I had a wonderful time of ministry Friday-Sunday, Aug. 28-30 with Pastor Ken and Connie Mandley at Grace Community Church of Turtle Lake, a vibrant 4-year old church in northwestern Wisconsin. The mission of the church, which meets on Sundays at the town’s high school auditorium, is to fulfill Jesus’ mission to seek and to save the lost. I found … Read more>>>
Last night Susan and I had a wonderful time ministering at the Businessmen’s Fellowship meeting in Minneapolis. This group meets monthly for dinner, worship, the Word and prayer. They invited us for a special healing service. I spoke on “Go to the Doctor” from Exodus 15:26. . . . “And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of … Read more>>>
I participated as a roving evangelist at the St. Paul Rock the River Festival at Harriet Island in St. Paul on Sunday, August 16 and found it to be a great experience. The Festival was sponsored by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. Thousands came to hear the bands and to hear Franklin Graham share the message of salvation. I spoke … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Many of our problems in life, whether they be physical, mental or social, are caused by being out of synch with God. Today, perhaps you have a sickness in your body or troubles in your mind, or are out of sorts in your spiritual life. I want you to know that God’s Word has something to say … 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 many minds. A playboy philosophy of “free love” was advocated and accepted by many. Commercial and political corruption, bribes, graft, … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Forgiveness is one the greatest and most freeing of all Christian graces. Perhaps the preeminent example of forgiveness can be seen by Jesus at Calvary as He prayed for those who had nailed Him to the cross, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.” (Luke 23:34, NKJV) The first martyr, Stephen, followed suit … Read more>>>
In 1950, the same year I was born, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association was incorporated in the state of Minnesota. In 1957, Billy began national telecasts of his crusades. I can remember watching Billy Graham on television at my grandmother’s home in East St. Louis, Illinois. She was a great fan and when she died, my uncle, who lived with … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Noone can get to heaven without it. If you have it, God will answer your prayers. What is it and how do you get it? It is “righteousness” and it must be received by faith as a gift from God. The scripture tells us: For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and … Read more>>>
By Pastor Tom Shanklin While I was ministering at a church in Manitoba, Canada on a Sunday evening, I was preaching on the subject, “The Remedy for Sin and Sickness,” expounding the wonderful truths of God’s salvation and healing through His Son, Jesus Christ. What a beautiful time the congregation and I had in the scriptures. I shared about the … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Just as the Lord spoke to me that the Ukraine is a key nation, you too were a vital key to reaching the nation of Ukraine. I’m only a minister willing to go and preach the love of God through Jesus Christ. It was the people that believed in the mission of Tom Shanklin Ministries to take … Read more>>>
Reading: 2 Cor. 5:17-21 MAIN THOUGHT: Every Christian is wonderfully and beautifully made. It’s time to walk in the light of the New Creation. JOHN WESLEY’S COMMENTARY 17. Therefore if any one be in Christ — A true believer in him. There is a new creation — Only the power that makes a world can make a Christian. And when … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular. And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues. Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles? Have all the gifts of healing? … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. (John 3:16-17, KJV). God wants you to be in heaven … Read more>>>
Confess and meditate these Scriptures and put them into practice. God’s Word is truth, and it will set you free! And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian. And his master saw that the LORD was with him, and that the LORD made all that … Read more>>>
We traveled to South Dakota for revival services at Wounded Knee on September 26-28. I’m excited to share with you that God blessed our time of ministry there and we saw lives touched by His grace and power. God moved in healing power and we saw dramatic healings while we were there and number of people made life-changing decisions for … Read more>>>
I want to say thank you to everyone who prayed and gave financially to make our mission to Kenya in January, 2004 a success. People told me afterwards that they were praying and fasting for us while we were in Kenya and we certainly could sense your prayers. The entire team remarked how smoothly things went and how readily God’s … 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 with your horns, till ye have scattered them abroad; Therefore will I save my flock, and they shall no more … 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, a time to examine our values and the things that truly make us great. On Tuesday, it was revealed that … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, (Philippians 1:19, KJV). Did you know that as a believer there is a supply within you to meet the spiritual needs of others in the Body of Christ? Yes, God has placed within you a … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. (Matthew 16:18, KJV). In ancient times of war, armies did not use scud missiles, B-52 bombers and tanks to defeat their enemies. The cities were fortified with huge … Read more>>>
