Tom the Preacher

What did Jesus mean when He said those who believe in Him would never die? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer as we look at the account of Jesus raising Lazarus and how that will one day affect every one of us.

In our multicultural pluralistic society, claiming Jesus is the "only way" is offensive to some people. Is Jesus the "only way"? Should we be saying this? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more

Whether you realize it or not, you and I are sheep in need of a Shepherd. There are plenty of bad shepherds who will take advantage of you, but I know a good one who will lead you into blessings you could never imagine. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more

Why would anyone enter someplace other than through the door? Perhaps it's because they don't belong there -- they're a robber or thief. Jesus teaches us that we need to enter into God's kingdom through Him (the door), but His greater warning is to beware of others claiming to be in the kingdom who didn't enter through Christ. To learn more, join me for today's Daily...

The world is a dark place. Those with spiritual discernment can sense it. Into such a world, and into lives of darkness, Jesus, the Light of the World, shines the Light of Life. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more.

The folks in Jesus' day longed for physical bread, when they should have sought the true bread that feeds the soul and brings eternal life. We can be the same thing. Jesus, the True Bread of Life, instructs us to seek first that spiritual food. Learn more in Today's Daily Word & Prayer.

God makes people different and He gives people different gifts. This is also true of leaders who lead with different styles. Today we pray for our churches and the different leaders God has given us.

Today I'm simply going to give a brief rundown of things happening in our country that are very alarming and in need of our prayer. Please join me and let's be in prayer for our country.

We've been looking at our identity in Christ. No such study would be complete without addressing perhaps the most common word the New Testament writers used to describe themselves -- Doulos. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to discover what this word means

You were created by God; you are not an accident of evolutionary processes. You've also been chosen by God to be part of His family. Do you know why? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more.

St Patrick saved a nation. Some believe he saved Western Civilization. Who was he and how might he inspire us today? Learn more in Today's Daily Word & Prayer For an expanded history of St Patrick, check out this excellent link https://christianhistoryinstitute.org/magazine/article/patrick-the-saint St Patrick's Breastplate Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ i...

The Law is given to us by God and it serves a valuable purpose. But ultimately, the Law condemns us. Therefore, keeping the Law is not the key to spiritual maturity. What is? Learn more by joining me for today's Daily Word and Prayer.

Do I believe in "Once Saved, Always Saved"? This is a question I'm asked by students on campus. Can we rest assured of our salvation? What happens if we fall into some sin? Join me for today's Daily Word and Prayer to learn more.

We have been redeemed by Christ and reconciled to the Father. Is this just an individual thing or are we part of something much bigger than ourselves? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. SHOW MORE

Whether they recognize it or are willing to admit it, the deepest need in every person's life is to find peace with God. Does He approve of me? Is He angry at me? The implications are enormous. Join me for Today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more.

This isn't intended to be trick question. You might answer that you're both a sinner and a saint (someone declared "Holy" by God). But how do you think of yourself? Be careful, because you are likely to act in accordance with how you view yourself. To learn more, join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer.

Being a child of God has distinct blessings attached to it. Unfortunately, not everyone is a child of God, but everyone can become one! Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Are you interested in touring Israel with me in 2022?  We study the Life of the Messiah, going to the places where Jesus walked, taught, and performed His miracles. This will be a trip of a lifetime t...

Justification is a legal term that has deeply practical significance. Does it mean, "Just-as-if-I-never-sinned," or does it mean much more than that. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more.

We are saved by faith and we grow to Christian maturity by faith. But what is faith and how does it transform my life? It takes mental toughness to believe what God says to be true about ourselves, especially when my feelings don't match the Scripture. But those are the times we can see great advancement in our spiritual maturity,. Join me for today's Daily Word and Prayer to learn more.

Jesus Christ has REDEEMED us. This means He purchased us to be His very own possession! The implications of this are tremendous. Join me on today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more.

The family is the first institution God established way back on Day 6 of creation. He not only created the family, He also gives us simple and clear instructions on how to have a successful family. But as our society veers further and further away from God and embraces the philosophies of secularists and the "sexual revolution," we see devastating consequences. Join me for today's D...

So much has changed in one year since these pandemic restrictions were enacted. Has your view of Sunday and what this day should mean to you changed over this past year? If so, for better or for worse. Join me for today's Daily Word and Prayer to learn more. Are you interested in touring Israel with me in 2022?  We study the Life of the Messiah, going to the places where Jesus walked, taught,...

We are saved by Grace through Faith in Jesus Christ. But God's grace shows up in other ways, too. Maybe in some ways that you would never think of as grace. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Are you interested in touring Israel with me in 2022?  We study the Life of the Messiah, going to the places where Jesus walked, taught, and performed His miracles. This will...

Sometimes it seems like our trials will never end. Is that what we have to look forward to as believers? Peter has something to say about it that we will discover on today's Daily Word & Prayer.

You might not like to think about it, but Scripture warns us that our enemy, the devil, prowls about like a roaring lion seeking someone to devour. You sure don't want him to devour YOU! Learn how to resist him and prevail in today's Daily Word & Prayer.