Pastor Tom's Journal

  You are going to carry something in this life— the question is what, and with whom. Many of us are not exhausted from effort, but from misalignment—carrying expectations, pressure, and roles that were never ours. In Matthew 11, Jesus offers a surprising alternative: not the removal of responsibility, but the replacement of burden. A yoke that fits. A partnership that restores. 📖 Reflection: https://tomsims.substack.com/p/come-and-rest-the-right-burden-with #Leadership #Resilience #SpiritualLeadership #Clarity #Purpose #FaithAtWork

  Matthew 11:1–19 — Doubt, Evidence, and the Kingdom of God - https://BibleChatOnline.com Matthew 11:1–19 is one of the most honest passages in the Gospels. Even John the Baptist—the one who prepared the way—asked: “Are you the one?” In this message, we explore: • Faith and doubt • Evidence and assurance • The danger of trying to control the kingdom of God Full Bible Chat: https://tomsims.substack.com/.../when-faith-asks-hard... The Fellowship of Joy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fellowshipofjoy More Bible Chat: https://tomsims.substack.com/s/bible-chat

Mutual Identification — Matthew 10:16–42 What does it mean to stand with Christ in a world that may resist or reject Him? In this message, Pastor Tom Sims explores Jesus’ powerful teaching on identity, courage, and the paradox of losing life to find it. 📖 Scripture: Matthew 10:16–42 🔗 Full Bible Chat (Deeper Study): https://tomsims.substack.com/p/bible-chat-mutual-identification 🔗 Linktree (All Resources): https://linktr.ee/tomsims #BibleChat #Matthew10 #ChristianLiving #FaithUnderPressure #Discipleship #PastoralExcellence #Sermon #FollowJesus #FaithAndCourage Recent Messages:

   The Shock of Resurrection | Luke 24:1–12 “Why do you seek the living among the dead?” 👉  Watch this message: https://youtu.be/_SVhSP6K90w They came expecting death. They brought spices. They came early. They came prepared to mourn. No one came to the tomb that morning looking for a living Savior. And yet, the question still echoes: “Why do you seek the living among the dead?” In this message from Luke 24:1–12, we explore how resurrection doesn’t just comfort—it  confronts, disrupts, and reorients our faith . The women were faithful… but they were looking in the wrong place. And often, so are we. Where are we still seeking life among what has already died? What promises of God have we forgotten? What would change if we truly lived as if resurrection were real—right now? 📖  Go deeper (Bible Chat on Substack): https://tomsims.substack.com/p/the-shock-of-resurrection-why-we 📘  More Bible Chat studies: https://tomsims.substack.com/s/bible-chat 🌐  Con...

  Saturday is the quiet day. Nothing moves. Nothing resolves. Jeremiah says: “I am in darkness… My prayers feel unheard…” And then: “call to mind… and therefore I have hope.” The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases. Even here. Even now. 👉 Read / reflect more: https://tomsims.substack.com/p/the-silence-day-7-holy-saturday-bible 💬 Discussion: What truth do you need to “call to mind” today? #HolySaturday #BibleChat #FaithJourney #Hope

  Faith and Compassion — Matthew 9:18–38 Explore • Engage • Apply ▶️ Start Here (Watch / Listen) 🎥 Full Sermon (YouTube) https://youtu.be/Zl6sn8IOEzc 🎥 Full Sermon (Facebook) https://fb.watch/G90IhlxH0b/ 🎧 Audio Reflection https://buymeacoffee.com/tomsims/faith-compassion-an-audio-reflection-matthew-9 📖 Go Deeper (Study & Reflection) 📚 Bible Chat (Substack) https://tomsims.substack.com/p/faith-and-compassion-matthew-91838 📝 Personal Reflection (Medium) https://medium.com/@tomsims/the-filter-of-compassion-f60190f03152?sk=fda883e2cfb8214834baa069fbe16fc8 ✝️ Church & Theology ( pastortom.blog ) https://pastortom.blog/2026/03/29/the-church-as-a-clarion-call-for-a-more-compassionate-world/ 👥 Apply (Leadership & Life) ⛪ Faith Leaders (Pastoral Excellence) https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/viewing-crowds-through-eyes-jesus-tom-sims-vaucc 🏢 Leaders in Any Field https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/compassionate-leader-tom-sims-twujc 🤝 Engage (Community) 💬 Fellowship of Joy Fac...