Pastor Tom's Journal

  “God is still in the city.” Zephaniah describes a city that refuses to listen, rejects correction, abandons trust, and moves away from God. Its officials, judges, prophets, and priests have corrupted their callings. Yet God has not changed. God remains righteous—and judgment is not the end of the story. God’s purpose is purification, restoration, and the creation of a humble people who can serve together, shoulder to shoulder. Read and listen: https://tomsims.substack.com/p/god-is-still-in-the-city #BibleChat #Zephaniah #BibleStudy #Faith #Leadership #Repentance #Restoration

  Pastor Tom’s Community is a collection of biblical reflections, pastoral observations, devotional studies, personal stories, and practical encouragement for Christian living. Some posts begin with the daily Scripture readings. Others grow from sermons, memories, questions, conversations, or moments when an old passage speaks with new clarity. This index gathers recent articles in one place so readers can revisit a meaningful reflection or discover something they may have missed. Visit Pastor Tom’s Community: https://pastortom.blog/ July 2026 When the Right Answer Is Not Enough Peter correctly confessed Jesus as the Christ, but he still misunderstood what kind of Messiah Jesus would be. This study of Matthew 16 explores why a correct confession must reshape our thinking and lead us into the way of the cross. Read: https://pastortom.blog/2026/07/19/when-the-right-answer-is-not-enough/ Go Back, Stand Still, or Move Forward? The Israelites stood with the sea before them and Pharaoh’...