Pastor Tom's Community

Powered by
WordPress
Powered by
WordPress

  • Airports and Access

    I am at the Richmond International Airport transitioning back to California time, which is frightening because it is 2:50 A.M. there and I have been up for hours. What is nice is that we have internet access. We have grown so accustomed to that convenience of modern times — and we like it free and…

  • Vacations

    I have been on vacation and, according to the purpose of such, I have been reviewing and renewing my life, my goals, my routines, and my activities. I've been getting up early – just like at home. I've been reading, walking, praying, preparing, visiting, and refreshing, but without hurry or expectations. Reviewing, renewing, and refreshing…

  • Intercession with the Lord’s Prayer

    Just a thought – The model prayer is inclusive. "Our Father" is an invitation to invite all for whom we intercede, with whom we are concerned, and for whom we deeply care to be included in our prayer for kingdom come, the benevolent will of God, the generous provision of God, the gracious forgiveness of…

  • We Have Worked All Night

    “Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.” – Luke 5:5 (NIV) … I’ve done my best. I am sure I’ve exhausted all the possibilities, expended all the energy, and exercised all the faithfulness possible with no results…. What will…

  • Coffee and Community

    As I was despairing that my old neighborhood was being neglected by businesses and forgotten by the world, I made a wonderful discovery – Taza Coffee ‘n Creme . I am encouraged. The neighborhood can come back because these folks are offering a place, a hangout.

  • Be Still

    "Peace! Be still!" Matthew 8:23-37 Lots of trouble in the world …Lots of turmoil …Soil of fear …Toil of tears …But my soul can be still,…Sided with by the One who walks beside.When I cried, He heard.When I sighed, He spoke the Word.Nothing has changed.I am not shaken. These are days of grace. – Tom…

  • Hand Me a Trumpet

    I don’t own a trumpet; I don’t play a trumpet; I can’t actually, literally follow this directive. But I do love the sound of trumpets and this trumpet sounds like one I can relate to.

  • Little Lessons from Proverbs 6

    Take time to think about purpose and goals. Have a direction and then take the next steps – WORK the plan! Start now and move forward TODAY!

  • Fresno, Walmart, and Hungry People

    Something remarkable has been happening in Fresno and other cities. Businesses, community benefit organizations, government officials, faith-based organizations, pastors like me, and ordinary citizens have been rallied and have cooperated to show community support for a great cause.

  • The Emmanuel Moment

    The story of the Magi is the message of Jesus' coming as a break-out movement, a preview of the universality of a message that could not be contained by culture, geography, language, or even religion. God sought out strangers to come and worship the Son and is always calling us as strangers to come and…