The Tom Short Show

It's Memorial Day Weekend. A time to picnic, go to the pool, and celebrate the onset of summer. Right? Well, not exactly. There is a higher purpose to this holiday. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn moreTo find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreache

Do you see yourself as a builder? You should! God is a builder, and He calls you to build along with Him. But what are you building? And how are you building it?cJoin me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's MessageHebrews 3:4Psalm 127:1Proverbs 24:3-4 To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreache

How shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? This searing question has an obvious answer: We won't! Even so, multitudes of people neglect God's gracious offer of salvation to their own peril.Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's MessageHebrews 2:3-4Hebrews 9:27 To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreache

We're told in Scripture that Jesus rendered the devil powerless. And yet, we are also told to take up the full armor of God and fight against him. How do these two concepts work together? Does the devil have power or not? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's MessageHebrews 2:14John 10:10, 8:44Ephesians 6:10-17 To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreache

Satan would be delighted if you commit deliberate, obvious sin. If he can't tempt you to do that, he may be happy to get you to drift away from the Lord. Has this been true of you? How can we guard against spiritual drift, and if we have drifted, what must we do to get back on track?  Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's MessageHebrews 2:1 To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreache

A long-time missionary friend of mine, and of many who follow this channel, died suddenly and tragically yesterday.  Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer as I pray for and pay tribute to Frank and Pam Apisa Scripture Used in Today's MessagePsalm 116:15 To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreache

Congratulations to the class of 2026! You've reached a milestone, one of many more to come. But now what? What are your next steps? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreache

We've been seeing this week how God holds us in HIs hand. It's a place of security, comfort, and assurance. But not everyone experiences this. We are warned elsewhere in the Bible that it is a terrifying thing to fall into the hands of the living God. How do we reconcile this alleged discrepancy? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more.Scripture Used in Today's MessageHebrews 10:30-31Psalm 75:8John 5:22-23, 26-27 To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreache

The hand of God is MIGHTY! How exciting to think YOU can be exalted by the mighty hand of God!!! You can be! There seems to be one requirement for this to happen. Do you know what it is?  Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more.Scripture Used in Today's Message1 Peter 5:5-7 To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreache

As disciples, we are committed to following Jesus Christ. As our Good Shepherd, He is committed to leading us. He does so by His mighty hand -- and He has other ways of leading us as well. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more.Scripture Used in Today's MessagePsalm 73:21-24Psalm 37:23-24 To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreache

Have you considered "the hand of God"? You should! Our times are in His hands! But what can we learn about the mighty hand of God? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more and to be encouragedScripture Used in Today's MessagePsalm 139:10Psalm 31:14-15Isaiah 48:13Isaiah 66:1-2 To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreache

Do you fear that you will fail God? Do you feel you've failed Him in the past or are even failing Him right now? I've got good news for you! Christ won't fail you! He will hold you fast!Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more and to be encouragedScripture Used in Today's MessagePsalm 139:10John 10:27-29Jude 24-25 To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreache

Happy Mother's Day! Being a mom is a high and holy calling. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer as we remind ourselves what an important calling it isScripture Used in Today's MessagePsalm 127:3Genesis 1:26-28Matthew 20:26Proverbs 31:28-30 To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreache

America is a tolerant country. But does tolerance have its limits? Are there ideas we should not tolerate? Is everyone a good guy or are there some bad guys and bad ideas that must be rejected? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer as we seek to discern right from wrong and gain wisdom in these critical areas of understanding. To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreache

Anyone concerned with Jesus' Great Commission to make disciples must ask how the first disciples carried it out. The Scripture holds gems of wisdom hidden in plain sight as to what htey did and what we should imitate. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer as we gain insight into Paul's process of making disciples.Scripture used in today's message2 Timothy 2:2Philippians 4:9 To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreache

Today is the National Day of Prayer. Let's participate! Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer as we cry out to God as a nationScripture used in today's message1 Chronicles 16:23-24 To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreache

People are asking (and debating) if we are seeing a revival in America. One thing that is not debatable is what revival looked like in the New Testament. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer as we look at what happened, and can happen again when people imitate Paul's exampleScripture used in today's message1 Thessalonians 1:2-10 To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreache

Have you ever been confounded, wondering if God wants you to "be" so, something, or to "do" something? I've heard this debate many times. I think Paul gives us insight into the answer.Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more.Scripture used in today's messageColossians 1:28-291 Corinthians 15:10 To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreache

Need prayer? I know that's a dumb question; we all need prayer and probably for a lot more than we realize. Scripture says over and again that if we call on the Lord, He will hear us, rescue us, and do something else that's pretty amazing. Join me for today's  Daily Word & Prayer as I pray for you, your family, your church, and our nation. To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreache

Part of the social contract under which we operate in America is that our public schools will prepare our children to be good people and productive citizens.  Every now and then, we get a glimpse into how that trust can be violated. We saw a stunning example of that yesterday -- May 1st. 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

It's truly sad how many people go through life without any real sense of purpose. And it shows. Tired and worn out, they look for temporary pick-me-ups that give them a reason to keep on living. Paul had something much better, and he calls us to join him in living life with a purpose. Join me for today's  Daily Word & Prayer to learn more.Scripture Used in Today's MessagePhilippians 1:21-27 To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

Paul put himself forward as someone who did "all things for the glory of God." That's quite a claim and he challenges us to follow his example. Join me for today's  Daily Word & Prayer as we look at this verse and what it means in its contextScripture Used in Today's Message1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1Philippians 2:20 To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

Paul urged first-century Christians to follow his example. Why? Because he was a true servant of Christ. But his argument for this might surprise you. It was radical in his day, and even more so in ours. Join me for today's  Daily Word & Prayer to learn more.Scripture Used in Today's Message1 Corinthians 4 To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

Paul was a special person chosen by God for some special purposes. But we must be careful to not elevate him so high that we don't follow his example. Today we begin looking at aspects of Paul's life worth imitating. Join me for today's  Daily Word & Prayer to learn more.Scripture Used in Today's Message1 Corinthians 3:16, 11:1Philippians 3:172 Thessalonians 3:7-9Philippians 4:9 To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

The more we learn about the shooter at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, the more we should fight for our own children. Evidently, he came from a Christian home. How could this happen? Join me for today's  Daily Word & Prayer to learn more.Scripture Used in Today's MessageProverbs 22:6Proverbs 26:12 To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

There was yet another attempt on President Trump's life. What does this tell us? What are we to learn? And what are we to do? Join me for today's  Daily Word & Prayer as we pray for our President, our country, and ourselves.     Scripture Used in Today's Message1 Timothy 2:1-3 To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

Race, Democracy, Money, Power All Gone Astray

God's heart is for all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. There are people who watch out Daily Word & Prayer from around the world. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer as we pray for these gospel workers in foreign lands.Scripture Used in Today's MessageHabakkuk 2:14To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

Do you ever worry about life? Do you wonder if you're falling behind in an ever-changing world? God is ordaining and establishing your steps, and His principles will remain true no matter what happens in this world. That's why we can rest in Him. But while resting, we do have a part to play in our future. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more.Scripture Used in Today's MessagePsalm 37:3-7, 23To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

Today is Earth Day. For some, this is just a reminder that we should be responsible in caring for our environment. To others, earth has become a god worthy of our "worship."  Are you aware of this subtle danger? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more.Scripture Used in Today's MessageGenesis 1:26-28Psalm 24:1Romans 1:24-25To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

When Jesus spoke, people listened. They had never heard someone speak the way He spoke, for He spoke with authority! This was a far cry from the way the scribes and Pharisees spoke. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more.Scripture Used in Today's MessageMatthew 7:28-291 Thessalonians 1:5Titus 2:15To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

You read and study your Bible. That's wonderful... and it's necessary for Christian growth. But it carries with it a subtle and serious danger that Jesus warns us about. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more.Scripture Used in Today's MessageMatthew 7:24-27To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher 

President Trump and Pope Leo XIV have been sparring over the war in Iran. Who's right? Who's wrong? How do we cut through the political narratives to discern moral truth in a complicated issue?Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn moreTo find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

Perhaps the scariest verse in the Bible. There are people who are going to hear these words from the mouth of Jesus, and personally, I think it will be more than a few. You don't want it to be you!Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn moreScripture Used in Today's MessageMatthew 7:21-23To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

It matters WHAT you believe. Great faith only matters if what you believe is true. Our enemy traffics in lies and deception. He comes to us as a wolf dressed in sheep's clothing. How can we tell who to trust and who to be leery of? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn discover the answer Jesus gaveScripture Used in Today's MessageMatthew 7:15-20To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

Jesus taught things no one had ever taught before. One example is the Golden Rule. While others had taught this in the negative, Jesus taught it in the positive, and if you learn to apply this one simple principle, you'll change your world! Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more.Scripture Used in Today's MessageMatthew 7:12To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

Two gates, two paths, but only one way. Many times, the Bible challenges us to make a choice. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more about the time Jesus gave this challenge.Scripture Used in Today's MessageMatthew 7:13-14To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

Jesus gave a set of amazing promises that should rock our lives! Don't let these promises go unclaimed! There are powerful principles to asking, seeking, and knocking. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more.Scripture Used in Today's MessageMatthew 7:7-11James 4:2-3To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacherJesus gave a set of amazing promises that should rock our lives! Don't let these promises go unclaimed! There are powerful principles to asking, seeking, and knocking. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more.Scripture Used in Today's MessageMatthew 7:7-11James 4:2-3To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

Got any rivers you think are uncrossable? Got any mountains you can't tunnel through? God specializes in things thought impossible!He does the things others cannot do!Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer as we call upon God for those impossibilities in our world.Scripture Used in Today's MessageActs 12:5To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

A Great Awakening is an excellent, inspiring film depicting the relationship between Benjamin Franklin and George Whitefield, a great preacher of the 18th Century and one of the main catalysts of the First Great Awakening in America. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer as I review the film and seek to answer the question: Can it happen again in our day?To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

Swine? Dogs? Jesus just told us not to judge, and then He tells us not to cast our pearls before swine! How are we to understand this apparent contradiction? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn the answer..Scripture Used in Today's MessageMatthew 7:6To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

Matthew 7:1 has become one of the most well-known verses in the Bible. It's also one of the most misunderstood. What did Jesus mean when He warned us not to judge? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more.Scripture Used in Today's MessageMatthew 7:1-6John 7:24Galatians 6:1To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

Life is filled with uncertainties that cause most people to worry about the future. Jesus has the answer. He doesn't want you and me to be like "most people." We're children of God and He calls us to live like it! So, are you worried? He has the answer. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more.Scripture Used in Today's MessageMatthew 6:25-34To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

Jesus told us that with God, all things are possible!  But He also warned us of something that is NOT possible -- something many Christians try to make happen. Is this a contradiction? Not at all!  Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more.Scripture Used in Today's MessageMatthew 6:19-241 Kings 18:21To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

We know from Scripture that Jesus died a terrible death on the cross. Was it the worst death you could possibly die? What made His death so horrifying? Does the Shroud of Turin give us any insights to this? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more.Scripture Used in Today's MessageIsaiah 52:14To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

Jesus was declared with POWER to be the Son of God! In doing so, He rendered powerless the one who had the power of death -- that is, the devil. Get on the winning side! Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more.Scripture Used in Today's MessageHebrews 2:14=15Romans 1:41 Corinthians 15:To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

We believe in the resurrection of Jesus Christ, but some people don't. Does that mean it's just "faith," or is it actually a fact? I contend it's a FACT. The apostles did, too! Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more.Scripture Used in Today's MessageRomans 10:9-10Acts 3:15Acts 1:3Acts 17:30-31To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

Jesus uttered seven sayings from the cross. They tell us a lot about who. He is and what mattered to Him. Do you know the seven sayings and what they mean? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more.Scripture Used in Today's MessageLuke 23:34Luke 23:43John 19:26-27Matthew 27:46John 19:28John 19:30Luke 23:46To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

Jesus taught us how to pray in what's known as The Lord's Prayer. But what prayer did He pray? In today's Daily Word & Prayer, we'll look at the longest prayer of Jesus that Scripture records -- a prayer He prayed for you and me!Scripture Used in Today's MessageJohn 17To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

This is a critical we develop a heart for God. He will strongly support us if we do. Without it, our worship is meaningless and vain. But how do we develop a heart of God? What part do we play in this? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more.Scripture Used in Today's MessageMatthew 6:19-212 Chronicles 16:9Matthew 22::37Deuteronomy 5:29Matthew 15:8-9To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

Some things have greater value than others. Wise people make choices to invest in things that have lasting value. No matter how large or small your bank account, Jesus calls us to invest in those things taht will last forever. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn how.Scripture Used in Today's MessageMatthew 6:19-To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher