Recent Videos from the Collection

First – How did I get that picture? It is supposed to be me thinking. Here is the explanation for all of you who are playing with AI.

I am experimenting with how to converse with various AI app. This one is built into WordPress. Here is what I asked for followed by what I got.

“Tom Sims mulling over an idea. Here is a URL of my picture: My Face Shot “

Moving On

It is a good thing for an uneducated man to read books of quotations. Winston Churchill Read more at https://www.brainyquote.com/topics/quotation-quotes

These are some recent samples, but first, several of my podcasts:

Workshops to Go Coaching and Mentoring Podcast

Voices Heard and Words Read Podcast

Nonprofit Roundtable

Wednesday in America

Bible Chat

Home Page on YouTube

Turn-Around Thinking
Philippians 1:¹⁹   For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,

It has often been said, “It’s not what you’re going through, but where you’re going to that counts.” Beyond the grammatical issues in question, the statement is very true. We can become absorbed in the drama of the day, boldly obvious as it is, or we can focus on the grander drama of salvation.

Today is real, but it is a passing reality. This world is fading away with all its critics and crises.  We are connected as believers to another reality, a persistent march of grace through history leading to the ultimate victory of Christ and His people. We are connected through prayer and the supply of the Spirit to such an extent that every circumstance we face, as well as every criticism, or pain, can and will be turned to salvation.

This is turn-around thinking and it is an essential ingredient in any understanding of Christianity. God turns things around. That is the pure and simple truth. The world, the flesh, and the devil do not control the Christian’s destiny; Christ does. God outmaneuvers every single plot that the evil one can bring against believers. Not only does He thwart them, but He turns them into something the devil never intended: salvation!

Nowhere is this played out more than on the cross. That was the ultimate turn-around.

Having stated the case and agreed to the premise, what are we to do in the face of adversity? We are to stand on tiptoe and look for the turn-around moments. To see them, we will often need the eyes of faith and frequently the gifts of time and patience. But the turn-around will always come whether we see it or not. Our part is to expectantly believe and trustingly receive. Change your thinking.  That is the essence of repentance, and your repentance from sin is just the first step. Take the next step and become a turn-around thinker. God is at work in everything and you can count on it.