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Tom the Preacher

Tom the Preacher
Author: Tom Short
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He's publicly preached the gospel and defended the faith on campuses for over 40 years. Now he brings that wisdom and experience online where no topic off-limits as he helps us integrate God's truth into all aspects of life.
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Yesterday on campus, a young man asked me what music he ought to listen to. This is a more important question that most people realize. Have you ever stopped to evaluate what music you listen to? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Pslam 40:2-3 Proverbs 4:23 Philippians 4:8 To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher
I'm often asked how to reach a friend or loved one who is far from God. God cares about these people and it's good that you dd, too. He's working in their lives and you can join Him in that work. But how? Obviously, we need to pray for these people, but do you know what to pray? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to gain some insight into a specific prayer you can pray. Scripture Used in Today's Message John 1:4-9 John 3:19-21 To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhe...
Rarely am I asked a question I've never heard before. But it happened last week at Ohio State, and the question was very perceptive because it addresses both the heart of sin and the way many of us are raising our children. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Prioverbs 3:5-6 To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher
Today is Pastor Appreciation Day. Do you have a pastor? Many Christians go to church but don't really have anyone pastoring them. If you do, be grateful and appreciate them. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to find the answer. Scripture Used in Today's Message 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 1 Timothy 5:17 To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher
Are you familiar with Lifewise? It's an incredible ministry that is teaching the Bible to tens of thousands of public school kids during school hours! And it's completely legal! You may want to start a Lifewise chapter in your school district. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher
How do you keep your love from growing stale? How do you keep your heart from growing hard? How do you keep your heart tender and affectionate toward your spouse? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to find the answer. Scripture Used in Today's Message Matthew 6:21 Proverbs 4:23 To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher
MOdern concepts of marriage promise "equality." But does this work against a far more important principle God has given us for marital happiness and success? I contend it does. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Genesis 2:24 Ephesians 5:31 John 17:21, 23 To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher
Have you ever noticed that some couples bring out the worst in one another while others seem to bring out the best in their spouse? How does this happen? The Bible has answers! Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Proverbs 12:4 Proverbs 31:10-12 Ephesians 5:28-30 To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher
Yesterday at Ohio State, I mentioned that I had never raised my voice and yelled aat my wife. Some of the students wondered how that was possible. They weren't calling me a liar; they simply didn't believe it was possible. How do I live with my wife for 48 years without yelling at her? Our number 2 secret holds the answer! Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Proverbs 15:1 Ephesians 4:26-27 To find Tom on Instagram, Faceboo...
Why do some marriages succeed while others fail? Are there age-old "secrets" for us to discover and apply or has modern society figured out a better way? Today I begin a series of open "secrets" that will share time-tested wisdom from the greatest of all books -- the Bible Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Genesis 2:18-25 Ephesians 5:22, 25 To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher
God callus us to live by certain priorities. To those who do, He blesses our life. Those who don't suffer unnecessarily. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to lern more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Isaiah 40:6, 8 To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher
What do Netflix and Nicolas “Sophie” Roske have in commone? Netflix is facting a boycotte being pushed by Elon Musk and Roske was convicted and sentenced this week to eight years in prison for the attempted assassination of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavenaugh. Shocking information is coming out that reveals what motivated Roske to want to kill Kavenaugh -- information that fits a pattern of others who have been politically radicalized. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to lern mor...
You were made to live forever, and I hope you would prefer your eternal destination being heaven rather than hell. But what will heaven be like? Won't it get boring if everything is perfect? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to lern more. Scripture Used in Today's Message 2 Corinthians 2:9 Revelation 21:1-4 John 14:1-3 John 17:3 To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher
Hell is a terrible place. No one should wish it upon anyone. And yet, God will send some people to this terrible place! How could He do this to one of His own children? Or does He? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to discover answers to this perplexing question. Scripture Used in Today's Message John 1:12-13 John 8:44 1 John 3:10 To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher
Heaven is portrayed in the Bible as a placed with with joy, a place in which God will wipe away every tear. Hell is portrayed as a terrible place of suffering, weeping, and gnashing of teeth. Can I be happy in heaven knowing I have loved ones in hell? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to see how I think about this. Scripture Used in Today's Message Revelation 15:3-4 Psalm 19:9 Psalm 96:13 To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher
Eternal judgment is a severe punishment. Do you struggle with this concept? Does it seem unfair or unjust? I was asked about this yesterday on campus. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to discover how I answered. Scripture Used in Today's Message Luke 16:19-31 2 Thessalonians 1:7-9 To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher
The assassination of Charlie Kirk and people's reaction to it have sparked important debate about free speech. With so much disinformation, how ought we to think about people losing their jobs over comments made about Charlie's murder? What are facts and what is simply narrative? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message John 8:31-32, 44 To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher
The murder of Charlie Kirk shocked our nation. As people have learned more about this extraordinary man, they have vowed to become better people -- better husbands, wives, parents, patriots, and most importantly, better Christians. This seems to be a pivotal time in history. Is it? Will this awakeningt last or will it peter out? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Matthew 13:36-44 Acts 2:42 To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, Ti...
On December 6, 1941, America was at peace. Or so we thought we were. Little did we know that we had adversaries planning to take us down. Everything changed the next day with the attack on Pearl Harbor. Did we just face a Pearl Harbor moment? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Ephesians 6:10-192 Corinthians 10:3-5 To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher
Sadly, Erika Kirk's public declaration of forgiving Charlie's killer has sparked controversy. People are angry over Charlie's murder and they're not in a mood to forgive. They want justice. Which raises a question: is it possible to both forgive and demand justice at the same time? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Matthew 5:43-48 Romans 12:19 -- !3:4 Ecclesiastes 8:11 Revelation 6: 10 To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTo...