The Mt. Moriah Bible School and the Vocational and Technical High School in the village of Danzounmey in southern Benin, West Africa. are thriving. The vision for the schools is to transform the community and the nation by building character, job skills, and Bible knowledge in the students. Tom Shanklin Ministries is partnering with Messenger Church of God in Benin … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Sometimes, it is good to look back and reflect on what God has done. Psalm 78 tells the story of Israel’s failure to remember the mighty acts of God in their past. Because they did not retain the memory of God’s mighty deeds in the past, they were unable to have faith for the move of God … Read more>>>
This article was published in the January 2024 issue of Healing for the Nations, the monthly publication Tom Shanklin Ministries. This issue celebrated 40 years of ministry from 1993-2023. By Susan Shanklin Since we are celebrating 40 years of ministry, I thought I would write about 40 years of the miraculous from my perspective. When you read Tom’s article, you … Read more>>>
We think of the grace of God as God’s unmerited favor through which we have the forgiveness of sins. It is, but it is also God’s ability working in us to make us different. Grace helps us to live right, and you can appropriate that grace through prayer whenever you need it! Podcast Notes: GRACE HELPS US TO LIVE … Read more>>>
Jesus is the Christmas gift who God sent to the earth 2,000 years ago. Through him, we receive the gift of eternal life, sonship, forgiveness of sins, and the gift of righteousness. These are things that we cannot earn, but are freely given to us, because of Jesus and his sacrifice on Calvary. If you have to work to receive … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear? (Proverbs 18:14, AV) We all experience hurts in life and emotional pain, but in the case of a wounded spirit, the hurt is much deeper and more devastating. The scripture says that the spirit of man will sustain his infirmity. … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin As many of you know, Tom and I moved from a farm site in Mankato, Minnesota, full of lilacs and flowering perennials with gardens that were started from scratch to, well, would you say, a desert of destruction in Scandia, Minnesota, about one year and 9 months ago. I really have a true love of plants and … Read more>>>
My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. (James 1:2-4, NKJV). In August, we hit one of those snags in life that can either send you reeling in a tailspin or … Read more>>>
The message of Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection continues to be the focus of our ministry. We are convinced that this is the answer to the problems in the earth and in the heart of mankind. Since our last report, we have had some wonderful times of ministry. In late July into early August, I was in revival meetings … Read more>>>
“The Spirit of the LORD is upon Me, Because He has anointed Me To preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives And recovery of sight to the blind, To set at liberty those who are oppressed; To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD.” (Luke 4:18-19, … Read more>>>
July was a firecracker month for the Gospel. It began in late June at Trinity Fellowship in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, where I preached a message called “It’s Time to Change” based on the story of Peter being called to Cornelius’ house to preach the Gospel in Acts 10. Although Jesus had called His Church to go into all the world … Read more>>>
Peace Scriptures and Prayers provides a shelter in the storm in a world filled with anxiety and fear. With a voice of compassion, Tom Shanklin leads you on a journey towards peace through the Word of God. As you listen to these powerful scriptures and prayers, you will find God’s peace coming into your heart and your joy being restored. … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Recently, I heard the Lord say, “My glory is coming to the earth! For though you see great darkness, remember, I am greater than the darkness. And I shall arise upon my people, and my glory shall be seen in the earth. So tell My people to focus on Me and pray for the glory. Pray that … Read more>>>
Look what the Lord has done! This week, I am at Trinity-Bergen Lutheran Church in Starkweather, ND for four days of revival meetings. On Sunday night I was blessed to see Kimberly Blake and her husband Karl at the meeting. Six years ago, we did a video interview with Kimberly in which she gave a powerful testimony of being healed … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin “My help comes from the LORD, Who made heaven and earth. He will not allow your foot to slip; He who keeps you will not slumber.” (Psalms 121:2-3, AMP15) Goodness, that is sweet water to remember in our days of trouble and anxiety. Water for your soul. Misplaced trust can lead all of us to dark places, … Read more>>>
I have some new developments to report to you from the Mt. Moriah Bible School Project in Danzounmey, Benin, West Africa. We have been involved in the development of this school for several years. Both Susan and I have taught in the school, and our ministry has provided funds for a well and has helped to construct a dormitory on … Read more>>>
Human beings are naturally resistant to change both in natural things and spiritual things. That is why many Christians and even entire denominations are stuck in a rut of a past move of God and are not moving forward with the new things that God is doing today. Acts 10 is the story of two men who needed change in … Read more>>>
Today, God is pouring out His Spirit on those that are thirsty. There are many problems in the world that man can’t solve, but the Spirit of God has all the answers and the power to bring lasting change in the hearts of mankind. In this message, God is encouraging us to be a light in this dark world and … Read more>>>
Kimberly Blake of Park River, ND, was healed of severe depression at our revival meetings in Starkweather, ND in 2016, when she learned to have faith that God wanted her to be healed rather than wishing and hoping that He would heal her. Check out the video below from 2023 to see the transformation that took place in Kimberly’s … Read more>>>
On Pentecost Sunday, which this year coincided with the Memorial Day weekend here in the United States, I spoke at a new church for me, Living Waters Community Church in Clear Lake, Minnesota. What a privilege it was to enjoy the fellowship and minister amongst this group of hungry, zealous, Spirit-filled Christians! We had a wonderful time celebrating the joy … Read more>>>
