By Tom Shanklin There are two things that I felt in my heart would happen through my first trip to the nation of Thailand. First, God was going to expand my vision for world evangelism. And secondly, some seeds were … Read more>>>
I’ve been surprised by my first trip to the nation of Thailand. I was expecting another 3rd world Asian country with extreme poverty, poor infrastructure, dirt and confusion, but instead I have found peaceful well-ordered society set in a beautiful … Read more>>>
Several years ago, a friend named Alyce was healed in one of our services. She had come forward for prayer having intense pain in her left should. It was so excruciating that she could not move her arm even an … Read more>>>
We receive a lot of prayer requests over the internet. We try and send back a word of encouragement and then lift up the needs before our heavenly Father. A lot of times we pray for people and we don’t … Read more>>>
I feel very privileged to meet a lot of wonderful people while I am taking this Gospel all over. This past weekend I traveled to northern Minnesota to preach the Gospel and minister the love of God on the White … Read more>>>
I had a great opportunity to share the Gospel at the Hillcrest Nursing Home in Mankato this week. I shared on the topic “Heaven and How to Get There” from John 14:1-6. The simple Gospel is so powerful to touch … Read more>>>
Today, I received the following note from Joyce Ballard, the business woman from Mahnomen, MN, who the Lord instantly healed at our meeting there in October: “I am still doing great—sitting at my desk about 12 hours a day doing … Read more>>>
“And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.” Mark 16:15, KJV. When we hear Jesus’ command to go into all the world, we see images of foreign exotic lands with … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Joyce Ballard, a businesswoman from Mahnomen, MN., received a healing from whiplash at our Hope and Healing Services in Mahnomen on Nov. 20-22. She had not been able to lift her arm or turn her neck since … Read more>>>
On Oct. 31, we held a regional men’s meeting at Crystal Falls, Michigan. Three pastors were present, and men from a variety of churches in that part of the world. The devil gets nervous when men get together and pray, … Read more>>>
Developmental disability is a term used to describe life-long, disabilities attributable to mental and/or physical or combination of mental and physical impairments, manifested prior to age 18.[1] The term is used most commonly in the United States to refer to … Read more>>>
Sept. 11—I left home today headed for parts north of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. On the way I was stopping at the home of our friends’, Pastor Norm and Lori Gullingsrud, in Gary Minnesota. Norm was one of the elders in … Read more>>>
I had a wonderful time of ministry Friday-Sunday, Aug. 28-30 with Pastor Ken and Connie Mandley at Grace Community Church of Turtle Lake, a vibrant 4-year old church in northwestern Wisconsin. The mission of the church, which meets on Sundays … Read more>>>
Last night Susan and I had a wonderful time ministering at the Businessmen’s Fellowship meeting in Minneapolis. This group meets monthly for dinner, worship, the Word and prayer. They invited us for a special healing service. I spoke on “Go … Read more>>>
I participated as a roving evangelist at the St. Paul Rock the River Festival at Harriet Island in St. Paul on Sunday, August 16 and found it to be a great experience. The Festival was sponsored by the Billy Graham … 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>>>
I was privileged to speak at Palomin’s Boxing Club in Gaylord, Minnesota on Dec. 6. I preached the Gospel and spoke to them about “The Fight of Life: Fighting Against Sin.” I told them this battle does not end in … Read more>>>
A woman from Southeastern Minnesota writes: “Thank you for your ministry to us. My eye is healed and my husband’s shoulder feels better. The Word of God is powerful unto salvation, healing, deliverance and restoration.” A Minnesota woman writes, “When … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Just as the Lord spoke to me that the Ukraine is a key nation, you too were a vital key to reaching the nation of Ukraine. I’m only a minister willing to go and preach the love … Read more>>>
We traveled to South Dakota for revival services at Wounded Knee on September 26-28. I’m excited to share with you that God blessed our time of ministry there and we saw lives touched by His grace and power. God moved … Read more>>>
