By Kim Ellison Sin contaminates the flow of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Sin separates us from a Holy God. God does not love us any less when we sin, but He is holy, and where sin is, He will not abide. Many of us have had a particular sin or habit that has been difficult to get rid … Read more>>>
“Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?” Psalms 85:6, KJV. Please pray for the upcoming Tent Revival with Tom Shanklin, Sept. 9-11, which will be held at Pastors Chris and Caugherty’s farm west of Hendricks, MN. The meetings, which are sponsored by Faith Family Christian Center, Hendricks, MN, will be: Friday & Saturday, Sept. 9-10, … Read more>>>
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 we must obey. However, in talking about hearing the voice of God, we do so with some trepidation, knowing that … Read more>>>
In late July, I travelled to LaMoure, North Dakota for meetings at The Church of the Nazarene. Pastor Carl Black called the Sunday morning and evening meetings a “mini-revival.” I shared my testimony and spoke from Jeremiah on Sunday morning: “And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:13, KJV. … Read more>>>
Today Susan and I traveled to Litchfield, where I minstered at the United Methodist Church. I was filling in for Pastor Bill Kerr, who was away on vacation. It was missions Sunday, so I shared some about our missions work, particularly among the native American people. A missions team from the church just left this morning for a mission trip … Read more>>>
Gardening, like life, carries with it some real challenges. We’ve been fighting with the bunnies all year. Usually the cats and the dog keep them at bay, but since we gave away our overabundance of barn cats last year and the dog is getting old, the rabbits seem to be taking over the place. It all came to a head … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin My wife and I have made it a practice to pray together each morning. We pray for one another, for our family, for the partners of our ministry, and for our nation. We conclude our time of prayer by praying for one of the the nations of the world. Sometimes it’s a country that’s in the news, … Read more>>>
Kids at the Point Youth Camp near Hendricks, Minnesota, is sponsored by Faith Family Christian Center and held on the farm of Pastors Chris and Joyce Caugherty. When I arrived at the camp, mud was everywhere. It was on the ground, in the tent, on the kids, in the Caugherty’s house, and everywhere else. It had been raining steadily for … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin Tom said I should call my article this time, “The Spring That Never Happened”. Does that phrase fit what is happening in your life today? Something that you have been waiting for and keep looking for, and it just never seems to come to pass. It’s the end of May and it’s 48 degrees and the wind … Read more>>>
“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, tolerant-of-everything environment we live in, we are being told that any approach to God is acceptable, as long as a … Read more>>>
We had a wonderful and fruitful time of ministry last weekend, April 8-10 at the Carpenters Shop Church in Mission, SD, on the Rosebud Indian Reservation. Pastor Gerald Burns of Waukesha, Wisconsin and Dennis Dulske of Wapauca, Wisconsin traveled with me and helped with the time of ministry. Four people registered first-time decisions for Christ at the Sunday morning meeting. … Read more>>>
“Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.” Ecclesiastes 4:9, KJV. Today I preached at a church in Spring Grove, Minnesota and my wife preached in Gaylord, Minnesota. We covered more territory that way. I had a good time of ministry in Spring Grove, speaking on “The Gospel of Healing.” Exodus 15:26 Number 21 … Read more>>>
On January 23, we held Hope and Healing Services at Northern Lights Tablernacle in Richwood, Minnesota. Due to the work of Pastor Bob St. Claire and members of the congregation, a number of visitors came to the services. About 15 people came forward in the two services to be healed in their relationship with God. Others testified of receiving emotional … Read more>>>
Avoca is small, with a grand total of 146 residents in the 2000 census. But there’s a great little church there called Word of Faith Fellowship, led by Pastor John Stenen, which help of his wife Terry. This couple has been faithful for many years to hold up the banner of Christ’s love and power in their part of the … Read more>>>
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>>>
