By Tom Shanklin Shopping for Christmas can be quite an arduous task. Finding that perfect Christmas gift can be a real challenge for many of us. Fortunately, my wife does most of the Christmas shopping for our family. I am told … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin This is the story about how I found freedom from drugs and alcohol in 1977, when I surrendered my life to Jesus Christ. Jesus totally set me free and filled my heart. You may not have a … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin This November I had the opportunity to speak at a local TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) chapter here in Mankato. The way it happened was that back in March of this year Susan joined a local chapter … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Yesterday, Susan and I ministered at the Gaylord Assembly of God, Gaylord, Minnesota. It was great to be with Pastor Bob and Judy Holmbeck and the people of Gaylord AG. We have ministered there in December for … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Have you ever been at that place in your life where you had a promise from God in your heart? Something that God has spoken to you by His Word or by His Spirit? A promise for … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin With the holiday season upon us once again I have been thinking a lot about relationships. In fact, on Thanksgiving Day, I woke up with that word on my heart—relationships, and during our Thanksgiving meal I shared … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. And these … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” Matthew 16:18, KJV. Peter was the impulsive one … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound, That saved a wretch like me…. I once was lost but now am found, Was blind, but now, I see. In 1748, John Newton, the captain of a merchant ship and … Read more>>>
I received the following statement in a newsletter from LeRoy Jones, a Methodist evangelist from Chatham, Virginia. I met LeRoy and his wife Peg at the Billy Graham School of Evangelism several years ago. LeRoy writes: “God is still blessing … Read more>>>
