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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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  • 2. The God Who Judges to Save

    (Washed for the Witness — Day 2) Scripture: “For two thousand three hundred days; then the sanctuary shall be cleansed.” — Daniel 8:14“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” — 1 John 1:9 🌾 Story Prelude — The Broken Clock Eli loved fixing…

  • 1. When Power Replaces Purity

    Series: Washed for the Witness: From Cleansing to Calling Scripture: “He shall speak great words against the Most High, and shall wear out the saints of the Most High, and think to change times and laws.” — Daniel 7:25 🌾 Story Prelude — The King and the Candle There once was a young king named Micah who loved his people…

  • 📖 Resting in the Faith of Jesus

    “Here is the patience of the saints; here are those who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus.”— Revelation 14:12 As the Three Angels call the world to worship the Creator, God’s people pause in holy rest—renewed, faithful, and ready to serve.This is the identity of the last-day saints: those who stand firm in…

  • 📖 Drawing Near on Preparation Day

    “Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience.”— Hebrews 10:22 Friday has always been a sacred threshold.From the first sunset in Eden to the day when Christ rested in the tomb, Preparation Day has invited God’s people to pause—to prepare not only their homes but…

  • 📖 Faithful Until the End

    “Here is the patience of the saints; here are those who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus.”— Revelation 14:12 At the climax of the Three Angels’ Messages, heaven’s attention settles on a people—steady, loyal, and true.They are called saints, not because they are flawless, but because they have surrendered fully to the Lamb.…

  • 📖 Come Out of Deception

    “Babylon is fallen… because she made all nations drink of the wine of her fornication.”— Revelation 14:8 The second angel’s message thunders through time with unmistakable urgency: “Babylon is fallen.”It is not simply a statement of prophecy; it is a declaration of spiritual reality. Every system built on human pride, deception, and rebellion against God will collapse.…

  • 📖 The Call Back to True Worship

    “Fear God and give glory to Him, for the hour of His judgment has come; and worship Him who made heaven and earth.”— Revelation 14:7 Our world is filled with voices competing for attention—political, commercial, and even religious. Yet above the noise, there is a clear, unchanging call from heaven that cuts through every generation and culture: “Fear…

  • 🌿 Prepare the Way of the Lord

    “Prepare the way of the Lord; make His paths straight.”— Isaiah 40:3 Good morning, Church Family! Isaiah’s words—and later John the Baptist’s echo—still resound across the ages: Prepare the way of the Lord. It is more than a call to moral reform or religious activity. It is a prophetic summons to make room for the living presence of…

  • The Call to Prepare

    John’s voice still echoes across the centuries: “Prepare the way of the Lord; make straight in the desert a highway for our God.” — Isaiah 40:3 Every generation hears that same call—to prepare the way for Jesus. For John, it meant a baptism of repentance, calling hearts to turn back to God. For us, it means…

  • Forgiveness

    Colossians 3:13 says, “Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” Today I want to talk about forgiveness. Mostly, I want to write about forgiveness, because I find myself struggling to do so. I am wrestling with my humanity and I have some…