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>>>
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Thanksgiving—It’s More Than a Holiday!
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 … Read more>>>
Making Disciples Who Evangelize [Sermon Notes]
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 … Read more>>>
Let Us Rise Up and Build the Church! [Audio]
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 … Read more>>>
Hang in There Baby! Don’t Cast Away Your Confidence! [Audio]
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 … Read more>>>
Happy Dance: The Joy of Sharing Jesus!
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? … Read more>>>
The Purpose of Pentecost [Audio]
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 … 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>>>
What Did You Do Today?
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, … Read more>>>
Miracle Minutes: How to Receive Healing for Your Soul [Video]
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 … 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>>>
Your Dad Loves You! Buckle Up!
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 … Read more>>>
Healthy Crops Require Cross Pollination … and So Do Christians
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 … 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>>>
Susan: Me and Jesus, We’re Cool
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 … Read more>>>
Reaching the Next Generations for the Glory of God!
By Tom Shanklin “One generation shall praise thy works to another, and shall declare thy mighty acts.” Psalms 145:4, KJV. One of the greatest responsibilities we have is to reach the next generations for the Lord. If we do not … Read more>>>
My Mom’s Speeding Ticket and Me
By Susan Shanklin I want to tell you a story of what happened when I was, oh, about 12 or 13 years old. I was riding in our brown and tan compact station wagon, with my mother, Blanche, descending down … Read more>>>
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work [Audio]
Teamwork makes the dream work in world evangelism! It’s not a new revelation, but this truth was so impressed on my heart during our mission to Benin in February of 2018. Two ministries from the United States and all our … Read more>>>
Tell Everybody! Jesus is Alive!
By Tom Shanklin “This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses.” Acts 2:32, KJV. Peter and the apostles told everybody, “Jesus is alive!” They were filled with joy. They had seen the Master die at the hands of … Read more>>>