Tom Shanklin ministers within the United States and internationally. He is motivated by a desire to see people reunited with God and filled with a sense of their divine purpose in life.
Dear Partners, Then they went forth and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them and confirming the word through the accompanying signs. Amen. (Mark 16:20, MEV) The definition of “preached everywhere” has now expanded to include Blogs, Podcasts, YouTube, Zoom, Instagram, and even TicTok. It no doubt will expand further in the days to come. Last month, we expanded our … Read more>>>
We are encouraged about the things that God has been doing through this ministry. Through the pandemic, he has opened our eyes to new avenues of ministry and new ways of thinking about reaching people with the Gospel. Now, as we are beginning to travel once again, we feel like a bird out of a cage ready to seize the … Read more>>>
For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. (1Corinthians 1:18, AV) We often think of the message of the cross as a message for the lost … for those without Christ. And certainly it is, if they will receive it! But here we see … Read more>>>
For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive by the Spirit, (1Peter 3:18, NKJV) Jesus died to bring us to God! That is the message of the cross. Through His death, burial and resurrection, we have access to the Father, … 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 the Lord back in the 70s, the fellowship we were a part of sang a song that went like this: … Read more>>>
It is such an honor for us to be involved in world missions. This is God’s heartbeat … and ours. Although we have not been able to travel to the nations personally since the Covid-19 fiasco began, we have still had many opportunities to minister. Through video conference technology, YouTube videos, emails, our ministry website, personal ministry, missions support, and … Read more>>>
So Moses brought Israel from the Red Sea; then they went out into the Wilderness of Shur. And they went three days in the wilderness and found no water. Now when they came to Marah, they could not drink the waters of Marah, for they were bitter. Therefore the name of it was called Marah. (Exodus 15:22-23, NKJV) Have you … Read more>>>
Last February, when we were traveling from Poland to Slovakia, we were asked to stop and meet with a young woman named Lydia, who had been unable to have children. She traveled for an hour to meet us at a train station where we prayed that the Lord would open her womb and give her a child. Doctors had given … Read more>>>
“Do not remember the former things nor consider the things of old. See, I will do a new thing, now it shall spring forth; shall you not be aware of it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.” (Isaiah 43:18-19, MEV) God wants to do something new and fresh in 2021. But … Read more>>>
“Philip went down to the city of Samaria and preached Christ to them. When the crowds heard Philip and saw the miracles which he did, they listened in unity to what he said. For unclean spirits, crying with a loud voice, came out of many who were possessed. And many who were paralyzed or lame were healed. So there was … Read more>>>
“And a certain woman had a hemorrhage for twelve years, and had suffered much under many physicians. She had spent all that she had, and was not better but rather grew worse.” (Mark 5:25-26, MEV) Reading: Mark 5:25-34 The woman with the issue of blood had a desperate unfulfilled need. The more she sought help, the worse she got. But when … Read more>>>
(Click above to watch this 3 1/2 minute video.) “But the angel said to them, “Listen! Do not fear. For I bring you good news of great joy, which will be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the City of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign to … Read more>>>
Extra! Extra, Read All About It! A Savior is Born in Bethlehem! Forgiveness of Sins Now Available! God Has Come to Live in the Hearts of Man! The Future is Bright & the Promise is Sure! “…but the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you the most joyful news ever announced, and it is for everyone!” Luke 2.10 … Read more>>>
“He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart shall flow rivers of living water.” By this He spoke of the Spirit, whom those who believe in Him would receive. For the Holy Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet glorified.” (John 7:38-39, MEV) Do you want more of the Holy Spirit in … Read more>>>
The parable of the Prodigal Son encapsulates the entire story of the Bible. A father had a son who left home for “greener pastures.” When he found that the pastures were not so green, He returned home intending to beg for forgiveness and ask to become (not a son) but a servant in His father’s house. The father, however, did … Read more>>>
One of the most profound and amazing truths from the New Testament is that the God of the universe has committed Himself to be our Helper. When Jesus was preparing His disciples for His departure, He told them, “If you love Me, keep My commandments. I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Counselor, that He may … 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 churches. It causes separation between people of different races, ideologies, and cultures. It is unrelenting and undiscriminating. It afflicts liberals … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria and preached Christ to them. And the multitudes with one accord heeded the things spoken by Philip, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did. For unclean spirits, crying with a loud voice, came out of many who were possessed; and many who were paralyzed and lame were … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Before I began to walk with the Lord, I lived in the woods next to a huge open field. I used to go out into the field at night and look at the stars and think about God. I knew a little bit about the vastness of the universe, and I would think about the awesome power … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Despite the limitation that ministries are facing all around the world because of the Covid-19 Pandemic, there are still great opportunities to present the Good News of Jesus Christ. We’ve been preaching the Gospel on the internet through writing, video, and audio. We can see that people all around the world are reading, watching, and listening. The … Read more>>>
