It would be safe to say that undercover Christians do little or nothing to accomplish anything in this world for the cause of Christ. Only those who are bold and unashamed really make a statement to the world that Jesus is for real.

Summer camp season has arrived and Tom is at camp this week talking about why a week at camp is such a great time to have a fresh encounter with God.

With just 24 hours in a day, it would seem that there is never enough time to accomplish everything. However, it is essential to learn how to disconnect for a time so that you can be more effective in doing what needs to be done in life.

Join Tom in this episode, as he shares 12 of his favorite things from his study of the life of Christ. Not only will you enjoy his answers, but it will challenge you as well to think through what it is about the life of Christ that is special to you.

In Matthew 13, Jesus taught about the productivity of the Word of God. He then addressed things that will limit its effectiveness, especially what he called thorns. Four specific things are named that represent thorns that choke the influence of the Word of God.

The life of Jesus changed the course of history for mankind. Yet Jesus change the course of history, one life at a time. Today Tom looks at three individuals from the gospel of John who met Jesus personally and came away very different.

In his teaching, Jesus made it very clear that being was more important than having or doing. It is eternity, and an eternal focus that enables us to determine the things that are most valuable and certainly most worth living for.

Thursday, May 7, is the National Day of Prayer. This is a day for those who love God and their country to come together to seek God and to pray for God's help and a spiritual awakening across our nation.

On July 4th, the United States of America will celebrate its 250th birthday. However for those of us who know the Lord spiritual preparation is even more significant than patriotic celebration. Join Tom as he talks about spiritual preparation for this event.

When you immerse yourself in the life of Christ, the truths so clearly presented about his life will become a part of your own. Christlikeness is the ability to live in such a way that Jesus is clearly seen and heard in the way you live.