10.29.06 I just arrived home from
a nine day medical mission trip to Rio de Janeiro Brazil.
Let me start by saying that my heart is forever changed.
This was my first time traveling out of the US as well
as working in the mission field. WHAT an awesome experience!
I've never seen or felt the presence of Christ so true
than I did in that place. The Brazilian people are amazingly
warm, welcoming, and ready to share their love. From day
one I felt at home, and now feel as if a part of my heart
is still there with them. It's incredible to see how we
(you) can effectively be the hands of Christ in this world.
Seeing the smile on each persons face as you greet them
"good morning" in there language, giving out
candy to the many children gathered around you, playing
in the streets, venturing out into the community to experience
the warmth of a new culture, making new friends from around
the world, enjoying the warm home cooking from the many
ladies in the church (man can they cook), sweating while
sitting absolutely still. WHAT an experience!
Each morning we stepped
off the bus to see an ever increasing line of people waiting
to see the American Medical team. Many who slept outside
all night just to keep their place in line. At first perhaps
a little overwhelming, but then increasingly exciting
as the numbers grew. I've never worked so hard, nor felt
so enthusiastic about my work as a nurse. What a humble
blessing it is to be the hands and presence of Christ
for such a beautiful people. Although they may have very
little, they have much more. I've seen their faith and
its strength enough to conquer Goliath. I pray that each
of you have a chance, or take the time to serve others,
whether it is through missions or your local soup kitchen.
God will truly reward you. I know for certain that my
life is forever changed and will never be the same again.
May Christ be with each and every one of you. Be Blessed!
TOM
06.02.06 - QUIZNO'S
It's been to long. Thanks for staying with me. Well I
know that subway and Jared put up a good fight to help
people eat healthy, but have I found the newest trend
in sandwiches. My friends at QUIZNO'S
have helped my appetite expand its horizons. By far might
I say, that Q's offers the most delicious
sandwiches to be found in such a laid back atmosphere.
A fantastic place for family, friends, or a date. The
entire menu is scrumptious and leaves you coming back
for more. Perhaps my financial endeavor should take the
form of stock investments. And who knows a Q's
jingle might be in the works!
TOM
01.04.06 - Let the studio time be done!
Okay, so the studio time is over, and I'm getting a little
more excited. The artwork is done, and the tunes are still
jammin. As soon as I have the album in my little hands,
their yours to buy. Get ready! The 2006 Tour Schedule
is under way. I'm encouraged to get out on the road and
sing some songs. Please stay close to see where I'll be.
Get ready for a whole new tour. Fun times are sure to
be had along the way. Any support/gas money/comments/prayers
would be very much appreciated. Have a great and peaceful
New Year. Be Blessed!
TOM
12.20.05 - The best after Christmas present ever!
Well, since the fall tour ended, I've been busy recording
and producing my sophomore album entitled 'come to the
water' Thus far the song selection has been a tough pick,
but I've decided on 12 enchanting tunes. Guaranteed to
please your musical appetites. From 'rock' to 'blues'
and 'worship' to my shoes' there is something for every
type of listener. My friends and I have had way too much
fun working on this album. I can't thank them enough for
their time and talents. After your first listen through,
I think you'll agree. This album is set for release
January 2006, so be sure and check back for the
final details. I'm also excited to announce along with
the release of my new album, I'm going to give away free
photos with the purchase of any 2 cd combinations. Get'em
while they last. Have a Blessed and peaceful Christmas
season. God Bless!
TOM
11.19.05 - On the road again!
The tour is going swell. The kids at Powell Presbyterian
Church are by far awesome. Preston and I had such a fun
time with them all. Kids may you stay strong in your faith
and continue to be the future of the church! Thanks to
Bree and the folks of NewDawn Ministries. NEWS
UPDATE: (TEE-SHIRTS are now available. I know
many folks have been waiting a long time, so here they
are.) Check out the online
store and keep sending your prayers.
See you on the road! Be Blessed!
TOM
11.9.05 - Let the TOUR begin!
Well after not working for a month, I've had lots of time
to focus on getting a tour schedule, and coordinating
the studio time. Things here are getting busy again and
I can't wait for all of you to enjoy the results. I pray
that God continues to use my heart to reach others. Please
stay close for CD Release info. Be Blessed my friends!
TOM
10.13.05 - Is knoxville ready for this! Well
I've made it back to town and I can't wait to get to work
again behind the mic. I can't wait to see all of you.
I appreciate your support and prayers while I was away.
It help me get through a exciting and tough time. Overall
I had a blast and can't wait to share numerous stories.
To see my last journal entry from the journey click
here. Until the next time we meet.
Be Blessed and stay with Christ!
TOM
10.4.05 - The Jeep is Ready for the Drive! Look-out
Knoxville! Here I come. So my last days here in Cali are
busy with working, packing, and visiting. I just had my
mother out for a visit. I work a bunch and she got to
relax. Dad will soon be on the way to assist in the long
drive back. This time instead of a straight shot, my plan
is to see Las Vegas, the Hoover Dam, The Grand Canyon,
and the Meteor Crater. So lots more pictures to come.
I can't wait to come home and share with all. Until then
Be Blessed, and keep listening for the new album release
being recorded now!
Tom
9 .12.05 - Thoughts of home! Well,
my time here in California is drawing to an end. With
only a month left and so much to do. A performance in
Riverside,CA and a trip to Yosemite NP should round my
time u; nicely. Other than working, I've become good friends
with my pillow. YOu know sleep is a real good thing. I've
got the ball in motion so my time in Knoxville will be
spent back in the studio as much as possible. I'm dying
to let you hear the new sound. I'm sure God likes it and
so will you. HeHe. I've added some more pictures to my
travel journal and hope you take time to check them out
by clicking here.
I pray that you have a great week ahead and allow Christ
to flood your spirit. Missing in California. Be Blessed
!
Tom
7.17.05 - Baking in the hot, hot sun! OKAY!
So being out in California is still pretty crazy. I hasn't
hit me yet that I'm across the nation from all my friends
and family. It is going well with work and fitting in.
Everyone out here has their Jeeps and trucks lifted, perhaps
it's right up my alley. If your interested in my progress/funny
stories/or just plain craziness click here.
I hope you are all resting in the strong peace of Christ.
Keep on praying, it truly makes a difference. Until next
time. God Bless you! Miss Ya!
Tom
7.04.05 - Let's go to Cali~ R-U-READY!
Well July 5th, starts a new journey in my life. For 3
months I'll be in Bakersfield, California. There I'll
be working as an ER Nurse. It's kind of a crazy big step,
but I'm ready to jump off the deep end. Always feet first
of course. Please continue to pray for me while I'm traveling.
I also have hopes of putting together a littletour schedule
together with the help of local churches and cafes. If
all goes well, I'll become a huge rock-star and not remember
that place called Maryville. Okay, so that's not funny.
In the event someone notices me and gives me a shot at
my dreams, I might pee my pants and sob for days. Then
I'll rock the 6-string like never before. Since that hasn't
happend yet, it'll just stay the same. Me rockin wherever
I can go. Wish me luck and may God always show Himself
to you in new ways. Until next time. I'll miss you all!
Tom
5.
27.05 Well
my friends. Studio is well under way and I can hardly
believe what I'm hearing. It's as if I've never even heard
these songs before, because they RAWK. I'm getting even
more excited to let you all hear how my creative juices
have been flowing. With the sounds of sweet drums and
gorgeous bass lines dancing in my head, I feel as if it
will only get better from here. I currently have 8 tracks
complete and pray to have 4 more before final release.
Please continue to stay tuned for the exciting updates
soon to arrive. Until then, may God surround you with
His constant presence!
Tom
5.13.05 Creative
spirits are flowing at AMGInc. as
I diligently continue work on album #2 with producer Ben
McAmis. Throughout the last couple sessions, we have begun
to unwind a beautiful masterpiece with grooving songs
and beats that are clearly undeniable. It will make to
want to get up and dance. Well at least I feel that way.
I'm growing more excited everyday we record, because I
can't wait for all of you to hear my latest. Yes, you
can see me live and get sneak peak, but that just a smidge
of what's to come. As usual, I plan to have many friends
debut on the project, so get excited to see what they
have to bring. As always I humbly thank you all for continued
prayer and support.God Bless!
Tom
5.01.05 Thanks
to all the youth of Fountain City United Methodist Church.
Your hospitality was very warm and inviting. Don't forget
to take me up on my challenge. May God continue to lead
your hearts closer to Him.
Tom
4.27.05 Studio time is in full
swing. The potential for this album is endless. I continue
to thank you for your support and prayers.
Tom
4.01.05 Are
you ready for some more musical beats. Alright then, here's
the moment you've all been waiting for. Studio time is
upon us again and I can't wait for you to here the excitement.
I'm back at AMG,Inc. and am hard at work. This album is
still untitled, but I'm sure thoughts will come along
soon. This time around you can expect more uniquely crafted
music produced through emotional and spiritual heartfelt
lyrics and compelling thoughts. It's good to be back sharing
the creative juices. May I always thank you for your continued
support and prayers. It means more than you could ever
know. God Bless you all. Wish me luck~
Tom
3.25.05 Thanks
for all of you who came out to support me at Maryville
College and New City Cafe. Your presence truly made my
heart feel warm. I'm excited to let you know about the
new link from my website. Please visit
www.myspace.com.Here I have a few full
length songs and other cool things you may want to see.
See you on da road! Tom
3.20.05 Alright
kids, all my new ideas have been poured into the website.
I'm excited to bring you lots of silly pictures and live
videos that you may never see any where else. My goal
is to type as much as possilbe to give you the inside
scoop as this ministry progresses. The are some potential
dates coming up for some performances you won't want to
miss. Stay close here for the latest. If your have any
fun and crazy ideas for my music, I'm always open for
suggestions. Please take care and remember to put Christ
first in your lives. "He is the lord and forever
His truth will reign."
Thanks for all the kids that attended the Knoxville Search
Retreat this weekend. It's always a blessing watching
young people grow in their faith. Don't ever give up,
even when things get to hard. God is always at your side,
and often bearing the load for you. Remember to keep the
Search for Christian Maturity an ever growing part of
your life. We'll never fully know God's power, but won't
it be sweet to continue that knowledge in our faith. May
we all stay the course. I love you all!
Tom
3.15.05 well
here's my first ever journal entry. I know you can hardly
keep calm. Tons of good things are going down in k-town.
The tour schedule is slowly growing one-by-one and I'll
be on the road playing around that crazy thing called
"a work schedule." I've been playing with a
new group of musicians, so I'm excited to let you hear
musical melodies. The promotional process is still underway
with AMG,Inc. and new songs are coming to fruition. Recording
on my new album will get started very shortly. I'm excited
to have it beginning. There will be a new feel from 'the
likes of you' album. Also my exclusive2004
nashville recordedradio
release of 'unworthy' is
now available online or by mail.
