In Step: Recent Episodes
Tom Palmer
Walking with God is the journey of a lifetime, taken one step at a time. In Step is a program designed to encourage and equip you as you walk with God. Tune is as we open the Word of God for a Biblical and practical guide to the journey of a lifetime. In Step is hosted by Evangelist Tom Palmer of Palmer Revival Ministries.
Good intentions alone or not enough to maintain consistency in your walk with God. Walking with God must be done on purpose. Using 2 biblical examples Tom presents some thoughts about a scheduled and structured approach to your time each day with God.
Success in life comes from knowing and doing the will of God. Listen in as Tom interviews three ministry friends while they share how the will of God has been important in giving them direction in their lives.
Every person must choose what they will live for. Sadly those choices often are very temporal. Yet the greatest blessing comes when we live for that which will outlive us. God is glorified by a life well lived for Him.
Typically the health of the mind determines the well being of the life. It is important for a Christian to take practical steps to maintain proper mental disciplines. In this episode, Tom shares some practical steps to help you think right and to live well.
When life starts heating up, it’s a tough time to be deserted by others. On the other hand, there is a very unique way in which God can use individuals to minister to those who are feeling the heat. 2 Timothy 1 teaches us about a man who did that very thing.
As millions of high school students prepare to graduate, Tom addresses the fact that the next stage of the journey can be rather intimidating. He takes seniors to the passage of scripture that kept him on course for God as a graduate.
No, that is not a typographical error. Psalm 151 may just be the prayer you need to write just as some leaders in India did who were dealing with high level stress from the ministry. Find out how are you as well can you experience spiritual refreshment.
Tom interviews a pastor friend, who first began using the verse of the week in his own life. After introducing the idea to his church, the verse of the week became a part of their weekly services enabling the church to get into God‘s Word together.
Sometimes life brings us down a path that causes us to wonder if God really knows what he is doing. And yet the Bible is so clear when it states that God’s way is perfect and he never makes mistakes.
Everyone around you is likely having a hard time with something. That’s why the body of Christ needs to learn how to encourage other members. In this live audience interview Chris Phillips joins Tom to discuss the importance of encouragement.
Moses probably wasn’t planning on meeting with God, but when he saw the burning bush, he knew that God was there and had something to say. Exodus 3 tells how God used this encounter to prepare Moses for the final 40 years of his life.
When it comes to learning God‘s Word, it’s not a matter of simply of being old enough. God’s Word speaks to children when they are listening and it is properly shared with them in a way they can understand.
As needs arise in the life of a Christian, it is important to know that you can go to the Word of God for help. In this episode, Tom lists 12 passages of scripture that every Christian needs to have at his or her fingertips for those special moments of need.
As needs arise in the life of a Christian, it is important to know that you can go to the Word of God for help. In this episode, Tom lists 12 passages of scripture that every Christian needs to have at his or her fingertips for those special moments of need.
Join us today for some hints and helps that you may be able to program into your daily appointment with God. Your time with God must be designed to enable you to get to know Him better. These simple suggestions may be just what you need.
Followers and friends are a significant part of social media. However, spiritual connection with God is far more important than social connection with man. Planning time with God must be intentional but will come with great benefits.
In this episode, Tom is joined by a good friend to discuss how a daily appointment with God influences a person’s relationship with God. The conversation is energetic, and provides motivation to focus on getting to know God better.
Even the highest valued vehicles will be reduced to a piece of junk without proper maintenance. A life that is not well taken care of will also deteriorate. That is why a good maintenance plan is essential for a successful Christian life.
There are legitimate times when going to church is not possible. However, these times are not times to ignore God or the opportunity to meet with Him. In this episode learn how you can still have church even when you’re not in church.
In this episode, Tom will explain why it is a necessity for a thriving Christian to have a daily time with God. It is so much more than just putting in your time each day with God. Rather it is about what you get out of your time each day with God.
Though just two verses and less than 80 words, the biography of Jabez tells us of a man who prayed to God and received tremendous results. His prayer is a wonderful example to be followed by anyone who desires something special from God.
Attitude is everything, especially when it comes to your attitude toward your Bible. You see your attitude determines your appetite and determines how thoroughly your life will be saturated by the truth of Scripture.
Interestingly enough, the Bible actually speaks of how an individual can experience genuine prosperity. It is only through a thriving experience with the Word of God that this prosperity can and will be experienced.
President Ronald Reagan loved his ranch on top of a mountain in California. For him it was a place of refreshment. Everyone needs a similar place where they can come away from the demands of life for times of refreshment.
Adjectives are words that make nouns come alive in the English language. In this episode Tom shares 10 nouns about God, but it is the adjectives that describe them that make them mean even more to a child of God.
Recorded early Christmas morning, Tom shares an all-time family favorite Christmas story that will help remind us of the true spirit of Christmas. As you listen, take time to reflect on the God who loved the world enough to give his own Son as the greatest gift.
Recorded early Christmas morning, Tom shares an all-time family favorite Christmas story that will help remind us of the true spirit of Christmas. As you listen, take time to reflect on the God who loved the world enough to give his own Son as the greatest gift.
When it comes to the Bible, memorizing the books of the Bible or knowing how to find a verse in the Bible may seem like skills for beginners. However these are essential things that you must know if you will handle your Bible well.
God has uniquely given us three very specific ways through which he guides us in making decisions. In this episode you will learn how together these three indicators can make direction in life very clear.
If you are going to do what God wants you to do, when and where he wants it done, you must be committed to God‘s will. That means making a choice to seek God‘s choice in every decision that you make.
With Christmas just a few weeks away, it’s vitally important that we take practical steps to make sure that we don’t lose our focus on Jesus. He is the reason for the season and the given suggestions will help you keep him in his rightful place.
The prayer meeting ought to be one of the highlights on a local church calendar. It is an opportunity for the prayer ministry to be experienced to its fullest potential. In this episode, you will learn from the book of Acts why this meeting is so important.
For the Christian, every day is Thanksgiving Day. In this episode Tom will share eight ways to develop an attitude of gratitude that will allow you to celebrate God’s goodness every day of the year.
Sometimes the strength of a prayer is more important than the length of a prayer. Urgency has a unique way of impacting the intensity of the one who is praying. In this episode you will learn that even very short prayers really do matter.
Election Day is all about choices that affect the future of the nation. However it is ultimately God who is in control and it is His people who make the greatest difference when they begin to pray for their nation.
Recorded in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, this episode is a historical look into the life of Abraham Lincoln. Well known for his famous address here, it was his dependence upon God that prepared him for one of the most crucial and critical moments of his life.
The Bible is a book that has a unique therapeutic affect on those who listen to it particularly as it is read. In this episode Tom talks about how to allow God’s Word to minister to you even in times of desperate need. God’s word is great therapy.
Self-will is simply wanting what you want. Yet, what God wants is more important and better for you. Yielding to God’s will is an act of surrender that will lead to greater blessing and fulfillment in your life.
God has a formula in His Word for the help and healing of a nation. When followed, significant spiritual changes will take place. It is up to the people of God to apply these steps of action if change will occur.
God has a formula in His Word for the help and healing of a nation. When followed, significant spiritual changes will take place. It is up to the people of God to apply these steps of action if change will occur.
Though it is easy to often be critical or even comical when speaking about our political leaders, we are given clear instruction in the Bible to be in prayer for them. It is our responsibility to bring them before the Lord in our prayer request, asking God to work in and through them to do his will.
America as we know it, is on a collision course with God. Apart from a divine encounter with God, the nation will continue down it’s path of self destruction. God’s people are desperately needed to step up in intensified prayer for the spiritual awakening our nation desperately needs.
America as we know it, is on a collision course with God. Apart from a divine encounter with God, the nation will continue down it’s path of self destruction. God’s people are desperately needed to step up in intensified prayer for the spiritual awakening our nation desperately needs.
A simple notebook sells for $5.00 or less. However, in this episode, Tom shares 6 ways to use a simple notebook to further develop your personal time with God. Each exercise will serve to enhance the time that you spend alone with God.
When it comes to the body of Christ, there are those who are on “the wrecking crew,” and those who are on “the building crew.” Edifying is building and building makes the body of Christ stronger and more stable and more effective for the Lord.
In this episode, Tom will share five practical steps that must be taken to maintain a holy lifestyle. In a sense, these may seem to be a bit extreme, and yet they are absolutely necessary and are clearly taught in the Bible.
Starting the day well is a key to having a good day, especially for kids. In this episode Tom shares five practical suggestions that will help our children do it right in the morning. You may want to get your children together to listen to these practical ideas.
The Bible is filled with principles that when applied, enable a Christian to live a holy life. In this episode Tom shares 10 of them in a biblical and practical approach to the subject of healthy living.
In a coma, an individual is basically unconscious and unaware of everyone and everything around them. They are alive – but they don’t live like it. The same can happen in the life of a Christian and it is at those times that are revived heart is an absolute necessity.
In reality, there is only one thing that is once and done in the life of a Christian. That of course is personal salvation experience. From then on the Christian life is a daily experience that covers the years of a lifetime. It is through those years that truly knowing God becomes a reality.
In this replay of an In Step Classic, Tom is joined by a group of young people in New York City to pray for the city. As the young people pray, you will find a wonderful list to use as you pray for your city as well.
In one of the most listened to episodes ever, Tom talked to his 12 year old granddaughter about her personal time with God. This In Step Classic is a replay that is worth listening to again and will be a great encouragement to all.
George Muller was a man who made the will of God a priority in his life. There were six basic steps that he used in determining God’s will in specific situation. In this episode Tom shares this helpful and practical list of ideas.
The purpose of a Bible survey study, is to get an overview of a book or a series of books in the Bible. In this episode Tom shares thoughts from the four Gospels that introduces them and prepares the student for a more thorough study.
Though the concept at times may be hard to understand, abiding in Christ is the key to a long term relationship and enjoyable fellowship with the Lord. In this episode Tom shares some simple yet significant truth about abiding in Christ.
When life seems to be overwhelming you, the Word of God can come to your rescue. Psalm 73 is a wonderful chapter when you are insecure and unstable in your life. This chapter will encourage and refresh you in your walk with God.
Sin cannot separate you from the relationship you have with God, but it can absolutely ruin your fellowship with your God. In this episode, learn how Biblical confession is the key to coming clean with God.
When you are asked a spiritual or Biblical question, it is vital that you be prepared to give the right answer in the right way to the one asking. The questions can be intimidating, but they also provide an opportunity for you to grow in your understanding of God‘s truth.
Tom is joined by Pastor Brian Rebert in a discussion of favorites from the Bible. This is a great Biblical exercise for those who want to increase their love for the Word of God. You will be challenged to prepare your own list of favorites from the Bible.
Whether God speaks from a verse of scripture in the Bible, or even through an incredible experience in the natural world, God has something to say. Of course when God speaks we need to be listening so that we don’t miss His Word for us.
The medical world will tell us that walking has tremendous benefit to the body and the mind. Yet in much the same way walking with God benefits the soul and the spirit. For that reason, the daily walk with God is a key to maintaining the Christian life.
Here in the United States, last Thursday was the National Day of Prayer. Tom attended a two hour prayer event and in this episode shares some observations and challenges regarding the need for Christians to be praying for America.
Taking a portion of scripture that you are familiar with, and going through it for a number of days consecutively, is a great way to be challenged and blessed by God‘s Word. Reading and recitation is a wonderful way to make the Word of God come alive.
In this episode, Jim Schettler talks to Tom about his personal prayer life. He shares some of the things that you’ve helped him develop meaningful communication with God in prayer.
When it comes to the Word of God, feeding upon it once a week or every other day will lead to malnourishment spiritually speaking in the life of a Christian. Rather it is the daily feeding upon the Word of God that will lead to spiritual growth and health.
On April 8, 2024, God put on a show in the heavens as a total solar eclipse occurred. This awesome scientific exhibition was a great testimony to our creator God and it provided a wonderful platform for worship and for sharing the gospel.
The more copies of the Bible that we have, the more prone we are to being casual and complacent about it. Yet a genuine love for God‘s Word means that we are always grateful for how available and how accessible it is to us.
The prayer circle is the body of Christ at its best. It’s that time when believers gather around a person or a place during a time of special need and they pray together. The circle of prayer is a wonderful way to care for those in need.
To many of us, personal letter writing seems rather old-fashioned. However writing a letter is a wonderful way to connect and communicate with someone we care about. In this episode, you will be guided in writing in your own words a letter to God.
This episode marks the beginning of year number five of the IN STEP podcast. The theme of this program continues to be focused on walking with God as an individual. Each episode provides Biblical and practical help to enable a Christian to truly get to know God.
In this episode, Tom shares the final 3 Bible study methods in this study of 10. The information shared in these episodes will provide daily Bible study resources for a period of nearly a year.
A happy appetite is the sign of a healthy body. A healthy body is one that is growing. In much the same way, the Word of God is the means by which spiritual growth takes place in the life of a Christian. Tom continues his series of personal Bible study methods that will help you grow in God‘s Word.
In this episode, Tom shares about three more basic methods for studying the Bible. If used, these three methods will provide enough personal Bible study for 19 weeks. The student will be led through the Word of God and will be learning great truths from it.
In this episode, Tom begins a series of lessons sharing 10 personal Bible study methods. This practical approach to the Word of God, will equip you to study the Bible on your own, and to nourish yourself spiritually as an individual.
In this episode Tom allows his good friend, Brother Matthew to share a challenge about desperation in prayer. Intercessors are not casual in there praying. They are desperate and the result is that the level of their intensity is significantly increased.
In this episode, Tom shares three key words about seeking God that he put in a letter to a 16 year old grandson. These three words are all about making God everything, not just something in your life.
A native of the country of India, Brother Matthew has lived a life of intercession. In this episode he explains what it means to intercede in prayer. From his own life he shares how God gave him a passion to pray for others.
In 2007, God did a very special reviving work at Calkins Baptist Church. In this episode Tom is joined by Pastor Lane Jones as together they discuss the highlights of this unprecedented work of God in revival.
From the book, Mission Possible, by Tim Tebow, Tom shares 6 very challenging question about the purpose of life. Tom then openly shares initial answers he wrote down and tells how his life was challenged by them.
From the book, Mission Possible, by Tim Tebow, Tom shares 6 very challenging question about the purpose of life. Tom then openly shares initial answers he wrote down and tells how his life was challenged by them.
Though this list was prepared in the 1700s, it is very relevant for those of us who would regularly evaluate our own spiritual state of being. Self-evaluation, a personal evaluation of our life, is an essential part of walking with God.
In just a few days we will turn the page on the calendar and the new year will begin. It is the providence of God, God’s divine hand, that will be essential if your life is to experience the greatest possible fulfillment and satisfaction from God this year.
There are six different names for Jesus that are a part of the Christmas story. Each one uniquely presents another aspect of who He was and what He came to do. This study will enhance your remembrance of Jesus and Christmas.
In this first of three episodes with the grandkids, Tom talks with Caitlyn about her favorite character in the Christmas story, which was Mary, the mother of Jesus. From this discussion there are five wonderful lessons about being used by God as Mary was.
What does it mean to be “mighty in the Scriptures?” In this episode that question will be answered from the life of a man named Apollos, a man who knew what it meant to take in the Word of God, but also to share it.
“One day at a time” is a great way to describe the Christian life. Truly it is very “daily.” Listen in to hear seven daily exercises for the Christian who is seeking to walk with God. Every day can be not only a good day, but a God day when you walk with Him.
Gladness can be described as an attitude of exceeding joy. Though the world sees Thanksgiving simply as a holiday, the child of God can recognize that this season is a great opportunity to be thankful for the goodness of God.
Sometimes a few “back to basics” principles are vital when it comes to maintaining your walk with God. In this episode Tom shares 4 elements of a meaningful relationship with God based upon the testimony of David in Psalm 27:4.
In this episode, Tom and Chuck discuss some of the issues that young people in modern day Christianity must deal with to maintain their walk with God. The focus is not just on knowing about God, but truly knowing God.
Baked, mashed, fried, or hash browns, they are all still potatoes. When it comes to the preparation and presentation of the Word of God, it’s important to understand that in substance it still is God’s Word. No matter how we receive it, we still need to respond properly to it.
The best text book on prayer is the Bible. If you want to learn to pray effectively, study the subject throughout the Word of God. In this episode we consider five more special prayers recorded for us in the New Testament.
In this episode, Tom looks back and shares his own personal experience, particularly in the area of revival. Sometimes a good look back enables us to take a good look forward. Seeing what God has done reminds us of what God can still do.
The Bible is truly a wonderful textbook on the subject of prayer. In this episode we look together at five famous prayers recorded in the New Testament. From them we learn great lessons to strengthen our own personal prayer life.
Quietness is a blessing. When we are quiet we have time to be thoughtful about important things in life. Our modern culture has robbed us of the beauty and the blessing of a quiet time not just to think, but also to meet with God.
A sermon is a “word from the Lord” that you can’t afford to miss. Listen in as Tom gives 6 ideas from George Whitefield, a preacher in the 1700’s, that will help you get the most out of the sermon this Sunday in church.
When going through a time of trial in life, the Word of God can be a source of great comfort and encouragement. In this episode Tom shares 25 promises from scripture about God himself, reassuring us that God knows and cares and is working through our experience.
When you study the great prayers of the Bible, and the people who prayed them, you learn much about the potential and the power of prayer. Join Tom as he looks at five more of these wonderful prayers and the practical truth that they present.
A study of some of the great prayers of the Old Testament will provide both information and inspiration. Join Tom as he provides practical Biblical insights from five of these prayers.
George Muller had a goal to be happy in God first every day. He took time to connect and to communicate with God before he did anything else. Your day will be a different day when you are willing to do the same thing.
The Holy Hour is like a personal appointment with God. During this episode Tom will walk you through a guide to spending an entire hour alone with God. You will learn more about the holiness of God, but also the responsibility that you have to live a holy life.
Music is a vital part of worship whether in a public or a personal setting. It is essential that the music used in worship is both spiritual and Scriptural based which allows it to be focused on God in a wonderful way.
In heaven things are done right. In fact they are perfect. So if you want to learn to worship God here on earth, observe how they worship God in heaven. This episode continues the study from the book of Revelation on the worship of heaven.
If you want to know how to properly worship God, study how they worship God in heaven. In the book of Revelation, there are three beautiful scenes where worship is described in detail. From these, we learn how to properly worship God here on earth.
For much of his life, David truly did enjoy his God. However Psalm 51 records the prayer after David had sinned with Bathsheba. In this episode you will learn four Biblical definitions of sin, and you will learn how it will short-circuit your enjoyment of God.
Revival praying always begins with a personal prayer for revival. Sadly this subject has been all but lost in the modern prayer meeting, and yet it is the starting point for any significant work of God even in the darkest days of human experience.
This In Step Classic was recorded about 3 years ago , but it’s worth listening to again. In it, Tom talks about enjoying God’s Word by listing your favorites in Scripture. Though simple, this exercise will increase your enjoyment of your Bible.
The Apostle Paul frequently reminded his readers that he often made mention of them in prayer. This prayerful exercise is a wonderful way to bring freshness to your prayer life, but also to be a blessing to others as you remember them in prayer.
In this episode, Tom talks with Chuck Gourley who is the youth pastor at the Campus Church in Pensacola Florida. Together they discuss the high priority of a daily time with God that is essential in the life of a teenager.
While on a missions trip in New York City, Tom is joined by a group of teenagers from Pensacola Florida in a special prayer meeting. Ten requests are shared and prayed for in a special plea to God for divine intervention in the city.
Sometimes, it is important to find a rest area along the freeway called life. Just as Jesus knew the blessing of being alone, so we who walk with God and hear from God must also choose to step away from the busyness of life to meet with God.
When an individual encounters God, it means that they have a one on one meeting with Him. The Bible is filled with the accounts of men and women who had a person-to-person encounter with God and came away different. You will learn about 15 of those individuals in this episode.
As you make your way through this journey called life, God has given you a book that will guide each step you take. In this episode, Tom takes a walk on the Oregon Trail and shares a Biblical and practical lesson about God‘s direction in life.
In this episode, another In Step Classic, Tom goes for a walk and tells you why walking is helpful in maintaining both physical and spiritual health. A walk and a talk with God will draw you very close to Him every day.
Nearly 3 years ago, Tom recorded this In Step Classic episode down along the rapids on Penns Creek. In it, you will learn that thirsting for God is the key to spiritual refreshment.
In this In Step Classic, Tom replays an episode recorded 3 years ago in the early morning hours as the birds are waking up. From Psalm 63, you will learn about the value of an early start to the day which leads to a wonderful day.
A prayer book is a wonderful tool that will help even the youngest children develop their own prayer life. This practical episode will walk them through the project making the process of learning even more enjoyable.
In this episode, Tom speaks directly to children, giving them two great suggestions to help them begin a daily prayer time. Using 2 biblical examples, and some practical applications, kids will understand more about talking to God.
In this episode, Tom will share seven specific things that the Holy Spirit will show you as He guides you into the truth of God’s Word. In so doing He becomes the teacher and He is best able to do that because He is also the author of the book.
When it comes to the study of the Bible, you and I have been given a great resource in the Holy Spirit who becomes the teacher. He has the ability to guide us into all truth and to make the learning experience so much more effective.
In this episode, Tom gives you 11 different descriptions of a spiritually healthy heart from the Bible. Just as a doctor conducts a thorough check up of the heart physically, this list will help you see how healthy your heart is spiritually. When your heart is doing well, your life will be doing well.
Join Tom in this episode as he shares a practical idea that will allow you to daily do something that will help your spiritual growth and health. This episode is for young and old alike and references seven spiritual vitamins found in II Peter 1. Taken daily, they will do you a lot of good.
30 days. 30 minutes each day. Another brother or sister in the Lord who joins you. Time in the Bible. Time in prayer. A weekly time of sharing and praying together. Would this experiment help you get closer to God than you have ever been before? In this episode you will learn how the great experiment can make it happen.
In the Gospel of Mark, the disciples encountered two different storms. Though overwhelmed by the wind, they learned that in both experiences Jesus brought peace and joy and enabled them to make it through the storm. Today you will learn how Jesus can do the same for you in your storm.
Sometimes the inability to memorize Scripture has been blamed on a bad memory. However when an individual is willing to take initiative and to apply themselves, it is a blessing to find that they truly can hide God’s Word in their heart.
Revival has once again become a popular topic of discussion because of several significant events that are taking place and being labeled as revival. In this episode we look at one of the great verses in the Bible that explains what genuine revival really is. It will stir your heart to pray a prayer for revival.
Kidnapped by Islamic terrorists in the Philippines in 2001, Gracia and her husband Martin found that God’s Word became the source of their strength. Listen as Gracia in her own words, tells how that became a living reality throughout their year in captivity.
Over the years, Tom has gathered a whole notebook full of clippings and articles on the subject of prayer. Today he simply shares some of the things that he has gleaned that will be a challenge to your daily prayer life.
There is one word in the Bible that may well be the most important word on the subject of prayer. In this episode you will learn what that word is, and how it can be applied to your own personal prayer life.
Caitlyn is Tom’s 12 year old granddaughter. Caitlyn has developed a very structured approach to her walk with God and in this episode she gives an inside look into the daily time that she spends with God as a young person.
If you will experience God’s blessing throughout the day, you must begin the day with Him. The way that you start the day has much to do with the way that you finish the day. Join Tom for a discussion of the significance of meeting with God in the morning.
It is important when you pray, to pray in the right way. In other words you must follow the Biblical guidelines for effective praying. In this episode Tom shares 12 specific things that the Bible describes as essential to a successful prayer life.
Your attitude toward the Word of God is a direct indicator of your attitude toward God Himself. If the Bible is sufficient for you life, then you must treat it like you can’t live without it. You must love it passionately.
The New Year is much like the road ahead. We may know where we want to go in life, but we’re not always sure how to get there. That is where the perfect will of God becomes a priority. Learn how the will of God can also be a reality in your life as you listen to this episode.
Music is very important not only in your daily walk with God, but especially in the celebration of Christmas. In this episode Tom refers to the song of the angels and what it teaches us not only about what the shepherds heard but what good and godly music will always do.
Join Tom in this episode as he talks about how to study the personalities of the Christmas story. As you become more acquainted with these unique individuals, your understanding of the significance of Christmas will grow. This practical study will enable you to make more of Jesus during this time.
With a new year soon to begin, spiritual journaling may be a great way to help you retain in your own words an account of what God is saying and doing in your life. In this episode, you will learn the basics of beginning to write your own story in a spiritual journals.
Though Dad went to be with the Lord six months ago, a significant part of his legacy was his walk with God. Listen to this episode as Jack Palmer shares several personal insights that helped him walk close to God every day.
Thanksgiving needs to be so much more than just a holiday that occurs once a year in November. To the child of God who has been blessed by God, thanksgiving needs to be a part of every day of the year. In this episode Tom shares some special thoughts about how to make your Thanksgiving celebration more special.
Hudson Taylor learned that the secret of his life was abiding in Christ. His daily time alone with God enabled him to experience great satisfaction in God and it will do the same for you when you take time every day to be alone with him.
November 6 was designated as the International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians. However we have been asked to stay in prayer throughout the entire month. Today we join together in this episode praying for believers around the world who are suffering for the cause of Christ.
The Lord’s Prayer will be better understood and more meaningful when you follow the 4 - step plan that Tom shares in this episode. It’s so simple and yet so significant to understand what you are praying.
In episode 126, Tom was joined by his sister Cheri as she told about the goodness of God during her five year journey with cancer. Cheri was ultimately healed last week, and in this episode Tom shares some of the continuing thoughts that he will give today at the Celebration of Her Life service.
The spiritual condition of your heart determines the spiritual condition of your life. That’s why we must always be careful to evaluate how well we are doing on the heart level. God always begins a reviving work by starting with the heart.
The feeling of being on the shelf can be very real. And yet it is during times when we seem unused by God, that God is actually preparing us to be used in a greater way than ever before. Learn how walking with God is a part of being made useful to God.
In this episode, Tom shares seven practical ways that can help you get into the Word of God so that you can be spiritually nourished and growing. One of the signs of spiritual maturity is the ability to feed yourself from the Word of God. If you follow the steps you won’t remain a baby Christian.
Psalm 55 has been called “The Plea of the Fearful.” Yet in this psalm, David teaches us that connecting and communicating with God in a personal way is a wonderful way to find encouragement and to overcome our fear. Join us as together we consider these practical and powerful truths.
Whether you get up early, or stay up late, is often determined by things beyond your control. However the time you spend alone with God is still vital to your spiritual well-being. In this episode Tom shares the example of Jesus who was faithful to his time alone with His Heavenly Father.
When believers pray together, they experience the blessing of not only praying for each other but praying with each other. In this episode you will learn how to experience the blessing of the circle of prayer and the ministry of praying one for another.
Though it may be a scheduled event, a prayer encounter is more like a spiritual experience that occurs when an individual has a one on one meeting with God. In this episode Tom shares the background of these special events that have been a part of his ministry for a number of years.
Join Tom as he shares how one word can become your focus for a week. As you meditate on that word, it will take you to Scripture and will motivate the way you pray. One word can change your week!
The study of lists in the Bible is both a creative and a fascinating way to study God’s Word. In this episode, Tom shares 3 ways to get more from your Bible study by studying a list.
Effective praying always begins with an awareness of the need. When that need is stated to a God who meets needs, the door of opportunity is opened for God to do something very special in meeting that need and answering that prayer. Learn more about this basic element of prayer in this episode.
Tom is joined by his sister Cheri, as she shares her experiences with terminal cancer. Though this disease has spread throughout her brain, she continues to maintain her passion for the glory of God. She is convinced that in life or death, God is still good.
Sadly, there is a tendency to allow our spiritual experience to become very routine. Today Tom shares some practical suggestions to provide some freshness in our gatherings when Christians get together.
Living under the constant threat of death, John G. Paton claimed the promise of the presence of the Lord that accompanied the great commission. It was that assurance that enabled him and will enable you to face even the most difficult circumstances.
The book of Psalms is a book about reality. Though it is a book about worship and prayer, it also tells the experiences of real people with real problems. When you get into the book of Psalms, you just may find what you need to help you deal with the realities of life.
It might be said that you’re daily quiet time with God, is like a spiritual bath. Though it does not involve soap and water, it does have the same effect as an individual searches his heart, and seeks to become spiritually clean before God. Learn more about this spiritual exercise in today’s episode.
As American culture becomes more and more wicked, God’s people need to seek the Lord in prayer like never before. When violence fills the streets, Christians need to fill the church. There they must seek God in fervent prayer.
The Christian must not enter spiritual warfare unarmed. Each one of us has been given the Word of God which is the most effective weapon against our enemy. Like a sword, this weapon is the Word of God which must be hidden in our hearts to protect us in spiritual conflict.
Sorry to disappoint you, but when it comes to the human body, things aren’t going to get better, they are going to get worse! No, these bodies don’t last forever, but they are given to us to bring glory to God in spite of ourselves. Learn this truth today from the account of the sickness and the death of Lazarus in John 11.
The best way to develop a good friendship is through good communication. It is through talking one with another two individuals get to know each other well. What a great privilege to talk to God and to become His friend. Learn how to do it better in this episode.
Psalm 119 is not only the longest chapter in scripture, but it contains a wealth of truth that is to be studied and applied. In this episode you will be given a plan to take the next 22 days to find out all that is there in this amazing book and chapter.
This episode is a simple Bible study taken from Psalm 23, one of the most beloved chapters in all of the Word of God. In it we find wonderful truth about the loving care, not just of a good Shepherd, but the love of the Lord for his own people.
“The valley of the shadow of death” can be a very intimidating place. It can even be fearful place for those who know the Lord. Yet Psalm 23 gives us the source of great comfort in the valleys of life and of death as well. Learn how that comfort can be a reality in your own valley.
After 58 years of ministry in Christian radio, Tom’s dad recorded his final broadcast. On this episode you will hear that final message. It will bless your heart to hear this 85 year-old servant of God, share a message from God’s Word, one last time.
In this episode, Tom shares a very practical guide to a time of prayer that can be used either in a personal way, or in a group setting. Either way this format provides a wonderful way to approach God in praise and prayer and will be very useful.
Sometimes it is possible that in your pursuit of the quantity of life, you may neglect the quality of life. Caleb is a Biblical example of a man who did not just live long, he lived well. He was a man who totally followed God for a lifetime. Learn about his experience with God in today’s episode.
While visiting the area where Tom grew up, he took the time to remember people, places, and experiences that were a big part of his early walk with God as a teenager. Each step was a part in the development of the life that would eventually be lived for God.
David Brainerd lived a relatively short life, but his life was full, full of God and a passion for Him. In this episode you will learn about the life of a man who was consumed with God and wanted others -specifically the American Indians of the 1700s, to know his God too.
Imagine if you will, that there was only one copy of the Bible in your home. Imagine that there was only one copy for your entire church. Would that fact change your attitude toward the Bible? In this episode, learn how a shortage of copies, increases your love for the Word of God.
Is God really good even when everything in life seems really bad? This is the question that Tom considers on this episode. You will learn 4 ways that God remains good, based upon His character, even when there is much in life that really doesn’t seem to be good.
After a visit to the Ark Encounter in Williamstown Kentucky, Tom shares some wonderful thoughts about the way that Noah maintained a relationship with God in a world that was very ungodly.
Having been in youth work for 15 years, Pastor Brent Miller joins Tom for a discussion about the importance of a daily time with God for teenagers. Together they share practical ideas that will help young people develop this special spiritual discipline.
As the owners manual for life, the Bible addresses every issue that is a part of life. The big question is, how? In this episode you will learn how God’s Word speaks to each and every area of our individual life.
Have you ever had one of those times in your life when you concluded that things couldn’t get any worse? If so today’s episode will be very helpful to you because it involves the study of the life of David who was encouraged in the Lord in one of the worst moments of his life.
In this episode, Tom shares 7 things that must be “open” as we develop our relationship to the Word of God. Though each one may seem simple in and of itself, each one also allows the word of God to gain a greater entrance into the life of the one who reads it.
In this episode, you will be introduced to one of the all-time classic writers on the subject of prayer. The passion of his life was to be a man of prayer. Though a writer, he also practiced what he preached in a daily prayer life that involved three hours each morning from 4:00 AM until 7:00 AM.
In this episode, join Tom as he identifies 10 famous Old Testament prayers. Each is an example of God doing what only God can do in and through the lives of individuals who knew how to pray. In each case God answered their prayer in a significant way.
Ezra was a man who had a heart for God. This was evidenced by his heart for the Word of God. He was passionate about getting into God’s Word and allowing God’s Word to get into his heart. In this episode you will learn how you can do the same.
In this second of two special episodes for children, Tom lays out a very specific list of ideas to help a child or an adult begin a daily prayer time. Listen as you learn how every day you can talk to God during your own appointment with him.
In this episode, Tom invites children to join him in a study of the teaching of Jesus about the way that a child can ask for his needs in prayer. Prayer is not limited only to grown-ups. Even the youngest child can communicate a desire, a want, or a need to God.
In this episode, Pastor Rubin Ruffin joins Tom to share his favorites from the Bible. As you listen, you will realize that this retired pastor has a great love for the Word of God and that it has deeply impacted his life throughout the years. This episode was recorded live at a recent Men’s Prayer Encounter
In this episode, Tom is joined by a busy pastor of a large ministry, who shares some of the details of his own personal walk with God. You will enjoy hearing how each day his time with God prepares him to be God’s man in the work of the ministry.
Newborn babies must not only be fed, but they must be fed properly. Without a proper diet, they will not grow. In much the same way, believers are like new babies in a spiritual sense. Learn how spiritual growth can take place through the nourishment of the Word of God.
How do you face a new year filled with question marks that represent unknowns? You do it the same way that Abraham faced the unknown situations in his life. You take a step of faith knowing that you are walking with God and He will lead and guide you into his perfect plan. In this episode you will learn what it means to walk by faith.
“God with us” is the meaning of the name “Emmanuel,” given to the baby Jesus at His birth. This name is a constant reminder that no matter where we are and no matter what we go through, God is with us. He is faithful to his word and his presence is always real. This Christmas episode focuses on this great truth.
In this episode, Tom sits down with a good friend, and allows him to share a testimony of the grace of God and the change that God is bringing about in his life. Life messages have a way of impacting lives. This is one that will be a great encouragement and blessing to you.
From the banks of the Niagara River, just above Niagara Falls, Tom shares a life lesson about the non verbal ways that God communicates with His children. It’s a lesson that reminds to always be listening when God has something to say.
John Paton was a missionary to the cannibals of the South Pacific in the 1800’s. As a boy, his father demonstrated a passion for walking with God. His father’s example deeply impacted John’s life but also sets a pattern for men to follow. Listen to his story in this episode.
In this episode you will be reminded that Thanksgiving must be a major part of your life every day. Thanksgiving is an ongoing celebration of who God is, what God is like, and what God has done. Allow your attitude of gratitude to be encouraged today.
Join Tom as he visits a Civil War battlefield in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, to learn a great lesson about the way God answers prayer. He always does - but it helps to understand how.
Just as an athlete allows the gym to become his second home, so a child of God must develop a passionate pursuit of excellence in his walk with God. Interestingly enough some of the same training principles applied to the world of athletics, fit very well in the pursuit of a godly life.
November 7 is the International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians. In this episode you can be a part of a prayer time as Tom shares a list of 7 requests. The request of persecuted Christians is this, “Pray for us.” Let’s do that as we join together.
One in nine Christians in the world is suffering severe persecution. In this episode you will learn the importance of how the body of Christ is obligated to care for these who are suffering. The request of the persecuted church is always “pray for us” pand we will be doing that as we join together during the month of November.
Ephesians 6 presents the best armor for the Christian warrior. However it also presents the best activity for those who want to take a stand for God. Prayer is a wonderful way to win the victory over the enemies of the world, the flesh, and the devil who all would seek to defeat us in our walk with God.
How do you handle it when life doesn’t feel good? Discouragement can very quickly take over. Elijah had one of those moments but God had a special cure for his discouragement and the means to help him through his difficulty. In this episode learn how you as well can get through those ”don’t feel good” moments in life.
At times Jesus needed to move away from the crowds of people who wanted to be close. It wasn’t for His health or safety. It was for His spiritual refreshment and for special times of prayer. You too can follow His example and you will learn how in this episode.
Fellowship is the process of enjoying our relationship with God. Walking with God is what happens when we get excited about God Himself. This week Tom celebrated a spiritual birthday and shares how remembering that special event was a source of great joy in his life. He then gives a project to help you renew the joy of your salvation.
Does your walk with God need to be refreshed? If so this episode will give you some practical hints and helps that very likely will add some new enjoyment and excitement to the time that you spend each day with God.
Most of us have certain books of the Bible that we are very familiar with. However there are other books of the Bible that remain rather unfamiliar to us. A Bible survey study allows us to get a comprehensive overview of specific books as well as the entire Bible. In this episode you will learn some of the basics of a Bible survey study of God’s Word.
Tom is right now halfway through his 12-day journey leading up to his 60th birthday. In this episode, he tells about his birthday journal that he has been working on in preparation for a day of spiritual rededication. He gives his own ideas and illustrations that help make this a time of monumental spiritual progress in his life.
You can be filled with all the fullness of God. How? By expanding your capacity for God. In this episode join Tom as he shares 12 ways that God can fill up every part of your life with His fullness. You can live a life that is all about God when you are filled with His fullness.
Streams in the Desert is not only the name of this episode, but also a wonderful devotional book written and compiled nearly 100 years ago. In this episode Tom walks you through some of the “streams” that are recorded in this wonderful book allowing you to get a sampling of what is available for your daily life.
There is a tendency among Christians to hold tightly to the things of this life. This attachment causes us to forget about the next life which is eternal. For this reason God allows us to loosen our grip by bringing things into our lives that cause us to long for our eternal home in heaven and to prepare for it.
Daniel was in a time of great desperation for God. Though deserved, 70 years was a long time to suffer in captivity with God’s people. Daniel chose to do the best thing he could do which was to pray. His prayer teaches us some great lessons about desperate praying.
In the second of three episodes, you will learn from the life of Daniel how to develop a consistent life of prayer through a daily prayer time. Eight lessons are drawn from Daniels experience when he was told it was against the law to pray.
Life occasionally has those moments when we truly do not know what to do. Yet thankfully there is a wise God who offers His wisdom to those who need it. In this episode you will learn how to gain the wisdom of God so that you can do the right thing. This is the first in a series of three episodes from the life of Daniel.
Meeting with God is not so much about the time on the clock, but the attitude of the heart. The best time to meet with God each day is the first time that you have the opportunity. Psalm 5 presents David’s prayer to God at the beginning of his day. From it we learn five great truths about making time with God a priority every day. In this episode you will learn why this time with God is a necessity.
In this episode, Tom will take you to the “Mountaintop Auditorium” to talk about God‘s good gifts that we can experience and enjoy every day. When you are walking with God, there are special gifts that God provides every day to help you on your journey and you will learn about these from God‘s Word.
Do you ever feel like the time you spend riding in a vehicle is wasted time? It just may well be that this time could be recycled and used for significant time with God. In this episode Tom will give some practical suggestions on how to use your travel time for a special time with God.
The individual who walks with God, must constantly be storing the Word of God in the heart. It is like the mind becomes a mental file where passages of scripture are saved. In this episode you will hear some very practical suggestions that will enable you to truly hide the word of God in your heart.
Whether you are a kid, or just a kid at heart, you will benefit from 5 Spiritual Vitamins that Tom presents in this episode. Each of these Spiritual Vitamins is based off a verse in scripture that gives instruction for every day living in the Christian life. Spiritual Vitamins will help you to grow in the Lord.
If early in life a child can establish a relationship with God, then there is no doubt that early in life a child can experience fellowship with God. In this episode we will consider how parents and grandparents can help the younger generation learn to walk with God even while they’re learning the basics of life.
In this episode, join Tom and Patty as they sit by the campfire at the end of the day. Listen as Tom shares verses from his list of 10 favorite verse passages in the book of Psalms. Each one has a special meaning and is a source of great blessing and encouragement.
Psalm 119 is a chapter that is all about the Word of God. It is divided into 22 sections which can be read and studied each day for 22 days. In this episode you will learn how to make this chapter, come alive in your own life and in your relationship to the Word of God.
Have you had one of those moments when you just don’t know what to do? Daniel did. From his example we will learn how to go to the God who knows it all so that we can find his wisdom to guide us in those moments when we really do need to know what to do.
The best way to get to know about an author is to read his book. So it is with God and His Word. The more time that you spend in the Word of God, the better you will know the God of the Word. It is one thing to know God intellectually, but it is another to know Him intimately. This episode is about getting to know God through his Word every time you open it.
After a lifelong study of the Bible, my Dad shares with us a list of his favorite things in the Bible. This is a great spiritual exercise which will help you develop a deeper appreciation for various parts of the Bible that are special and mean something to you.
It may have been a while since you used a pen and a piece of paper to do anything. And yet these simple tools are a great way to record the story of your journey as you walk with God. You will remember the things that you record. This episode will show you what a blessing that can be.
It doesn’t matter whether you are a morning person or not. You can still go to bed at night anticipating the fact that in the morning you are going to meet with God and God is going to have something to say to you. It all depends how you prepare for your morning meeting. Learn in this episode how you can be ready to meet God tomorrow morning.
In this episode, Tom lays out a challenge to churches to consider a one month change in the schedule that allows their prayer meeting to be nothing but a meeting of prayer. Tom provides a printed schedule that can be downloaded that will act as a guide for this unprecedented prayer effort in a local church.
What would happen if your local church decided for one month to allow the midweek prayer meeting to be just a prayer meeting? In this episode Tom lays out a plan where each week your church could spend a meaningful hour in a prayer meeting together. It is a practical and workable idea you may want to try.
Unfortunately many of our prayer meetings are more about meeting then prayer. Yet it’s possible to make the prayer meeting a spiritual highlight for those who can attend. In this episode Tom shares practical suggestions that will help make your prayer meeting a true time of communication with God.
I Samuel 1 is the amazing account of an amazing prayer by an amazing woman. Hannah poured out her heart to God in prayer and the result was a baby boy named Samuel was born who would make a great impact for God upon the nation of Israel. In this episode learn from the prayer life of this wonderful lady how you too can pray more effectively.
If Jesus could speak to the church in our day, maybe he would ask the question he asked if His disciples, “Could you not watch with me one hour?” There is nothing quite like an uninterrupted hour alone with God. In this episode you will learn how you can have a quiet hour, a personal encounter with the God of the universe.
In this episode, Tom shares a variety of thoughts. Yet each one of them has a very similar concept. Whether you’re being discipled, whether you’re a missionary, or whether you’re just a typical individual wanting to know God better, the simple truth is you must take the next step. Great journeys are still taken one step at a time.
How in the world can you live a godly life in a world with a culture that is godless? Noah did. The answer is found in the fact that Noah maintained a personal walk with God and it was his God connection that allowed him to not only survive, but thrive in the world in which he lived.
What does it mean to be standing on the promises of God? In this episode Tom shares how it is that the promises of God make the reality of God more evident regardless of the outcome of our circumstances in life. Your knowledge of God will increase as you learn to stand on the promises.
Sometimes the most simple things can make a big difference in the time you spend with God. In this episode Tom shares 12 suggestions that you can apply to your daily appointment with God. It just may well be that one of them will really help to enhance your devotional life as you apply it to your own life.
Do you find it easy to get discouraged when you try to take the next step in your walk with God? Men like Moses and Joshua certainly did! Yet they also knew that encouragement came from the Lord. Learn today how you too can be encouraged in your walk with God as you seek to do God’s will for your life.
In the world around us, specifically in creation, God has provided much evidence of Himself. As you look and listen, you can’t help but observe things from the world of creation that will remind you of God and truth about God. Join Tom as he highlights 6 tokens of God in creation. He (God) will be visible if you are paying attention.
Do you ever struggle to know how to pray for someone who is going through a difficult time? It can be difficult and challenging. However, in this episode, Tom gives five very specific prayer requests that you can use when you are talking to God about someone who is suffering or sorrowing.
Take your Bible and a pen and pencil, and join Tom as he shows you how to find 7 wonderful things in a passage of scripture. This episode will give you a greater understanding of how to learn from the Word of God as you are reading it.
Ezra was a man in the Bible who had a great passion to know the Word of God and the God of the Word. He sets for us a great pattern that can be followed in this new year. In this episode you will learn how to get into the Word of God better and why that daily habit is an absolute necessity.
While reading the Bible, it is essential that you activate your mind by engaging your eyes, your ears, and even your mouth. Then you engage your hand as you take a pen and begin to write down what God has said to you from His Word. Listen as Tom explains from his own experience how to do exactly that.
As you face the new year, uncertainty and the fear of the unknown can be very unsettling. And yet, when you understand that God knows the way and goes the way, you can be assured that you will not walk alone. You can make it because of 4 wonderful blessings from the Lord that you will learn about in this episode.
The name “Emmanuel” is an incredible testimony to what Christmas is all about. Join Tom as he shares the significance of this name which was given to the newborn baby in the manger.
Your view of God has much to do with your view of life. That is why a personal relationship with God is very important. In this episode, we go to the book of Psalms and look at six times when David spoke of God as “my God.” From these, we learn about the significance of knowing God personally.
Will your Christmas be all about parades, parties, and presents? Or will your Christmas be all about a person? In this episode Tom gives a practical way to study the six names for the baby in the manger as you focus your attention on who He was and the purpose for which He was born.
Stillness can be a rather intimidating and frustrating concept, especially when you try to program it into your daily life. Yet when learned, it becomes a great blessing. In this episode Tom shares the testimony of a championship basketball coach who learned that the best days of his life are the days that are begun in stillness, quieting the mind, so God can speak.
Psalm 100 is a classic old text on the subject of praise and thanksgiving. In preparation for Thanksgiving Day, Tom gives a list of seven aspects of praise that need to be a part of the lives of the people of God.
There is nothing that will change your outlook in life quite like an attitude of gratitude. In this episode Tom uses a variety of lessons to make that point very clear. You then will receive a variety of practical suggestions to implement Thanksgiving into your life.
Are you dedicated or distracted when it comes to your walk with God? In this episode you will learn from the example of Ezra about what it means to keep the main thing the main thing. No need to always be “on a wild goose chase” when it comes to your relationship to the Lord.
Will. God ever give us more than we can handle? The answer may surprise you but it will make more sense when you understand not just what God is doing in your life, but why he is doing it. Join Tom in this episode for a study from Elijah’s life and the way that God helped him with discouragement.
In this episode you will join Tom in a personal time of prayer. You will be guided through Scripture to consider 12 personal prayer requests that you can pray through and pray for, asking God to work both in and through your life as an individual.
Is it possible for the godly minority to truly make a difference in a culture that has been controlled by the ungodly majority? Today in this episode we look at the life of Abraham, a man who lived right in a world that was wrong. Learn how you as well can make a difference for God in the world in which you live.
In this episode we will take a walk on the Emmaus Road with two of the followers of Jesus who had lost the reality of the presence of Jesus, but found it in a new and a fresh way as he walked with them. Learn how you too can have a fresh encounter with the Lord Jesus as you walk with him.
Julie Barton (Tom’s daughter) shares how she as a young mother occasionally needs to press the reset button in life. Listen as she shares some practical ideas about “being still” when life has you on the run. It may surprise you to learn that a “reset time” is not just a “me-time”, it is a “God-time”.
One of the greatest moments in history occurred when Jesus prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane before going to the cross of Calvary. In this episode you will learn why his prayer was so significant. You will also learn how you can experience the same thing in prayer that Jesus did.
The request of the disciples in Luke 11 was this, “Lord teach us to pray”. In response, Jesus presented three great truths about praying. In this episode Tom will guide you through the teaching of Jesus about the pattern, the perseverance, and the practice of prayer. This classic text on prayer will instruct you as Jesus responded to this request.
From the Gospel of Luke, we will consider three more occasions when Jesus prayed. From His personal example, we are learning practical applications that will enable us to pray more like the Lord Jesus Christ Himself. It is essential that we learn to pray like Jesus.
Imagine sitting in a prayer meeting with Jesus where you could listen to him pray out loud. Very likely you would have also desired that Jesus would teach you to pray. That of course is not possible in person, but the Scriptures record for us 10 times in the Gospel of Luke when Jesus prayed. In this episode we begin a study of those 10 prayer times with Jesus.
In this episode, join Tom as he shares 10 ways that you can help take care of someone who is hurting. One of the great responsibilities of the body of Christ is to function in the role of a caregiver in a world full of people who are hurting.
Burden-bearing is the body of Christ at its best. Everyone is having a hard time with something and needs someone to come alongside not to eliminate the burden, but to help carry it. In this episode learn how you can be a burden-bearing Christian.
Three times in the book of Psalms, David said “I am poor and needy”. In this episode you will learn how to pray a prayer that simply acknowledges that you need God. This prayer is the ultimate level of realness in your relationship to the Lord.
Let’s go for an early morning walk on a gravel road up on a mountain. In this episode you will learn 4 ways that you’re life can be benefited by this time of physical exercise, but also exercise for some other very important dimensions of your life. Come on, get your walking shoes on, and let’s get started.
In this episode, join Tom as he shares 6 things that you can know, believe, and trust about your God. Knowing God is something that occurs even when you walk through times on your journey that are not ideal or picture perfect. Yet if you know God, life with him will not just better - it will be the best!
Just as water refreshes the earth and the human body, so God refreshes the soul of those who are thirsty for Him. In this episode Tom goes down to the rapids and sits on the bank next to Penns Creek to talk about the blessing of having your thirst quenched by the living water found in the Lord.
In this episode, we go to Psalm 40, a Psalm of David, to learn three great elements of communication with God. The AAA Prayer Meeting format can be used either in an individual or a group setting. God will become more real to you as you follow this simple plan for your next prayer time.
A devotional book is a wonderful resource to add to your daily time alone with God. Your heart will be stirred and challenged as you read the writings in a devotional format by men and women of God who through the years have known God in a very special way. In this episode Tom will make some recommendations and share some samples with you for your consideration.
The way that your day begins has much to do with the way your day ends. If you have a good start to the day, in other words, a godly start to the day, it’s very likely that you will have a much better day with God. In this episode Tom will give you 7 Biblical steps to help you get a good start to the day.
The way that your day begins has much to do with the way your day ends. If you have a good start to the day, in other words, a godly start to the day, it’s very likely that you will have a much better day with God. In this episode Tom will give you 7 Biblical steps to help you get a good start to the day.
The Bible is the Living Word of the Living God. Your life will be greatly enriched by a close relationship to this precious book. In this episode you will learn 10 ways that your life can benefit from the daily involvement with the word of God.
Favorites are the best of the best. So what are your favorites from the Word of God? In this episode Tom will share 6 of his favorites from the Bible and will encourage you to do the same as you deepen your love for this blessed book we call the Bible.
In this episode, Tom moves his “studio” outside at 5:00 in the morning to talk about the importance of meeting with God at your first opportunity each day. This episode is based on Psalm 63 and is all about “keeping the main thing the main thing” as you truly seek God with your whole heart.
Does God always answer our prayers? The answer is “yes” but you need to understand how. In this episode you will learn 4 ways that God answers the prayers of his people.
On this day, June 3rd, Tom completes 40 years of vocational ministry. In a personal testimony, he reflects on 3 great influences that have made this journey so wonderful.
Running is about the finish line and winning. Walking is about the next step and progressing. In this episode you will learn about 14 Biblical ways that a child of God should “walk”. Even the longest journey is still made up of steps.
Tom is joined by his granddaughter Caitlyn as they share ideas about a daily time with God for children. Two practical ideas are then shared that children can use so that they can listen to and talk to God every day.
No one walks with God by coincidence. It must be intentional. That’s why a scheduled and structured appointment with God is essential. Listen as Tom and his dad, Jack Palmer, share 3 key aspects of an appointment with God.
To many of us, journaling seems a bit old-fashioned. And yet a journal is really just the story of your journey. In this episode you will learn how a spiritual journal will be a great tool to assist you in your personal walk with God. A $.99 notebook could be one of the best investments you’ve ever made for your journey.
Grab a notebook, a pen, and your Bible and join Tom as you walk through a Bible study method that will enable you to be nourished by the truth of God’s Word in your own life. This practical approach to the Bible will enable you to become a better student of the Word of God.
Is your Bible your treasured possession? Learn in a practical way what it means to truly love the word of God as you listen to this podcast episode. Living the word of God means a willingness to live a Bible-based and Scriptural lifestyle.
Are you a spoon-fed Christian? If so you need to listen to this episode as Tom will take you to Psalm 119 and identify 6 ways that you can begin to learn the Word of God on a daily basis. The ability to feed yourself both physically and spiritually is a sign that you are starting to grow up.
When it comes to your personal devotions, do you feel like you are in the groove, or stuck in a rut? In this episode join Tom as he shares a list of 10 suggestions that will help you get out of the rut. This list of hints and helps will enable you to again enjoy your time with God.
Jesus was busy, but he found time to meet with His Heavenly Father. You can too, but it won’t just happen. In this episode, Tom addresses busyness- the greatest threat to your personal walk with God.
Join Tom as he shares a 7-day plan for personalizing and internalizing God’s Word in “ bite-sized” portions, allowing you to saturate your mind with the truth of the Bible.
In this episode, Tom directs our attention to Psalm 138 verse 7 and speaks about what happens when we walk in trouble. In a current events message he speaks about how God uses even the most difficult times in life to draw us to himself in an unprecedented way.
Join us as we open the Word of God to look at the life of a man named Enoch who walked with God. Learn about the beauty and the blessing of a life that is lived close to the Lord. Tom also shares the impact of the prayer life of his grandfather who likewise lived a life of walking with God.