By Tom Shanklin “And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.” Acts 4:33, KJV. There is abundant historical evidence that Jesus died for our sins and rose from the dead. I believe anyone who takes an honest look at the historical facts will conclude that He … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin One of the great joys of my life is the time I spend with the Lord each day. I have found this daily time in prayer and the Word of God to be a great source of refreshing and strength, with blessings that have spilled over into my life in many ways. Some of the benefits that come to … Read more>>>
Filling the Void: A Journey from Darkness to Light is the testimony of Tom Shanklin’s deliverance from drug and alcohol addiction into freedom in Jesus Christ. Tom Shanklin and his wife Susan are both part of the baby-boomer generation that sprung up in America after the end of the Second World War. Rejecting what they saw as the hypocrisy of … Read more>>>
On April 22nd, 2015. Reverend Lee Stoneking addressed the General Assembly of the United Nations in New York City, and he gave his testimony how Jesus raised him from the dead. He had been stricken with a massive heart attack at an airport in Australia. Repeated attempts to resuscitate him were unsuccessful, but he testified that Jesus came into the … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin God’s work done God’s way brings God’s results. I don’t believe those words are original to me, but they came to mind as I was reading the story of a great catch of fish in the last chapter of John’s Gospel. “Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto him, We also go with … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin When we look at the problems in the world today, we may be tempted to wonder if God knows what He is doing. But truth be known, He has had a plan all along and He is bringing it to completion through the events that are taking place in the earth. Jesus prepared us for the end of this … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin I would like to invite you to a healing service on Thursday, March 10, at 7 p.m. at the AmericInn Conference Center, 240 Stadium Rd. Mankato. There will be worship, teaching from the Bible about spiritual, emotional, and physical healing, and prayer for those who need healing. Over the years, Susan and I have seen God’s love … Read more>>>
You Can Touch the World: Finding Your True Purpose is now available in the Telugu language. Telugu is spoken by about 75 million people in two states in India. If you know someone who speaks Telugu, please be sure and send them a link to this post. We have received good reports from those distributing the printed version in Andhra Pradesh and … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin I was out the door at 9:30 this morning with my rather cute vintage looking gym bag-slash-extra large purse to go to my water aerobic class at the YMCA. I like to go a few minutes early so I can start out in the smaller and much warmer pool before immersion into the much colder lap pool. … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Ever since I saw my friend miraculously healed of a heart problem in 1977, God has had my attention concerning divine healing. Since that time, as I have studied the Scriptures and seen the manifestation of God’s healing power, I have come to realize His will for us is healing, not sickness. God has never gone to … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Do you see yourself the way God sees you or is the image inside of you something that you received from past experiences or the traditions of man. Your imagination can be a great tool for good or evil, blessings or curses. God has a blessing plan for your life. When you receive Jesus Christ He delivers you from the power of … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin Finally! Finally we had a good old fashion snow storm yesterday. Storm warnings went out and you’re not sure if you believe them or not. It seems like the weather forecasters are always crying wolf when it comes to snow this winter. The weather has been so unseasonal in Minnesota this year. Tom called it a brown … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin As this new year begins, maybe you are praying, “God, when are you going to do something in my life?” When are you going to change my circumstance? When are the things that you have promised me going to come to pass.” Prayer is good, but God’s purposes in your life are not accomplished through prayer alone. … Read more>>>
You can have a part in helping your church to grow in numbers, to grow in strength, and to grow in impact in your community. God’s heart is all about reaching lost, hurting, lonely people with the Good News of His Son. There’s no better way to accomplish that than through the local church. But in order for your local … 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 we are excited to share this wonderful holiday with our family. The roots of this holiday go back to the … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19, KJV. Folks, my God is rich! He will never have a recession, depression, or economic slowdown. He will never be scratching his head wondering how he’s going to meet the needs of the universe. There are rich deposits … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin This week Susan and I attended the 29th annual Shell Lake Full Gospel Missions Conference in Shell Lake, Wisconsin. It is always a special treat to visit this unique local church and watch God move miraculously to meet the needs of a multitude of missionaries and the people they minister to around the world. This church in … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Have you ever wondered what happened to your zeal? Has your get-up-and-go got up and went? Does your Christian life seem boring and empty? I have an answer for you. Evangelize! If you want fire in your life, evangelize! If you want fire in your church, evangelize! If you want power in your life and ministry, evangelize! … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Susan and I are so very thankful for your prayers, encouragement and support for this ministry. We know God’s power is released as we pray for each other. You are never far from our thoughts and prayers. Early in September, I had a great time showcasing our ministry at the Campus and Community Fair at the Minnesota … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.” Mark 11:23, KJV. The confession of our mouth … Read more>>>
