Tommy Mann

With Mother's Day approaching, you might want to consider this unique card. Some mothers' only children are in heaven, and Mother's Day leaves them feeling left out and inadequate. This card reminds them that they are loved, and it might be the only Mother's Day they will ever receive. Some mothers have children on earth and in heaven; they will cherish the card from their children, but I can promise you they still think about their child in heaven. This card will complete her Mother's Day since she will be honored by all  her children. The card says: "You had plans for me that didn't work out,  You had dreams that didn't come true;  I know you love me without a doubt  Because you cried when I left you. Now I'm asleep in heaven's nursery,  But there's something I want to say.  Even if no one else will tell you,  Happy Mothers Day." These cards are only a dollar, or they are free with the purchase ...

As Earth is celebrating its special day, I am also in a festive mood. I have been accused of being an Earth Day party pooper in the past, but the same thing happens on New Year’s Eve too. I just don’t get the point. I tried to celebrate Earth Day a few years ago with a wienie roast and S’mores, but people told me I had a sick sense of humor. I guess the people that destroy the planet with bon fires the night after Earth Day are better than me.  I have long been a person who held to the crazy idea that man does not supersede God, and that He will destroy the earth Himself after the Great Tribulation. If you are like me, then that idea can give way to a new Earth Day—or more literally, a New Earth Day. The Bibles teaches that one day a new heaven and a new earth will come down from heaven, and this new earth will be free from the curse of sin. It will be on this new earth that we will live eternally, just as God originally intended for us to do on t...

Over the last few years I have really enjoyed gardening, and this was going to be a big year. For weeks I had seeds from 10 different vegetables growing in soil in our house, waiting for the threat of frost to retreat with the winter. In the meantime I dug and tilled a 10x10 plot for the new garden, and eventually I moved the plants outside, making rows of 6 of each plant. These plants were still very small and barely sticking up from the ground when it happened. As I was working in another part of the yard I heard my wife say, “Reagan, are you helping Daddy dig a garden?” I turned around, and sure enough, our 3-year-old daughter was “helping” by standing in the garden and dragging her rake across my future harvest. By the time I got to where she was, she has raked the life right out of the garden. When I realized what had been done, I nonchalantly shrugged my shoulders and said, “Oh well. It was just a potential garden.” It wasn’t really zucchini. It was just a clump ...

Because we all want to gamble our eternal destiny on "probably."  

I recently read these 6 intriguing facts about water: 1. 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. 2. In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is often mistaken for hunger. 3. One glass of water will shut down midnight hunger pangs for almost 100% of the dieters studied in a University of Washington study. 4. Lack of water is the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue. 5. Preliminary research indicates that 8-10 glasses of water a day could significantly ease back and joint pain for up to 80% of sufferers. 6. A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term memory. Even worse, though, is the fact that many are spiritually dehydrated. In John 7:37 Jesus gives this invitation: “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink.” 1. It is probably fair to guess that 75% of Americans are spiritually thirsty. 2. Once spiritual dehydration begins to occur, we think we are “hungry” and we look for things that will satisfy our cravings....

How can you define good without God? What if I think it is good to rape, as long as it makes me happy? What if I think it is good to steal if I am starving? What if I think it is good to kill someone who stands in the way of my success? What if I think it is good to lie to get out of a jam? If you tell me I can’t do those things, then I would ask, “Says who?” These things are wrong because God says they are. Without God there is no final authority, no real standard of right and wrong. That little voice in your head that tells you something is wrong? That is called your conscience, which is a gift from our good God. 

A great place to spread the gospel is a restaurant. By the end of your meal you can develop a rapport with your server, which will make them more interested in your faith. Be sure to leave a good tip, and along with the cash leave this card, which reads: Thank you for your service. I wanted to leave you more than just a tip, though. I want you to know that Jesus Christ loves you more than anyone in this world does. Just like you served me today, Jesus made an act of service for you when He died on the cross. He wants you to begin a relationship with Him today if you do not already have one. If you want to know more please contact our church or check us out online. Remember, don’t send your food back three times and yell at your waitress before you leave this card! Don’t leave an even 15% either; lost people leave more than that sometimes. Show love, and leave a generous tip. If you want to see real change, leave more than just your loose change. Tip ...

I’ll be the first to admit that sharing your faith can be hard; that’s why I developed these candy card tracts. You don’t have to say much because these little cards and your quick act of kindness do most of the talking. The average person isn’t going to read a tract that they find, but they will read one if you talk to them first. These cards are designed for you to say a few quick words, but you earn their interest because of the candy. Here’s how it works: when you are checking out at a grocery store, gas station, or other place where candy is sold at a register, ask the cashier what is the best kind of candy they sell. Since that question is purely subjective, they will tell you their personal favorite. Most people say, “Well my favorite is…” Perfect. Grab whatever they recommend and pay for it. When the transaction is complete, hand them the candy bar and the candy card, and say something like, “Here you go; have a great day.” This business car...