Pastor Tom's Journal

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...

 Patching the Old or Creating Something New? Most of us spend a lot of time trying to fix things— old routines, worn-out systems, familiar patterns. There’s value in that. But sometimes, the issue isn’t what’s broken… it’s what no longer has the capacity to hold what’s new. In this reflection, I explore a simple but powerful idea drawn from the teachings of Jesus—one that applies whether you’re thinking about your life, your work, or your leadership: 👉 Growth doesn’t always come from patching the old. 👉 Sometimes it requires creating something new. If you’ve ever felt like what used to work just isn’t working anymore, this may resonate. 📖 Go deeper (reflection + discussion): 👉 https://tomsims.substack.com/p/four-ways-people-respond-to-jesus-66a 📖 Read the full article: 👉 https://medium.com/@tomsims/patching-the-old-or-creating-something-new-a5db4b0fca0c?sk=e1a037662770b7288dce3cfaacb4871e Question: Where in your life are you trying to patch something that may need to be repla...

   We’re good at filling space. Spiritual leaders must learn to  create it . Where, in your leadership, do you need to make room for the presence of God? Read: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/making-space-leading-people-presence-god-tom-sims-32xbc #PastoralExcellence #Leadership #SpiritualLeadership #PresenceOfGod