“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>>>
And be kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ also forgave you. (Ephesians 4:32, MEV) We are living in a world that is increasingly polarized, angry, and divided. When people disagree, the answer seems to be to denigrate, ostracize, and demean those with other points of view. The internet has made things worse. People … 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>>>
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 and preach the Gospel to EVERY creature. He did not limit His mission of love to a particular nation or … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Finally, my brothers, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For our fight is not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Right now, life as we know it is being disrupted by the coronavirus global pandemic. In our state, all schools are closed, restaurants and other public places have been ordered to close, and many are being laid off from their jobs. The President of the United States has declared a national emergency and is saying that we … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin I was speaking with a friend recently about the upcoming year when suddenly the thought flashed through my mind, “20/20 in 2020.” I believe that the Lord is calling us all to have 20/20 vision in this coming year. Just think for a moment about how important our eyesight is to everything we do—whether it be driving … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “But at midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was a great earthquake so that the foundations of the prison were shaken, and immediately all the doors were opened and everyone’s chains were loosed. And the keeper of the prison, awaking from sleep and … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do? (Psalms 11:3, KJV). Back in my hippie days before I knew the Lord, I built a house on poles. It was an amazing project in some ways. Built without power tools at the cost of $500, the 16 by 24 foot structure was constructed from recycled timbers … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Thanksgiving Day is a wonderful tradition in our nation. For our family, it’s a highlight of the year, when we gather together to feast, love one another, and give thanks to God for His many blessings. The First Thanksgiving was celebrated in 1621 after the early European settlers known as the Pilgrims gathered their first harvest in the … Read more>>>
As we turned the page on this new year I had two words for 2018 in my spirit—order and freedom. These are words that the Lord spoke to me concerning my own life, but I believe they are also strong words for the Body of Christ. ORDER In the final days of 2017, the Lord was impressing on my heart a call … 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 healing balm which is desperately needed in this world. If we are ever going to fulfill the will of God … Read more>>>
I’ve just finished reading an incredible book! Chasing the Dragon by Jackie Pullinger is the story of her powerful ministry among opium addicts, gang members, and prostitutes in the Walled City of Hong Kong. Her unlikely journey began in 1966 when she left England with a one-way ticket on a slow boat to China. She had no missions organization, very little … Read more>>>
“And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God. And David said to Abiathar the priest, Ahimelech’s son, I pray thee, bring me hither the ephod. And Abiathar brought thither … Read more>>>
Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. (Acts 2:38, KJV). On the day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit, through the Apostle Peter, gave three instructions for those coming to Christ. He told them … 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, and his glory shall be seen upon thee. And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to the … Read more>>>
“Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.” Psalms 16:11, KJV. You may not always be able to find joy in your circumstances. Relationships can be a challenge, too. There may be turmoil in your environment. But there is one place you can … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.” Luke 10:19, KJV. In recent weeks I’ve been sharing some messages with you about Satan and his cohorts, and how to deal with them. Here’s a couple of them: … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” James 4:7, KJV. Today I want to talk to you about how to get the devil off your back. After all, we know that he (Satan) is behind the problems that are in your life and the problems in the world. He’s behind … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.” Philippians 4:6, KJV. I have found a very effective solution when I find myself in a dilemma, Pray! The other day Susan and I were at the mall where we walk and pick up our … Read more>>>
