Have you ever wished that your ministry could be more successful, that you could reach more people, see more miracles, and help others to see Jesus more clearly? I have. In fact, it’s the cry of my heart. I’m not only talking about reaching the multitudes in Africa or building a big church in America. I’m also talking about ministry … Read more>>>
What is God saying about 2025? In this message, Susan and I share some of the thoughts that the Holy Spirit has been bringing to us for this new year. We have an excitement about 2025, the year of our Lord. For one, 2025 is a new beginning! We believe God is telling us to leave the past behind … Read more>>>
America needs a new heart! We can get new leaders. We can see laws changed. But the real need is for a change of heart—and only God can do that. The Holy Spirit spoke through the prophet Ezekiel: “I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will take the heart of stone out of … Read more>>>
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 be seen upon you. (Isaiah 60:1-2, MEV). This morning, this Scripture came to mind, and the Word of the Lord … Read more>>>
Today, I would like to talk to you about waiting upon the Lord. Several years ago, as I traveled around India with my friend, Ivan Tinklenberg, we had a running joke. One of us would say, “Should we go? Or should we wait?” We were going around India teaching on the Great Commission. On the one hand, Jesus said, “Go into all the world … Read more>>>
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 was in North Dakota where I met with a small group of farmers for an early morning meeting at The … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “For with God nothing will be impossible.” (Luke 1:37, MEV) I want to encourage you today. Nothing is impossible with God! You may be going through the darkest hour of your life, but just remember, nothing is impossible with God. Maybe the sun has gone down on your future and looks like it will never come up. … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin After that, the Moabites and the Ammonites, together with some Meunites, came against Jehoshaphat for battle. And some came and declared this to Jehoshaphat, “A large multitude is coming against you from across the Dead Sea from Edom; and observe, they are in Hazezon Tamar” (that is, En Gedi).” (2Chronicles 20:1-2, MEV) King Jehoshaphat awoke one day … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin I’m usually pretty level, but when I woke up this morning I found myself frustrated and angry inside. I want life to get back to normal. I want to get out and preach. I want to be free to go and do and pursue life. We are under a Stay-at-Home order here in Minnesota, as is much of the nation, … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Hang in there, baby! It may not sound very spiritual, but it certainly is biblical. The Scripture says it this way, “And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.” Galatians 6:9, KJV. Someone said, “Persistence prevails, when all else fails.” Perseverance is a major principle … Read more>>>
Our friend, Kim Ellison, sent us this prayer based on Psalm 91. I thought it would be a blessing to you at this time. Dear Heavenly Father, I thank you and praise you that you are my refuge and shelter from the storm. I thank you that you are always with me and will never leave nor forsake me. I … Read more>>>
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 “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” James 4:7, KJV. Today I want to talk to you about how to get the devil off your back. After all, we know that he (Satan) is behind the problems that are in your life and the problems in the world. He’s behind … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.” Philippians 4:6, KJV. I have found a very effective solution when I find myself in a dilemma, Pray! The other day Susan and I were at the mall where we walk and pick up our … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin When a 21-year-old man walked into a church in Charleston, South Carolina and killed nine innocent people, his plan was a to start a race war. But many of the people in the church, rather than reacting with hatred and vindictiveness, responded with forgiveness and prayers for this deluded young man. They chose to make peace instead … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “Ah Lord GOD! behold, thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm, and there is nothing too hard for thee:” Jeremiah 32:17, KJV. Sometimes we need to be reminded just how great our God is! Jeremiah seems to be awestruck and overwhelmed by the majesty of God’s power. “Ah … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you.” Luke 10:19, NKJV. Most Bible-believing Christians recognize that there are demonic powers which wreak havoc on the earth. But many are NOT aware that God has given the Christian authority … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “Oh God, when are you going to do something about this? Are you there?” How many of us have prayed a prayer like that at times in our lives? We see God as a sort of holy genie that will intervene in our circumstance and make everything right. Certainly, it is true, He is a very present … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee. For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the LORD shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee.” Isaiah 60:1, 2, KJV. We certainly are living in a time of … Read more>>>
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 victory in your family, in your business, in your ministry? Salvation for a loved one. Healing for your body or … Read more>>>
