Tom the Preacher

It's Valentine's Day. Love is in the air! Or is it only lust? In our sex-saturated culture, many people have difficulty distinguishing between LOVE and LUST. That includes those of us in the church. Sowing seeds of true love yields a beautiful harvest. Sowing seeds of lust yields a bitter harvest. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today&apo...

What in the world is happening in our world? Is Russia going to invade Ukraine? Will the US get involved? Will the Freedom Convoy of truckers in Canada prevail or will they be crushed by the government? While the focus of our Daily Word & Prayer is what we can do within our sphere of influence, we also believe in the power of prayer to influence people and events far beyond that sphere. Join m...

No one is truly a self-made man or woman. Others helped us along the way. They've sown good seed into us. And, yes, others have opposed us along the way -- maybe even sowed bad seed into us. Focus on those who sowed the bad seed and you're likely to become bitter. Focus on those who sowed the good seed and you'll overflow with the grace of gratitude. Join me for today's Daily W...

Scripture promises we reap what we sow. This is encouraging if we've sown GOOD seed, but not so much if we've sown bad seed. In today's Daily Word & Prayer I'll share a couple of examples of people who sowed bad seed, but God turned it all around to sow some of the best seed that's ever been sown! And for those who've sown good seed? You can have an expectation of...

Knowing we will reap what we sow is very motivating. It assures us we are not victims of other people's actions, but that our own choices will dramatically affect our circumstances. But there is one problem: the time between our sowing and our reaping will almost always take a lot longer than we expected. The harvest is assured, but in the meantime, God has things He wants to do in our hearts...

The Law of Sowing and Reaping applies to many things, but there is one thing in Scripture to which it particularly applies. I call this seed "miracle seed" and it will produce a miracle harvest! Don't neglect to sow this seed ABUNDANTLY for then it will produce an abundant harvest! Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Daily W...

Do you want an ABUNDANT harvest of blessings in your life? If so, you can't sow sparingly, you've got to sow abundantly. But here's something even more exciting: you can reap more -- much more -- than you sow.  Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn how, and pass this video on to others who you care about because it can change their life, too! Scripture Used in To...

We understand how this works in agriculture, but did you know the Law of Sowing and Reaping applies to all of life? It does. This is both a solemn warning and a wonderful promise! In fact, understanding how this Law works can dramatically change your life. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more, and pass this video on to others who you care about because it can change their...

God has a big universe to manage. Does He really have time to hear YOUR prayers? Are you important enough to merit His attention? Or maybe you see God as fairly stern and demanding. You know you haven't measured up. Does God have time for someone like you? The Bible has answers to this question, and the answers are pretty encouraging. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn...

We've been talking a great deal about prayer. Now the question that must be answered: Will you become a Person of Prayer? God is looking for someone to intercede on behalf of others, so I ask you today, "Who needs your prayers?"  I guarantee someone does --- someone who might not be prayed for it you don't! So, let's get down to business and get serious about prayer! Join...

Jesus taught that we should pray at all times and not lose heart. I know lots of people who've lost heart in their prayers. Have you? God has His purposes and He has His timing. It's often not the same as ours,  but it's up to us to adjust to Him and not the other way around. After all, He's God, and we're not.  Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn how...

Everyone has regrets in life. Perhaps you regret things you've done; perhaps you regret things you haven't done. In today's Daily Word & Prayer, I share how I missed a truly historic opportunity that I now regret. But there's an even greater opportunity that I now have that I don't want to miss. You have that great opportunity as well! Don't miss it! Join me for t...

Prayer involves worship, praise, confession, dedication... and ASKING. What can we ask for? The answer from Scripture is pretty broad: Ask WHATEVER we wish!!! But there are some guidelines as to what "Whatever" ought to look like. But the key is that we ASK! Have you been ASKING God in prayer? I hope none of us discover at the end of our lives that we could have asked for so much more, b...

Jesus said if we ask anything in His Name, He would do it! What does it mean to "ask in His name"? It is just a way we finish our prayers or is there more to it than that? There's a LOT more! Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Daily Word & Prayer John 14:13-14, John 15:16 John 16:23-24 Hebrews 10:19-23 Hebrews 4:16 Ephe...

Have you prayed prayers that God didn't answer? We all have. In fact, there were three prayers in the Bible that God didn't answer. Do you know what those prayers were and who prayed them? The answer might surprise you. Don't let unanswered prayer lead to disappointment that leads to doubt that shipwrecks your faith. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Sc...

If there is any meeting of the church, small group, or family that ought to be alive and exciting, it should be the prayer meeting! Sadly, that's often not the case.  Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn some principles that can help your prayer meeting be more alive. Scripture Used in Today's Daily Word & Prayer Matthew 18:19-20 Acts 4:23-31 1 Corinthians 14:1-5...

You know prayer is important and you know it's something God wants you to do. But, you've had trouble developing a consistent prayer life. You're not alone. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn how you can become a more consistent person of prayer. Scripture Used in Today's Daily Word & Prayer Luke 11:1-4 ************ ALASKAN CRUISE ********* Would like...

Jesus told us to go into our closets and pray to our Father who sees in secret. He also tells us to agree with one another in prayer. How can we do that when we are alone in our closets? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to find out. Scripture Used in Today's Daily Word & Prayer Matthew 6:5-6 Matthew 18:19-20 ************ ALASKAN CRUISE ********* Would like to join Tom &amp...

Scripture not only tells us to pray for one another, it tells us WHAT to pray for one another. Do you know what you should be praying for your Christian friends? If they're struggling, it might be because no one is interceding for them with the prayers Scripture tells us to pray. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Daily Word & Pr...

Do you pray for other Christians? I hope so! We all need prayers offered up on our behalf. But do you know WHAT to pray for when praying for other believers? More specifically, do you know what JESUS prayed for when He prayed for believers? Evidently, most people don't. Don't you be one of them! Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today'...

You probably know some non-Christians you would like to see come to Jesus. Do you know how to pray for such people? Most Christians don't even know where to begin in praying intelligently for the lost. But if you really care, you'll pray for them. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Daily Word & Prayer Romans 10:1 Luke 19:10...

It's easy to neglect prayer. Let me suggest that our lack of prayer is the biggest missed opportunity we will ever have, and when our lives are evaluated by God on Judgment Day, our lack of prayer will be our greatest regret. One reason why we neglect to pray more is we don't understand HOW prayer works. Do you understand how prayer works? That's the question we'll answer on to...

What is your church known for? Is it a house of prayer for all the nations? Let's hope so... and if not, let's hope it becomes a house of prayer! Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Word & Prayer Matthew 21:13 2 Corinthians 5:7 ************ ALASKAN CRUISE ********* Would like to join Tom & Roz Short on a God-focused, fun-...

Pro-life people have high hopes that this is the last year abortion will be a "Constitutional Right" throughout the country. But if Roe is overturned, what happens next? Is our job finished? Do people understand what's really at stake? Do you know how to answer those who believe a woman has "the right to control her own body"? Join me for today's Daily Word & Pray...

I believe there are various levels of faith: Some faith initially, more faith as we grow, and great faith to do great exploits for God.  Do you understand the difference? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message John 14:14 John 16:23 Luke 17:5 2 Samuel 7:1-2 ************ ALASKAN CRUISE ********* Would like to join Tom & Roz Short on...