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>>>
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 Gospel to the poor, to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the … 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 disabilities affecting daily functioning in three or more of the following areas: capacity for independent living economic self-sufficiency learning mobility … 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 our first church we started in Twin Valley, Minnesota in 1983. It interesting to see how the seeds you plant … 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 at the town’s high school auditorium, is to fulfill Jesus’ mission to seek and to save the lost. I found … 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 to the Doctor” from Exodus 15:26. . . . “And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of … 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 Evangelistic Association. Thousands came to hear the bands and to hear Franklin Graham share the message of salvation. I spoke … 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 are out of sorts in your spiritual life. I want you to know that God’s Word has something to say … 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 many minds. A playboy philosophy of “free love” was advocated and accepted by many. Commercial and political corruption, bribes, graft, … 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, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.” (Luke 23:34, NKJV) The first martyr, Stephen, followed suit … Read more>>>
