America needs a new heart! We can get new leaders. We can see laws changed. But the real need is for a change of heart—and only God can do that. The Holy Spirit spoke through the prophet Ezekiel: “I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will take the heart of stone out of … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin When they came to Marah, they could not drink of the waters of Marah, for they were bitter. Therefore, the name of it was called Marah. (Exodus 15:23 MEV) In February, I wrote an article called “Have You Been to Marah?” dealing with the bitter circumstances of life, such as divorce, broken relationships, sickness, the loss of a … 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>>>
“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 “Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all … 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 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God.” (Matthew 5:9, MEV) We are called to be peacemakers. That is what is needed in the world today. We need to decide if we are going to be a part of the solution or part of the problem. When we see someone pressing their knee … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin After that, the Moabites and the Ammonites, together with some Meunites, came against Jehoshaphat for battle. And some came and declared this to Jehoshaphat, “A large multitude is coming against you from across the Dead Sea from Edom; and observe, they are in Hazezon Tamar” (that is, En Gedi).” (2Chronicles 20:1-2, MEV) King Jehoshaphat awoke one day … 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>>>
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>>>
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 When a 21-year-old man walked into a church in Charleston, South Carolina and killed nine innocent people, his plan was a to start a race war. But many of the people in the church, rather than reacting with hatred and vindictiveness, responded with forgiveness and prayers for this deluded young man. They chose to make peace instead … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Last month our nation was shocked by a shooting rampage in Connecticut which left 28 people dead, including 20 young children. Many have blamed God for the incident, as though He is responsible for men’s dastardly deeds and foolish ways. “Where was God?” they ask. But the thing that they fail to realize is that not only is … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin NOTE: On on the week of 9/11, the following article was scheduled to run in our local newspaper. Then disaster struck. Today, America still needs to repent and turn back to God, and if we don’t, we open the door to the enemy to come upon our shores. May we heed God’s warning and turn back to … 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 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>>>
