It’s Time for Something New!
By Tom Shanklin I threw away my old black sweater last night. It’s been around a long time. In recent years, no one has seen me wear it, other than my family members. It was what you call “threadbare.” It … Read more>>>
Category Archives: Revival
Activate the Holy Spirit: Is Jesus Asleep in Your Boat?
Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands. For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of … Read more>>>
Re-digging the Wells of Revival
When we travel to countries like India or Nepal, we often encounter people who have never heard a clear presentation of the Gospel. I love that ministry—reaching into the hearts and minds of the unsaved with the glorious Gospel of … Read more>>>
Don’t Be Occupied by the Darkness! Live in the Light!
Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD has risen upon you. For the darkness shall cover the earth and deep darkness the peoples; but the LORD shall rise upon you, and His glory shall … Read more>>>
God’s Glory is Coming to the Earth!
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 … Read more>>>
Oh Lord, Revive Us By Your Love!
Many people are talking about the Asbury Revival, a spiritual awakening occurring on the campus of Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky. The excitement about this move of God has been so great that people from all over the country and … Read more>>>
When Heaven Comes Down [Audio & Video]
When heaven comes down, things change! There are many problems in the world today that will not change without a visitation of the Holy Spirit. We need heaven to come down and God to set things right. In this … Read more>>>
How to Experience Personal Revival [Audio & Video]
When the prophet Isaiah was grieved by the enemies facing his nation, he cried out to God, “Oh that thou wouldest rend the heavens, that thou wouldest come down, that the mountains might flow down at thy presence…”(Isaiah 64:1, AV) … Read more>>>
How to Overcome the Darkness
A few weeks ago, while I was experiencing the presence of the Lord in a special way in a worship service, a picture came to my mind by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. I saw a mass of people … Read more>>>
Minnesota: The Revival State [Book Review]
Do you want to be inspired? Minnesota: The Revival State by Dale Gilmore chronicles the great moves of God across the state from born again, Spirit-filled Lutheran settlers to a Catholic nun from Rochester whose prophetic visions inspired the Mayo Clinic to … Read more>>>
Pray for the Rain of the Holy Spirit
Ask ye of the LORD rain in the time of the latter rain; [so] the LORD shall make bright clouds, and give them showers of rain, to every one grass in the field. (Zechariah 10:1, AV) In late April, I … Read more>>>
Let’s Get Back to Jesus!
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 … Read more>>>
Racial Prejudice Hinders the Gospel
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 … Read more>>>
The Purging Fire of the Holy Spirit [Audio]
By Tom Shanklin For weeks Susan had thought we were going to visit a very special church leader named Bishop Sutton. In fact we were on our way to visit Pastors Dave and Jenny Dickerson and the lively congregation of … Read more>>>
Let’s make 2019 the Year of God’s Love
By Tom Shanklin Susan and I want to wish you a very bright and happy New Year! May it be the best year ever for you, your family, and your ministry! As we enter into 2019, let us all make … Read more>>>
Fan the Flames of Revival … and Let it Spread!
By Tom Shanklin Now is the time to fan the flames of revival … and to let it spread. Revival is like CPR for your spirit. The word means to bring back to life, or we could simply say “new … Read more>>>
Revival Meetings in Starkweather, North Dakota
I traveled to Starkweather, North Dakota in June for three days of meetings at Trinity-Bergen Lutheran Church. We promoted this as “Revival: Forgiveness, Healing & Divine Purpose.” On our poster, we stated, “Come and be refreshed!” And God did not … Read more>>>
The Welsh Revival: “Bend the Church & Save the World”
By Tom Shanklin Since returning from England and Wales in May, my heart has been captivated by thoughts of the great need for revival in the US, the UK, and many places around the world. I have been studying some … Read more>>>
Mission to England and Wales, the Land of Revival [Ministry News & Video]
By Tom Shanklin In May, the Lord sent me to England and Wales to bring encouragement, link arms with His Church, build relationships, and to pray. On my flight to London, I sat with a man from England who … Read more>>>
We Need a Heaven-Sent Revival, by Billy Graham
Check out this classic message about the need for a heaven-sent revival from Billy Graham. It was written in 1964, but it’s just a true today! I once asked a university professor what he thought our greatest need was. He considered … Read more>>>