalm 86:15 Mark 3:5 Mark 10:14 Ephesians 4:26-27 Pro...

Life in this world has its challenges. People hurt and disappoint us. Illness strikes us or a loved one. Money problems. Relational issues. These tribulations try to rob us of our peace, and all too often, they do. In Today's Daily Word and Prayer we'll worship God with the classic hymn, Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee, that shows us the way to have a restful soul even when we are surrou...

Our culture is engaged in a battle of ideas. Central to this is the place God should have in our lives -- both individually and corporately. This struggle is most apparent in our ideas about educating our youth. Join me for today's daily Word and Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Proverbs 1:7 Romans 1:28-32 To find me on Instagram, Facebook, TicTok, and elsewhere, ...

Parents have three educational options for their children: Public school, Private School, and Home School. Each has its pros and cons. In today's Daily Word & Prayer I share why my wife and I choose to home school our children, and as they got older to send them to Christian school. Also, I'll share how we answered questions springing from our own insecurity in parenting.            ...

Educating children is hard work, but people have been doing it since the beginning of time. Some do it well, some don't. The Bible has much to say about how to do this -- some of which goes very much against the grain of modern society. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Deuteronomy 6:6-7  Proverbs 4:1-4, 10, 20, 5:1        ...

Who is responsible to educate YOUR children? Some believe the state is. Others trust private schools often connected to a church. And still others home school. Whichever you choose, you must realize God hold YOU responsible for the education of your children. Don't be passive, and never surrender that responsibility to others. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more.. S...

Men do not follow titles; they follow courage! Paul knew this. That's why he requested prayer for boldness. If you're a leader, do you have boldness? If you're not a leader, does your leader demonstrate boldness? Perhaps God is wanting you to help fill today's big boldness vacuum. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more about how to do so. Scripture Used...

Truth is the most powerful weapon known to man. And the truth found in God's word is the most powerful of all truths. Like a soldier skilled with his sword, we are called to handle well the sword of the Spirit which is the word of God. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more about how to do so. Scripture Used in Today's Message Ephesians 6:17 Hebrews 4:12-13 Prover...

Charles Wesley wrote over 6500 hymns. One of his best was put to music and speaks of the glory of his conversion. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer as we look at the classic hymn, And Can it Be.                 ************* Tour Israel with Tom ************ Join me next February (2023) as I lead a tour of The Holy Land! We'll study the life of Jesus at the very places He taugh...

How did the "Transgender issue" become so political? Transitioning from a man to a woman (and vice versa) shouldn't divide us along political lines, but it does. Why is that?  It gets down to some pretty fundamental issues. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Genesis 1:26-27 Matthew 19:4 Deuteronomy 22:5 Galatians 3:...

If possible, your enemy will aim to take you out with a headshot. Satan does as well. That's why we must "take the helmet of salvation" if we hope to prevail in the spiritual battle. This helmet must be important, but what does it mean to "take the helmet of salvation"? Can we be assured of our salvation? And if we are, does that lead us to take advantage of God's kin...

Did you know you have a spiritual adversary who shoots flaming arrows at you? That's scary! You sure don't want any of those arrows to hit their target. The Shield of Faith enables you to protect yourself against these attacks. But there's something unique about this particular part of our spiritual armor. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to discover what that is and...

All too often Christians are playing only defense in the spiritual battle. Yet, God gave us an offensive weapon -- the gospel. And rather than wait for the people to come to us,  we are to take the good news to the people.  Some people may say evangelizing is no longer appropriate in our secular culture, but we don't evangelize, we're not taking up the full armor of God , and that leaves...

Do you believe you are in a spiritual battle? If you don't realize it, you're probably being defeated. So, wake up, recognize you have an enemy and figure out how to defeat him. The Bible gives us the equipment necessary -- spiritual armor. In today's Daily Word & Prayer, we look at the second vital piece of that armor -- the breastplate of righteousness. Join me to learn how to...

Do you believe you are in a spiritual battle? If you don't realize it, you're probably being defeated. So, wake up, recognize you have an enemy and figure out how to defeat him. The Bible gives us the equipment necessary -- spiritual armor. In today's Daily Word & Prayer, we look at the first and central piece of that armor. Join me to learn how to WIN!!! Scripture Used in Today...

Have you ever been mocked for your faith in Christ? If so, you might relate to what George Bennerd was feeling after being mocked at a revival service he was conducting. Alone that night, he penned the words to the famous gospel song written in 1912 called The Old Rugged Cross.  This classic captures the eternal rewards that will come to those who suffered for Christ on earth. Come join me for tod...

It seems as if a new and powerful wave of demonic influence has swept through our country in recent weeks. Senseless mass shootings, "family gatherings" featuring drag queens, and of course, the bizarre zealotry for abortion coming from Joe Biden and other political leaders. What's behind this onslaught of evil?  Are believers helpless to stand against it? What action can we be taki...

Like it or not, YOU will bring glory to God for all eternity. One way of glorifying God will be quite delightful; the other way won't be. Which way will you choose? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Romans 9:22-23                 ************* Tour Israel with Tom ************ Join me next February (2023) as I lead a tour of...

Have you ever heard believers argue over whether or not good works are necessary for salvation? I have. Sometimes I think the argument is a classic example of "missing the forest by looking at the trees." It's possible they're not even asking the right questions? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Romans 4:2-5...

For many people, the distance between heaven and hell is only twelve inches --the distance from their head to their heart. That was true of me and it may be true of you. In today's Daily Word & Prayer I'll share how I learned this truth and how if affected my life. Scripture Used in Today's Message Romans 10:8-10                 ************* Tour Israel with Tom ************ Jo...

In today's Daily Word & Prayer, I share a personal story from a veteran that had a profound effect on me. I think it will inspire you as well. It comes from my book, Takin it to Their Turf. If you haven't got a copy, go to my website, www. TomthePreacher.com and request a copy.                 ************* Tour Israel with Tom ************ Join me next February (2023) as I lead a to...