Put a Lid On Your Dreams
Tom Shrader explores Paul's teaching that godliness accompanied by contentment equals great gain, contrasting this biblical principle with American materialism and consumer debt.
A Father’s Thoughts On His Daughters Wedding Day
Drawing from Deuteronomy 6 and his own experience, he offers practical wisdom on raising children while emphasizing the importance of being present, providing consistent discipline, and ultimately preparing kids to be independent of parents but dependent on God.
Living An Examined Life: Become A Person Of Ambitions
Tom Shrader redefines ambition from the world's pursuit of money, fame, prestige and power to five biblical priorities: improving relationships, increasing freedom from enslaving habits, intensifying godly passion, expanding perspective through learning, and being strengthened by the Holy Spirit.
Living An Examined Life: Stop And Take An Inventory
Tom Shrader challenges believers to stop and take inventory of their lives using biblical criteria rather than worldly measures like money, possessions, or status.
Are You Really A Christian?
Tom Shrader addresses the fundamental question of Christian identity, emphasizing that the term 'Christian' has lost much of its meaning in contemporary culture. Using 2 Corinthians 13:5, he presents two essential tests for genuine faith: the doctrinal test (believing Jesus is who He claimed to be and died for our sins) and the moral test (demonstrating life change through having the mind of Christ).