First Steps for New Believers
Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. (Acts 2:38, KJV). On the day … Read more>>>
Category Archives: Knowing God
It’s a New Day, If You Want it to Be!
By Tom Shanklin “Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the … Read more>>>
One Place You Can Always Find Joy
“Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.” Psalms 16:11, KJV. You may not always be able to find joy in your circumstances. … Read more>>>
Enjoying Your Time with Jesus: Successful Devotions [Audio]
By Tom Shanklin One of the great joys of my life is the time I spend with the Lord each day. I have found this daily time in prayer and the Word of God to be a great source of refreshing … Read more>>>
Can Jesus Use Your Boat?
By Tom Shanklin “And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret, And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were … Read more>>>
How to Find Shelter in the Storms of Life
By Tom Shanklin The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. (Proverbs 18:10, KJV). In the world today, the storm clouds are not only looming, but the tempest is already here, … Read more>>>
Oh God, Are You There?
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 … Read more>>>
Getting on God’s GPS
By Tom Shanklin “The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.” Psalms 37:23, KJV. I think of God’s guidance as our heavenly GPS (Global Positioning System). On my phone, I can … Read more>>>
Grace Teaches Us to Live Right!
By Tom Shanklin “For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; Looking for that blessed hope, … Read more>>>
Drink the New Wine!
“And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;” Ephesians 5:18, 19, KJV. As … Read more>>>
How Much is it Worth to Hear God’s Voice?
How much is it worth to hear God’s voice? How many lives could be saved? How many marriages redeemed? How many ministry efforts could be more successful…if we would just learn to hear God’s voice? When Susan and I were … Read more>>>
Would You Like Your Life to Change?
By Tom Shanklin A new year is always a great time to reflect on what has been happening in your life and to make projections for the future. It is also a time when many people make New Year’s resolutions. … Read more>>>
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>>>
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>>>
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>>>
Hearing the Voice of God
As we walk with God in these final days before Jesus’ return, it is essential that we learn to hear the voice of God. There are two things that are absolutely necessary. We must hear what God is saying and … Read more>>>
All Worship is Not Created Equal
“By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh.” Hebrews 11:4, KJV. In this politically-correct, … Read more>>>
Face to Face with Jesus
By Tom Shanklin Today, I want to talk to you about something this is at the very heart of the Gospel of Jesus Christ-that is, knowing and experiencing the Lord on a daily basis. In reality, all of us are … Read more>>>