Righteousness is not something which you mentally believe that is yours based on what the Scriptures say. It is an actual condition of “right-ness” in the heart because of the faith which you have in Jesus Christ. It is a … Read more>>>
Even a casual look at the headlines today is enough to convince us of the great need for a revival of righteousness in our world. Evil terroristic activities, the promotion of perverted lifestyles, corporate scandals, and revelations of insider trading … Read more>>>
“The law and the prophets were until John: since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man presseth into it.” Luke 16:16, KJV. Sometimes I think we forget that the message that Jesus preached (and his disciples, … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Satan has been busy invading the institutional church for quite some time. His plan is to undermine all the foundations of faith until all that is left is an empty shell of religion. Such hallow structures are … Read more>>>
Are carrots really green? Sounds like a ridiculous question, doesn’t it? But if you had been taught all your life, from the time you were an infant until now that carrots are green, your answer to this question would be, … Read more>>>
“For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.” 1 Corinthians 1:18, KJV. What does someone dying on a hill in the middle east … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin And one shall say unto him, What are these wounds in thine hands? Then he shall answer, Those with which I was wounded in the house of my friends. (Zechariah 13:6, KJV). This prophetic utterance from the … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it.” Habakkuk 2:2, KJV. God is interested in getting His vision inside of us, so … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin The Good News is that Jesus came to help people with their distresses. The Gospel is for the benefit of mankind, in every area. Jesus didn’t come to start a new religion, he came “to preach the … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Many of our problems in life, whether they be physical, mental or social, are caused by being out of synch with God. Today, perhaps you have a sickness in your body or troubles in your mind, or … 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 … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Forgiveness is one the greatest and most freeing of all Christian graces. Perhaps the preeminent example of forgiveness can be seen by Jesus at Calvary as He prayed for those who had nailed Him to the cross, … Read more>>>
In 1950, the same year I was born, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association was incorporated in the state of Minnesota. In 1957, Billy began national telecasts of his crusades. I can remember watching Billy Graham on television at my grandmother’s … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin Let me make you feel old, ok. Well, older than you feel, maybe. Waaaaaaay back in 1983, the final episode of M.A.S.H. airs with more than 125 million viewers tuned in to watch. Ronald Reagan gives a … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Noone can get to heaven without it. If you have it, God will answer your prayers. What is it and how do you get it? It is “righteousness” and it must be received by faith as a … Read more>>>
By Pastor Tom Shanklin While I was ministering at a church in Manitoba, Canada on a Sunday evening, I was preaching on the subject, “The Remedy for Sin and Sickness,” expounding the wonderful truths of God’s salvation and healing through … Read more>>>
Reading: 2 Cor. 5:17-21 MAIN THOUGHT: Every Christian is wonderfully and beautifully made. It’s time to walk in the light of the New Creation. JOHN WESLEY’S COMMENTARY 17. Therefore if any one be in Christ — A true believer in … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular. And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues. … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the … Read more>>>
Confess and meditate these Scriptures and put them into practice. God’s Word is truth, and it will set you free! And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his … Read more>>>
