The Tom Short Show

Do you ever wonder why God uses some people and not others?  Do you want God to use you? Is that being humble? Is ambition in God's kingdom ever a good thing? These are important questions we need to figure out.Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more.Scripture Used in Today's MessagePsalm 75:6-71 Peter 5:5To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

In 45 years of ministry, I don't believe anyone has ever asked me, "why do good things happen to bad people?" The Psalmist asked it this way, "Why do the wicked prosper?" Have you ever wondered that? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to discover the answer so that you will not envy wicked people.Scripture Used in Today's MessagePsalm 73To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

The holiday season is upon us. The next five weeks offer us tremendous opportunity to impart vital spiritual truths to the next generation. It's never to late to start new practicies and turn them into family traditions. Are there some young people you would like to influence? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer for some practical ideas on how to do so over the next five weeks, and hopefully, for a lifetime!Scripture Used in Today's MessagePsalm 71:17-18To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

Worship is meant to elevate our souls and connect us to the living God. What could be more exciting and satisfying than that? Yet for many, worship is dull and unegaging. Would you like to elevate your worship experience? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn one practical way to make worship more of what it was meant to be.Scripture Used in Today's MessageJohn 4:23-24To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

What's your relationship with sports? Is it "just a game," or is the outcome of your teams big game a matter of life and death to you? Has sports become you idol?How do you keep it all in perspective?  Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn a tough lesson I learned about idolizing my sports teamScripture Used in Today's MessageGalatians 4:8-9To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

In 231 days, America will celebrate our 250th birthday! It''s gonna be BIG! Some will protest, but we will be calling our nation to return to God with all of our hearts. In fact, that's what our President is asking of us! 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

You are the recipient of God's blessings and favor. His face is shining upon you! Why is that? He wants to demonstrate through you that His way is better. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer for an inspiring message about God making you a witness to the nations.Scripture Used in Today's MessagePsalm  67To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

Has God done something wonderful for your soul? Has He saved you? Given you peace? Replaced anger or hatred with love? If so, have you told anyone? You should! Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn why.Scripture Used in Today's MessagePsalm  66:1-4, 16To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

God is great and He is good. He does awesome deeds on behalf of those who trust Him. Do you want to see those awesome deeds? Are you seeing the ones He's already done? Are you thanking HIm? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more.Scripture Used in Today's MessagePsalm 65:2-6To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

Have you ever felt like giving up because you are overwhelmed? Who hasn't? God has a purpose in this that you don't want to miss.  Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more.Scripture Used in Today's MessagePslam 61:1-2Psalm 62:1-2To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

Some people live just to take down others. You just want to live your life and they don't want to let you. Do you have an enemy like this? King David did, and he models what we must do in this situation. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more.Scripture Used in Today's MessagePslam 56To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

The Bible has much to say about money and economics. Which side would Jesus come down on in today's political climate: Would He been a socialist as is often claimed? Can you imagine Him as a capitalist? These aren't easy questions to answer, but join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer as we search for some answers. Scripture Used in Today's MessageMatthew 25:14-30Matthew 20:1-16To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

America is a pluralistic nation, right? So is there anything wrong with electing a Muslim mayor? What if that Muslim is also a socialist (or perhaps, even a communist)? This is what New York city just did! Should you be concerned? Probably. But you should definitely be informed. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn moreTo find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

You're a Christian, but you did something you know was wrong. You sinned -- perhaps big-time! Is that the end for you and God? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer where we'll look at someone in Scripture who sinned BIG-TIME -- probably much bigger than anything you've done. And we'll learn a valuable lesson about how to benefit from your sins.Scripture Used in Today's MessagePsalm 51To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

Do you suffer from anxiety? It's no wonder. All you have to do is listen to the news or your social justice warrior professor. But you were not made to operate in constant fear of what might be, or even fear of what is currently happening. God has a solution. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more.Scripture Used in Today's MessagePsalm 46:1-10Philippians 4:6-7To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

The Bible is filled with miraculous events. Can God do in our day what He did in the past? If we're not seeing it, why not?Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more.Scripture Used in Today's MessagePsalm 44:1-6Romans 15:4To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

One of the greatest human rights violations of our time has gone largely ignored in the west. Tens of thousands of Christians in Nigeria have been ruthlessly murdered. It's being ignored no longer!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

The USA government has been shut down for a month. It needs to open back up. Why can't politicians agree on this? People are suffering, and soon, someone's going to get seriously hurt. Are politicians playing with fire?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

Do not fret because of evil doers is excellent advice (Psalm 37:1)  Do you know what it means to fret? More importntly, do you know how to stop fretting?Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more.Scripture Used in Today's MessagePsalm 37:1-11To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

Even though most people acknowledge God exists and that He is our final Judge, there is a strong movement in Western culture that contends we can be good without God. In fact, those who think this way usually think they're better than people who believe in God. Are they right?Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more.Scripture Used in Today's MessagePsalm 36:1-4Psalm 16:2Proverbs 3:7Proverbs 16:6To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

Is it old-fashioned and out of date to teach children to fear the Lord? What does this even mean, and how do we do it?Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more.Scripture Used in Today's MessagePsalm 34:8-14To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

Does faith contridict science? Not at all! Faith is foundational to understanding science! And when you have faith in God, you'll probably appreciate science a whole lot more!Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more.Scripture Used in Today's MessagePsalm 33:3-9Psalm 111:2-3, 10To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

Can sin make you sick? And, if so, what should we do about it? The Bible has the answer!Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more.Scripture Used in Today's MessagePsalm 32:1-7James 5:14-16To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

How does God transform us? How does one grow as a disciple of Jesus? Certainly Bible study is important and the work of the Holy Spirit is essential, but there is an often overlooked element that must be rediscovered.Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more.Scripture Used in Today's MessageMark 3:13-19Deuteronomy 6:6-9To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

The government is shut down and seems to have become dysfunctional. Despite the silly protests implying Donald Trump wants to be a king, people are asking if our government is broken. Do we need a king to get things done? What would be so wrong about a king?Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more.Scripture Used in Today's MessageIsaiah 33:221 Samuel 8To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

Many things compete for our time and attention. Some are important, some are not. Do you know the one thing that rises above all others? Have you implemented it into your life?Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more.Scripture Used in Today's MessagePsalm 27:4Luke 10:41-42To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

Not everything we think or feel is true. Some falsehoods may appear innocent, but others  can ruin our lives and even our eternity! Here are three Big Lies we must not believe either in theory or in practice.Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more.Scripture Used in Today's MessagePsalm 24:1-4John 8:31-32To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

Life is filled with ups and downs, with mountains and valleys, with bright sunny days and dark, cloudy ones. If you're in a deep, dark valley, you're not alone. If you've never been there, realize that some day you, too, will experience that difficult place.  You'd best be ready for it. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more.Scripture Used in Today's MessagePsalm 23To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

This is aa tricky question. Sometimes our heart desires things it shouldn't. But is this always the case? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more.Scripture Used in Today's MessageJeremiah 17:9Psalm 20:4Psalm 37:42 Thessalonians 1:11-12To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

The most important conversations you have are often with yourself -- in your own head. If they're good conversations, they lead to positive attitudes and positive speech. But if they are negative meditations, they bear bad fruit. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more.Scripture Used in Today's MessagePsalm 19:14To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

Donald Trump eternal salvation has been in the news a lot lately. What do you think: Is he going to heaven? Do you hope he will? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to hear what the Bible says about this.Scripture Used in Today's MessageI John 5:12-131 Timothy 2:1-5To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

Are you or someone you know suffering physical illness? Do you or they need prayer? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer and we'll pray for them.Scripture Used in Today's MessageMatthew 18:19-20Luke 22:31-32To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

If you were God, what type of person would you use to accomplish your purposes? I know who I would use, but I'm often surprized at who God chooses. You might be, too. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more.Scripture Used in Today's MessageJohn 1:461 Samuel 16:11To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

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 MessagePslam 40:2-3Proverbs 4:23Philippians 4:8To 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 MessageJohn 1:4-9John 3:19-21To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

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 MessagePrioverbs 3:5-6To 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 Message1 Thessalonians 5:12-131 Timothy 5:17To 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 MessageMatthew 6:21Proverbs 4:23To 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 MessageGenesis 2:24Ephesians 5:31John 17:21, 23To 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 MessageProverbs 12:4Proverbs 31:10-12Ephesians 5:28-30To 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 MessageProverbs 15:1Ephesians 4:26-27To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

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 MessageGenesis 2:18-25Ephesians 5:22, 25To 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 MessageIsaiah 40:6, 8To 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 more.To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

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 Message2 Corinthians 2:9Revelation 21:1-4John 14:1-3John 17:3To 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 MessageJohn 1:12-13John 8:441 John 3:10To 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 MessageRevelation 15:3-4Psalm 19:9Psalm 96:13To 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 MessageLuke 16:19-312 Thessalonians 1:7-9To 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 MessageJohn 8:31-32, 44To 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 MessageMatthew 13:36-44Acts 2:42To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher