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.
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.
