Tom the Preacher

One in five Americans is suffering from health problems caused by loneliness. God has a solution, but it's counterintuitive to what you might think. Yesterday on campus, we talked about this, and two women asked me a question I don't recall ever being asked. Join me to Today's Daily @Word & Prayer to learn more.

Do you want to bear fruit for God? I hope so, for this glorifies the Father and demonstrates that we are His disciples. But never confuse our part with God's part. Because Jesus is the Vine and we are but branches, our part is to abide and His part is to bring forth the fruit. Join me for Today's Daily Word & Prayer as I share about my experience of faithfully abiding yesterday on campus at the University of Wisconsin.

These past three months since losing my wife have been the most difficult time of my life. But God has shown me His love in very personal ways. I know many of you have been praying for me, so in Today's Daily Word & Prayer, I'll give my three-month update for your encouragement.

I can't recall my wife having ever said anything intended to tear me down. What an amazing thing for a husband to say about his wife! Was it her personality, or did she apply a Biblical teaching that you and I can do as well? Join me for Today's Daily Word & Prayer, where I'll share Roz's secret to edifying speech.

Our world gives us plenty of reasons to be anxious and worried. Jesus told us that we will have tribulation in the world, but He also gives us a command (take courage), and a promise ("I have overcome the world"). How do we "take courage"? How do we experience the victory of PEACE that Jesus promised? Join me for Today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more.

Do you realize God gave you sleep last night and He woke you up this morning? Yes, He's that intimately involved in our lives! Do you know why He woke you up this morning? I know why, and He has unique ways of reminding me. Join me for Today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more

I asked a hundred people: If you could only have one, would you choose ten million dollars, worldwide fame, or go to heaven?" Which would you choose? And if someone were to look carefully at your life, which would they think you are choosing? The answer matters, and Jesus spoke about it with unquestionable clarity. Join me for Today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more.

Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His godly ones (Psalm 116:15). Are you one of His "godly ones"? If so, you can look at death differently from others. Sure, it hurts when someone dies. But for our loved ones and us, we know that the separation of death is only temporary. We will rise again, just as Jesus did! Join me for Today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more.

There's no escaping it; we're all going to die. How should a Christian think about death? How should we live in light of one day dying? Do we think about this painful event differently than unbelievers do? Join me for Today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn the answers.

Can you imagine living in this world if no one died? Just think of all the pain people would have to endure with no hope of ever escaping the disease, aching joints, a deteriorating mind, and a whole host of other infirmities. Although death is a painful experience, it is a necessary step before we receive the immortal, imperishable bodies God has promised those of us who will live eternally with Christ. Join me for Today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more.