It’s not all God and it’s not all man. We must cooperate with God to see the His power released in our lives through prayer. By Tom Shanklin Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly beyond all that we ask or imagine, according to the power that works in us (Ephesians 3:20, MEV). When it comes to … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin I get excited when I see churches that are fulfilling the Great Commission and accomplishing great and mighty things through the power of the Holy Spirit. The story of the church at Antioch in the book of Acts provides a model for building a church that can change the world. Whether your church is just starting or … 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 Susan Shanklin Where do I start? What do you want to know? Do I start with the miracle at the Minneapolis airport where they found me at the LAST gate of the airport 10 minutes before we were to board on our first leg of our trip to Benin to return my visa to me to enter Benin, Africa?????? … Read more>>>
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 it our great quest to walk in the love of God. The scripture says, “Therefore, if any man is in Christ, … 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>>>
Notes: MAKING DISCIPLES WHO EVANGELIZE” Click here for a PDF version of these notes>>> “Now after John was put in prison, Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” And as He walked by the Sea … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin This message was preached as a part of series on the book of Nehemiah at Two Rivers Vineyard Church in Mankato, Minnesota. Nehemiah called the people to build up the walls of Jerusalem. Today, we, too, are involved in a great work—building up the Jesus’ Church. Let us rise up and build the Church, in Jesus’ name. … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward. For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.” Hebrews 10:35, 36, KJV. Need a faith lift! Check this message out. When we are in the midst of a storm, it’s hard to see … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin Do you ever have one of those jump-up-and-down moments? Like when you lift up the name of Jesus higher than situations? Like when you get to utter the promises of God over the works of the devil? Like lift-off-over-the-moon excitement?? If not, you sure are missing out on the best part of life! Yesterday, a friend from … Read more>>>
What is the purpose of Pentecost? 2000 years ago, Jesus died on a cross at Calvary for our sins. He was buried and then God raised Him from the dead. After that He told His disciples to wait for the promise of the Father, the baptism of the Holy Spirit. After waiting on the Lord, on the day of Pentecost, … Read more>>>
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 life.” When you have the life of God in you, you have revival. I know for me, the Lord has … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin Do people ever ask you what you did today? Like you wonder if they are really interested or just checking out how useful you are to mankind? Oh, I can be a doubter of some people intentions, but I kind of get defensive, and I quickly try to think of all the important things I did. Well, … Read more>>>
You can receive healing for your soul! The Scripture says, “Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.” James 1:21, KJV. He’s not talking about being born again. He was writing to people who were already Christians. He’s talking about saving (or healing) your … Read more>>>
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 fail to bring His refreshing to those who came with open hearts. In three nights, I preached on “You Must … Read more>>>
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 of the great revivals of the past to see what it was that turned nations around and spawned great movements … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin As I was traveling north of Fargo, ND, yesterday on I-29, I saw one of those electronic signs from the Highway Department with these words, “YOUR DAD LOVES YOU! BUCKLE UP!” I thought of the words from the lips of Jesus, “For the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came out … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Cross pollination is an important part of crop production. Hybrids are produced by intentionally cross pollinating two varieties of plants. The resulting seed is more powerful, more fruitful, more resistant to disease and pests. We have learned on our little farm that apple trees require cross pollination to even produce a crop. Two different varieties are required … Read more>>>
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 was returning home after a week of work in the U.S. I asked him if he was a Christian, and … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin Tom just texted me at 6:45 a.m. from London that he was boarding and would be home soon. Well, I’ll see him about 5:30 or 6 p.m., that is. It’s always good to have my man back home after his in-country or out-of-country missions trips! Not only do I miss his charming and winning personality, but all … Read more>>>
