America needs a new heart! We can get new leaders. We can see laws changed. But the real need is for a change of heart—and only God can do that. The Holy Spirit spoke through the prophet Ezekiel: “I will give … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin When they came to Marah, they could not drink of the waters of Marah, for they were bitter. Therefore, the name of it was called Marah. (Exodus 15:23 MEV) In February, I wrote an article called “Have … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Jesus is the one foundation of the Church, but it seems that there is always someone or something trying to pull us off the foundation and trick us into following another path. When Susan and I came to … Read more>>>
“Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all sins.” (Proverbs 10:12, MEV) We are certainly facing a cruel virus, spreading like wildfire around the globe. But there is an even more deadly disease. It is hatred! Hatred plagues nations and families and … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “He said to them, “Go into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.” (Mark 16:15, MEV) When Jesus gave His final instructions to His followers, He told them to go into ALL the world … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God.” (Matthew 5:9, MEV) We are called to be peacemakers. That is what is needed in the world today. We need to decide if we are … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin After that, the Moabites and the Ammonites, together with some Meunites, came against Jehoshaphat for battle. And some came and declared this to Jehoshaphat, “A large multitude is coming against you from across the Dead Sea from … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.” John 15:12, KJV. The thing that God is looking for in your life more than anything else is love. Love is the great … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee. For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the LORD shall arise upon thee, … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.” 2 Corinthians 9:15, KJV. Today is Thanksgiving Day here in the United States, a day to give thanks for God’s bounty and blessings. Our table now is set, and … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin When a 21-year-old man walked into a church in Charleston, South Carolina and killed nine innocent people, his plan was a to start a race war. But many of the people in the church, rather than reacting … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Last month our nation was shocked by a shooting rampage in Connecticut which left 28 people dead, including 20 young children. Many have blamed God for the incident, as though He is responsible for men’s dastardly deeds and … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin NOTE: On on the week of 9/11, the following article was scheduled to run in our local newspaper. Then disaster struck. Today, America still needs to repent and turn back to God, and if we don’t, we … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Speculation, gambling, greed, spectacular wealth, and prosperity for an elite few were widening the gap between the “haves” and the “have nots.” A nation hungry for the supernatural turned to spiritualism which gained a popular foothold over … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD unto them; Behold, I, even I, will judge between the fat cattle and between the lean cattle. Because ye have thrust with side and with shoulder, and pushed all the diseased … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin The heart of America is broken over the tragedy which struck our nation on September 11. We have entered a new era of history, and irrevocable change. It a time of mourning and introspection for our nation, … Read more>>>
