Jesus Promises Rest to ALL!
By Tom Shanklin “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall … Read more>>>
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Are You Looking for the Perfect Church?
Billy Graham, the elder statesman of Christianity, answers the question, “Should I change churches?” His answer is, “Pray about it,” but he also points out that you will never find the perfect church. Read more here.
Read more>>>The Local Church is Still God’s Method to Reach the World
By Tom Shanklin I was a local church pastor for 22 years, and as you would expect during that time I was passionate about God’s plan for the local church. But now that I have been in a traveling ministry … Read more>>>
Try Something New, like Swiss Chard, It Ain’t Hard
By Susan Shanklin I see the radar on the weather map showing red, yellow and green shapes moving into our area this morning, indicating heavy rainfall. Yikes, what should I do? I really should run out and harvest some Swiss … Read more>>>
God Answers Our Prayers by Giving Us Wisdom
By Tom Shanklin “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding. Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her.” Proverbs 4:7, 8, KJV. … Read more>>>
Are You Looking for Answers?
By Tom Shanklin What is your Google search? Are you looking for answers to the mysteries of the universe? Are you plumbing the depths of human knowledge to find the reality of who you are, where you came from, and … Read more>>>
The Incredible Power of the New Birth
Greetings in Jesus’ Precious Name, “Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. Beloved, now are we … Read more>>>
Sermon Notes: What the Resurrection Means to You
WHAT THE RESURRECTION MEANS TO YOU Reading: John 20.1-18 MAIN THOUGHT: Not only did the resurrection of Jesus Christ provide validation for His claims, but also provided the avenue for you and I to enter into the divine nature and … Read more>>>
Let’s Keep Our Zeal for Holy Week
By Tom Shanklin “And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works … Read more>>>
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
By Tom Shanklin “Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught. And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and … Read more>>>
Local Church in a Small Wisconsin Town is Touching the World
Often, we look to a huge mega-church in one of the metropolitan areas to find the “formula” for growth and success. But God is not limited to such places. In fact, there are great treasures of truth to be found … Read more>>>
It’s All About a Relationship with Father God
By Tom Shanklin God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. (John 4:24, KJV). While talking to a woman of Samaria, Jesus made this statement. She had been asking where is … Read more>>>
Open Doors to Preach the Gospel Right Where You Live
By Tom Shanklin If you have a desire to preach the Gospel, don’t sit around waiting for someone to invite you to come preach in a big church or a stadium. Get busy proclaiming God’s Word right where you are. … Read more>>>
The Evangelist and the Local Church
This article is an excerpt from Tom Shanklin’s book, You Can Touch the World. By Tom Shanklin Some have thought that the evangelist’s ministry, since he is given to the cause of reaching the lost, should not have any connection … Read more>>>
Shopping for that Perfect Christmas Gift
By Tom Shanklin Shopping for Christmas can be quite an arduous task. Finding that perfect Christmas gift can be a real challenge for many of us. Fortunately, my wife does most of the Christmas shopping for our family. I am told … Read more>>>
Tom’s Testimony of Freedom from Addiction
By Tom Shanklin This is the story about how I found freedom from drugs and alcohol in 1977, when I surrendered my life to Jesus Christ. Jesus totally set me free and filled my heart. You may not have a … Read more>>>
“How Shall This Be?” Mary’s Question Provides an Answer for Us Today!
By Tom Shanklin Have you ever been at that place in your life where you had a promise from God in your heart? Something that God has spoken to you by His Word or by His Spirit? A promise for … Read more>>>
Place Value on Your Relationships
By Tom Shanklin With the holiday season upon us once again I have been thinking a lot about relationships. In fact, on Thanksgiving Day, I woke up with that word on my heart—relationships, and during our Thanksgiving meal I shared … Read more>>>
The Believer’s Ministry
By Tom Shanklin And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. And these … Read more>>>
The Mission of the Church
By Tom Shanklin “And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” Matthew 16:18, KJV. Peter was the impulsive one … Read more>>>