Keep Your Focus in 2012!
By Tom Shanklin As we begin this new year, I want to encourage you to stay focused on the plan that God has for your life. God may have revealed wonderful things to you. You may have received a multitude … Read more>>>
Reaching Out to All the World Through the Radio, Internet and More!
By Tom Shanklin Each week Susan and I produce an evangelistic radio broadcast called “Your Life Matters,” which is heard on the internet and on three radio stations in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. We would like to … Read more>>>
Shopping for that Perfect Christmas Gift
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>>>
Tom’s Testimony of Freedom from Addiction
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>>>
Open Doors in Mankato through TOPS
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>>>
The Angels Rejoice as Two People Receive Christ at Gaylord
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>>>
“How Shall This Be?” Mary’s Question Provides an Answer for Us Today!
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>>>
Place Value on Your Relationships
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>>>
The Believer’s Ministry
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>>>
The Mission of the Church
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>>>
Amazing Grace: The John Newton Story
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>>>
We Still Need the Ministry of the Evangelist
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>>>
A Great Weekend of Ministry in Ruthton, Minnesota
Susan and I had a wonderful weekend of ministry at Ruthton, Minnesota. Susan was invited to speak at a women’s luncheon on Saturday, Oct. 22 at the Country Church with Pastor Rich and Fran DeRuyter. She shared two messages from … Read more>>>
Nothing but the Blood
By Tom Shanklin Recently I was reading one of those self-help books. . .the kind that tell you how to be a success in ten easy lessons. I like books on success, and this one was enjoyable and even full … Read more>>>
Women’s Ministry in the UP
By Tom Shanklin For the first time in my life, I preached a women’s meeting. It was great! Women from various churches in and around Iron Mountain, Michigan came with hungry hearts. Pastor Joan Archiquette of the River of God … Read more>>>
Susan Shanklin to Speak at Women’s Luncheon
Susan Shanklin will speak at a Women’s Time of Refreshing Luncheon at The Country Church in Ruthton, Minnesota on Saturday, October 22 from 10:30 to 2:30 p.m. The meeting is open to all women. Please RSVP Fran DeRuyter at … Read more>>>
God’s Wisdom Will Keep You Young
By Susan Shanklin Life is short…..seasons are short. Each year I get older and it doesn’t seem possible! I am a big fan of the local thrift store and they have introduced a perk of 5 percent off if you … Read more>>>
LifeStyle Evangelism
By Tom Shanklin Back in the ’70s, I met a man working at a sawmill where I was employed in southeast Minnesota. He was not a pastor or a preacher, just an ordinary worker like me, but he loved the … Read more>>>
Family Fun Music Festival in Mahnomen Bears Fruit
By Tom Shanklin Thanks for your prayers for our outreach to Mahnomen, Minnesota on Sept. 23-25. Many lives were touched, God’s people were encouraged, and souls came into the Kingdom of God. Five area churches cooperated with the event, contributing … Read more>>>
You Should Go Get My Dad Saved
By Sondra Berry Young I was thinking today of Danny. He was in his 90’s. One day while driving down the street with a friend, she said to me, “You should go get my dad saved. He’s mean, I mean really … Read more>>>