Last Sunday, Susan and I were at Gaylord Assembly of God, Gaylord, Minnesota, with Pastor Bob and Judy Holmbeck. This is one of the churches where we enjoy a close relationship. Last year, we were with them in December also, so it’s almost a tradition. It’s a good time to ask a prayerful, encouraging church to pray for us in … Read more>>>
Yesterday, Susan and I visited the Hillcrest Nursing Home here in Mankato. We held a service for the residents. I spoke on “Knowing God” from John 17:3:“And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.” John 17:3, KJV. I emphasized the great privilege we have to enjoy a … Read more>>>
Exciting things are happening here at Tom Shanklin Ministries. As I mentioned to you before, we are going on the radio on the Mahnomen, MN radio station, KRJM, beginning Sunday, Nov. 21. Susan and I have prepared our first broadcast. It’s called “Your Life Matters” and you can listen to it online here. Please pray that many people will be touched … Read more>>>
Pastor Virgil Amundson and missionaries . I had a great time this week at the Shell Lake Full Gospel Church Annual Missions Conference. I have noticed that when local churches get a vision to do something for God, and then faithful and steadfastly walk out that vision, awesome things take place. The church in Shell Lake is great example of … Read more>>>
Pastors Curt Svendsgaard of Mahnomen, Norman Gullingsrud of Gary and Wayne Thom of Twin Valley. ” Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron’s beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments; As the … Read more>>>
Pastors Bob and Joan Archiquette Now that the government is increasing their role in health care, I’m sure we will be all looking more diligently for healing from the Lord. I expect that the healing ministry will increase in these days. However, it will take an increase of the level of our vital spiritual connection with the Lord, both on … Read more>>>
Last week I had the opportunity to minister at the the Sibley County Jail in Gaylord. Four young men came out for the Bible Study. All four were incarcerated due to crimes related to drug or alcohol abuse. It’s not surprising, since about 85 percent of all prison inmates have a history of alcohol or drug abuse. Like I told … Read more>>>
Last weekend I had a great time of ministry at Christ Congregational Church in Rio, WI., a church which was founded over 15o years ago. Rio is a town of less that 1,000 people located north of Madison, WI. Pastor David and Eleen Lusse have been at the church for about 4 years, leading the flock to the promised land … 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 2,000 years ago have to do with me? Everything!!! It is the power of God. To those who don’t … Read more>>>
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 going to planted that would change the nation of Thailand. This, I believe, is exactly what happened. My flights both … 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 land. I’m ministering in a Bible School near Chiang Mai, run by Living Word Ministries International. Before this trip is … 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 inch with out intense agony. After prayer she was instantly healed and her arm shot up totally free of pain. … 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 know about the results, but this man from India was reminded by the Holy Spirit to write and let us … 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 Earth Indian Reservation. On Saturday afternoon I met with Willie and Anna Atkinson at Park River, Minnesota. I had been … 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 hearts. I shared about the glories of heaven and how our Father wants us all to go there. However, not … 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 taxes with no trouble with my neck and arms—Praise God!” Joyce Ballard
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 strange natives who need the Gospel. But “all the world” is not just overseas, it is all around us. Some … 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 being in auto accident in April, 2009. Thank God now she can move freely! Jesus is our healer. Listen to … 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, so I think this was a good way to mark what the world calls Halloween. We had a wonderful time … Read more>>>
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