Tom the Preacher

Scripture only records two miracles that Jesus performed in Jerusalem. Today we look at the healing of the lame man by the pools of Bethesda. There's a lot more to this than meets the eye! And when we're in Israel, it has always led us to a profound worship experience. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message John 5:2-9      ...

You've heard of Jesus' prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane. But that's not the only place Jesus suffered loneliness on that fateful night. After being tried by Caiaphas before He was taken to Pilate, Jesus spent six to eight hours alone in a dark pit.  We go down into that pit when we visit Israel. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Toda...

I had not even heard of Hezekiah's Tunnel before visiting Israel. Now it's become one of my favorite spots in the Holy Land. It is one of the engineering marvels of the ancient world, but it also holds a valuable life lesson that we dare not ignore in our modern world. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Matthew 6:31-33 P...

Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer as we discuss one of my favorite contemporary worship songs, 10,000 Reasons written by Matt Redman Scripture Used in Today's Message Psalm 103:1-2 Psalm 113:3 ************* Take a Tour Israel with Tom ************ Join me next February (2023) as I lead a tour of Israel! We'll study the life of Jesus at the very places He taught, performed...

After another tragic school shooting, there are renewed calls to "DO SOMETHING!" The typical answer offered by politicians and our media is for new laws restricting guns. Is this the answer? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to get my take on things we can do to limit school violence ************* Take a Tour Israel with Tom ************ Join me next February (2023) as I l...

Few people have impacted my teaching more than Herschel Martindale. Herschel graduated to glory yesterday and in today's Daily Word & Prayer I will recount some of the stories and Scriptures he shared with me that I believe will bless you. Scriptures Used in Today's Message 2 Chronicles 26:9 1 Samuel 2:35 2 Corinthians 9:8 Matthew 28:19-20 Luke 8:18 James 1:22 ************* Take a To...

Stress is not a new phenomenon. Nor is it unique to people in the hustle and bustle of American culture. It's a human condition. But its cure comes from the supernatural realm. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more as we look at Psalm 46 in the Bible. ************* Take a Tour Israel with Tom ************ Join me next February (2023) as I lead a tour of Israel! We&apo...

Do you secretly wish you could have the treasures and pleasures of those who reject God? Be careful what you wish for. They might not be what they seem. And you could walk into a spiritually deadly trap if you wish you could be like them. How do you not envy those with wealth and power? How do you be content as a follower of Jesus? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more as...

The Archbishop of San Francisco has ruled that Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, shall be denied communion in the Catholic Church because of her strong advocacy for abortion. Is this the right thing to do? Is it being too judgmental? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to discover what the Bible has to say about this. Scripture Used in today's Daily Word & Prayer 1 Corinthi...

Have you invited God to be front and center with your finances? Or have you marginalized Him from your money matters? There are wonderful promises from God if we invite Him to be involved with our money. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to discover what those promises are and how to receive them. Scripture Used in today's Daily Word & Prayer Proverbs 3:9-10 Proverbs 10:22...

Why do we buy things we don't need with money we don't have?  Is it to impress people we don't even like? Does it reveal deep insecurity and the need for the praise and approval of others? That praise from others never really satisfies and it can lead to financial ruin. God has the answer. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to discover what it is. Scripture Used in tod...

We live in a fallen world where bad things happen.  We're not immune to unexpected catastrophes just because we're believers. And, if we don't prepare for those unexpected events, we can get wiped out financially. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn another practical principle for financial success and avoid financial ruin. Scripture Used in today's Daily...

Divorce takes a toll -- on your mental and emotional health, and on your bank account. Why is this? One often-overlooked reason is that the family is God's most basic economic unit, and anything that undermines this basic family unit is doomed to failure.  Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in today's Daily Word & Prayer Proverbs 5:7-11 ***...

Can't seem to get ahead financially? Living under constant stress to make ends meet? I've got some Rules for you gleaned from 40+ years of applying Scriptural wisdom to my finances. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in today's Daily Word & Prayer Proverbs 22:7 ************* Take a Tour Israel with Tom ************ Join me next Februar...

Are you troubled and are life's burdens weighing you down? Jesus bids all who are "weary and heavy-laden" to come to Him. If we do, He promises that we will find rest. In today's Daily Word & Prayer, we'll look at a song that beautifully captures what this means and we'll learn some interesting history behind this classic hymn. What a Friend We Have in Jesus writt...

What do we do when two of God's commandments seem to conflict with one another? What if we must disobey one in order to obey another? Is this a case for moral relativism? How do we choose in such a situation? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more Scripture Used in today's Daily Word & Prayer Exodus 20:1-17 Acts 5:29 John 19:11 Matthew 22:34-37 ************* T...

We come to the last of the 10 Commandments in today's Daily Word & Prayer. This one is different. Whereas all the other commandments involve behavior, this one involves our thoughts. Why? Because covetous thoughts can lead to tragic behavior. Therefore, it's important that we accurately define what coveting is and what it isn't. Join me for today's message to learn more. Sc...

Those who argue that morals are not absolute argue that there are times we should lie. Is there ever a time to lie? If so, does this undermine the case for more absolutes? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer where we'll look into this 9th Commandment. It likely means more than you realize. Scripture Used in Today's Daily Word & Prayer. Exodus 20:1, 2, 16 Romans 13:8-10 *...

Theft is all around us. The news shows us video of brazen robbery and looting. White-collar crime and identity theft rob good people of their life's savings. Corruption, bribery, and inflation-inducing government policies are less visible means of stealing our money.  How do we develop the moral fortitude and work ethic in ourselves and our children so we resist the urge to pursue ill-gotten...

The "Sexual Revolution" unleashed in the 1960s has had a devastating effect, not only on America but on the whole world. Yes, and even upon the church.   Many, perhaps almost ALL of the social and economic problems we face today find their roots in our culture giving way to this new morality. Do you know how to counteract their false promises? Can you convince your kids not to walk down...

Ok, it's obvious that you shouldn't kill people, right? And yet, look at how many people commit murder in our country. And many of them seem to be OK with it. Why? Because there seems to be no limit to what human beings can justify if we want to do something.  Believe it or not, I regularly run into college-educated people who can't give me a reason why Hitler was wrong other than t...

We appreciate our mothers today and every day. Mothers turn a house into a home. Today we will also be encouraged by the song, The Blessing by Kari Jobe.   (You can listen to this beautiful song here  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZ55mDL7dA0) Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer as we bless our mothers. ************* Take a Tour Israel with Tom ************ Join me next February (20...

Why are Progressives so upset over the possibility of the Supreme Court overturning the right to abortion known as Roe v Wade? Thinkers on both sides of this issue realize there's a lot more at stake than abortion.  In today's Daily Word & Prayer, we look at the very significant implications of this ruling and how it could affect the direction of our nation for years to come. Join me...

Our teens have been inundated with moral relativism -- the idea that there is no ultimate right or wrong, and therefore, we are free to create our own morality. Combine that with the flood of temptation in our day and you see why Satan is having a heyday with young people. In today's Daily Word & Prayer I'll explain a simple, yet highly effective, way to help young people develop god...

Secularists, skeptics, and atheists contend that we create our own morality. Furthermore, they seek to alter long-standing moral standards.  But we don't create our own morality; rather, we discover God's moral laws. And those who think otherwise soon pay a price. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Genesis 1:27 1 Peter 1...