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Still Waters Ministries

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Devotions from Pastor Tom


There's Only One Way to Heaven
I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture. -- John 10:9 The concept of salvation and access to heaven is a central theme in Christianity, and it is beautifully illustrated through various biblical metaphors. One of the most profound comparisons can be drawn between Jesus as the sole way to heaven, the Good Shepherd, and the entrance into the tabernacle. Each of these elements highlights the exclusivity and significance o
Tom Neal
May 192 min read


Evil Is As Evil Does
2 Timothy 3:1-5 "But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money,...
Tom Neal
May 29, 20252 min read


Good Friday. What's so Good About It?
Luke 23:44-46 (NKJV) 44 Now it was about the sixth hour, and there was darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour. 45 Then the sun...
Tom Neal
Apr 18, 20254 min read


The Key to Happiness is Within the Scriptures
Psalm 37:4 Delight yourself also in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart. Thomas Brooks once said, "Ah, friends, if...
Tom Neal
Feb 28, 20252 min read


Conversations Seasoned with Grace
Colossians 4:6 Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one. When was the...
Tom Neal
Feb 11, 20251 min read


The Joy of Love
John 15:9-12 9 “As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love. 10 If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My...
Tom Neal
Dec 17, 20242 min read


The Advent - Part 1
Romans 15:13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy...
Tom Neal
Dec 9, 20242 min read


God's Got Your Back
Jeremiah 30:17 For I will restore health to you And heal you of your wounds,’ says the Lord I have not posted anything lately, and I...
Tom Neal
Nov 15, 20242 min read


Embracing a Holy Life
Romans 12:1-2 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable...
Tom Neal
Oct 14, 20243 min read


Pleasing God With Sacrifice
Hebrews 13:16 But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased. There is an old adage that says,...
Tom Neal
Sep 18, 20242 min read


Remember When?
Psalm 77:3 I remembered God, and was troubled; I complained, and my spirit was overwhelmed. Remember when our country was brutally...
Tom Neal
Sep 11, 20243 min read


For Your Own Good
Hebrews 12:3-6 3 For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your...
Tom Neal
Aug 19, 20243 min read


Me, Myself, and I
Matthew 15:8 These people draw near to Me with their mouth, And honor Me with their lips, But their heart is far from Me. The political...
Tom Neal
Aug 6, 20242 min read


Tick, Tock...
Matthew 25:13 “Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour in which the Son of Man is coming." If you don't stay alert,...
Tom Neal
Jul 24, 20242 min read


Galvanized
Psalm 85:2 You have forgiven the iniquity of Your people; You have covered all their sin. Selah Note: This was a blog post from a few...
Tom Neal
Jul 13, 20242 min read


No More Pity Parties
Psalm 34:17-18 17 The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears, And delivers them out of all their troubles. 18 The Lord is near to those...
Tom Neal
Jul 9, 20242 min read


Woe Nellie!
Isaiah 5:20 Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; Who put darkness for light, and light for darkness; Who put bitter for sweet,...
Tom Neal
Jul 2, 20243 min read


Godly Liberty
Galatians 5:1-3 Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of...
Tom Neal
Jun 27, 20242 min read
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