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I’m Tom Nicholas — a pastor, teacher, and community builder living in Billings, Montana. My life and ministry flow from one heartbeat: to see the Church alive — Spirit-filled, rooted in Scripture, and moving with Jesus into the world. I serve as a pastor, chaplain, and mentor, helping people grow in faith, leadership, and everyday discipleship. Whether around a campfire, in a coffee shop, or through digital spaces, I believe the gospel belongs where life happens — in the field, among the people, and around the table. Through The Church Alive, I write about biblical leadership, spiritual formation, and building vibrant, missional communities that reflect the love and courage of Christ.

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  • Keeping the Faith

    (Today’s devotional is taken directly from my personal devotional journal from Thursday of this week, expanded for the sake of this Chaplain’s Corner Devotional. I was so struck by my reading and study that I shared these thoughts with my Thursday Bible classes.) I ask the question: Is it possible for the Kingdom of God…

  • Jesus Loves the Little Children!

    13-15 One day children were brought to Jesus in the hope that he would lay hands on them and pray over them. The disciples shooed them off. But Jesus intervened: “Let the children alone, don’t prevent them from coming to me. God’s kingdom is made up of people like these.” After laying hands on them, he…

  • Seeking First

    Give secretly to the needy. Pray often and deeply, passionately seeking the face of God. Joyfully and secretly fast. Invest in things of eternal consequence. When it comes to your bills, be at peace. This is what Matthew describes in chapter six to live the Kingdom Life; to Seek First the Kingdom of God. When…

  • Jesus Loves Me, This I Know!

    “See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!” 1 John 3:1 (NIV) My youngest son, Type A, highly competitive, 5 years old, is in a competition with me to see who loves each other more. Him. or me. Of…

  • Can’t seem to control my appetite! Is that a big deal?

    I don’t think most of us, when we are considering appetite consider it a temptation or a sin. We jokingly refer to the “sinful indulgence.” But, do we really consider that indulgence to be sinful? Do we consider that our victory over the temptation of appetite is the foundation of all other temptations? Do we…

  • Am I weird?

    I never felt like I belonged. I always felt like an outsider. A stranger in my own skin. The girls I liked, never liked me. The friends I had were never the “cool” kids. And, I just never knew what to say or do. I felt weird. All the time. I was self-conscious. My brother,…

  • The Isolation of the Unwise

    Proverbs 18:1 As I was reading my Proverbs morning devotional the first verse I read was this one. And it immediately pricked my conscience. Here’s why. I attended a baby shower with my wife and kiddos this past Sunday. Afterwards, my wife chided me for not being more outgoing; for not taking the initiative to…

  • Proverbs 14:4

    “Where there are no oxen, the manger is clean, but, abundant crops come by the strength of the oxen.” I have always had a love for the land. I’ve loved living close to it. To find a deer trail and to follow it to the next deer trail. Sometimes having to drop on all fours…

  • “My son, Keep my words…”

    “The Bible is an ocean of instruction and wisdom. Dip daily into the vast pool to discover its truths.” ― Elizabeth George Have you ever lost faith in God? Did you ever come to a place where you just didn’t trust Him anymore? I’ve been there, too. I felt so betrayed by God when He allowed…

  • Jeremiah 7:8-10

    When I was 25 I attended a Prophecy Seminar. Up until that night, I had lived a life, far from God. I was Hurt. Alone. Broken. Lost. Helpless. But, God threw a lifeline to me. He invited me into fellowship with Him! That was the most incredible invitation I have ever received! I felt so…