Returning to give praise to God
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 … Read more>>>
Weekend at the White Earth Reservation
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 … Read more>>>
People make decisions at Mankato Nursing Home
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 … Read more>>>
Still healed of whiplash
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 … Read more>>>
Ministering to the Forgotten All Around Us
“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 … Read more>>>
Mahnomen Businesswoman Receives Healing from Whiplash
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 … Read more>>>
Wounded in the House of My Friends
By Tom Shanklin And one shall say unto him, What are these wounds in thine hands? Then he shall answer, Those with which I was wounded in the house of my friends. (Zechariah 13:6, KJV). This prophetic utterance from the … Read more>>>
The Church: Filling the Earth with His Glory
By Tom Shanklin “And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it.” Habakkuk 2:2, KJV. God is interested in getting His vision inside of us, so … Read more>>>
Men’s Meeting in Michigan’s UP
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, … Read more>>>
Good News for the Distressed
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 … Read more>>>
Ministering to the Developmentally Disabled
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 … Read more>>>
Mission to Manitoba: On the Native Reserves
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 … Read more>>>
Wonderful services at Turtle Lake, Wisconsin
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 … Read more>>>
Minneapolis Healing Service
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 … Read more>>>
Rock the River Festival
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 … Read more>>>
Getting in Synch with God
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 … Read more>>>
America is Ripe for Revival
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 … Read more>>>
Forgive and Get Free!
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, … Read more>>>
Billy Graham School of Evangelism
In 1950, the same year I was born, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association was incorporated in the state of Minnesota. In 1957, Billy began national telecasts of his crusades. I can remember watching Billy Graham on television at my grandmother’s … Read more>>>
Waaaaaaay Back in 1983
By Susan Shanklin Let me make you feel old, ok. Well, older than you feel, maybe. Waaaaaaay back in 1983, the final episode of M.A.S.H. airs with more than 125 million viewers tuned in to watch. Ronald Reagan gives a … Read more>>>