Miracle Testimonies

Miracles at Agape Acres I had asked our friends to pray that God's glory would be revealed at our service at Agape Acres in Lake Park, Minnesota. Our prayers were answered wonderfully. I preached on the subject "God is Not a Has Been." I told the people: "There is nothing in the Bible to indicate that God is planning to go out of the miracle business. If ever He healed the sick, He will do it today. If ever He opened blind eyes, He will do it today. If ever He multiplied the fish and loaves, He will do it today. If ever He raised the dead, He will do it today."

The Lord confirmed the Gospel with signs following. Dale Thompson had not been able to lift his arms above shoulder level since he rolled his pickup six years ago. Immediately after prayer, his arms were lifted in praise to God high above his head. To God be the glory!

Two women also testified of receiving healings during the service. One woman in her 80s, who had been diagnosed with Parkinsons disease, testified that the tremor in her hand completely stopped during the service. She thought that the results were only temporary, but I encouraged her to believe for a permanent manifestation of healing.

Another younger woman with a number of serious ailments, past and present, experienced a healing in her neck. While people were being prayed for, she thought, "I should go up for my neck." She was experiencing severe stiffness and pain in her neck. Just then, the presence of God came on her and all the pain and stiffness left. She demonstrated to me full mobility in her neck area following the service.

Instantly Healed

About a year ago I was having therapy for pain in my neck and shoulder. i did it for three months with little help. One Sunday I went with my daughter and her family to River Hills Church, which I did every time I visited her. That day my shoulder and arm were so painful I had to hold it with my other hand.
Pastor Tom invited people with problems to come up to be prayed for. My daughter insisted that I go up. I did an Pastor Tom asked me to move my arm up, but I couldn't move it away from my body very much or raise it up. They put their hands on me and prayed. Then he asked me to raise my arm up and it shot way up over my head with no problem. To this day I have no pain.l I was so overwhelmed the tears rolled down my cheeks. Thank you God!
Alyce Huston
St. Paul, Minnesota

Shoulder Pain Healed Ruby Butler of Salem, Illinois attended a service with Tom Shankin in Kell, Illinois in 2,000. She asked for prayer for her right shoulder. Ruby had been experiencing pain when she moved her arm to reach in a cabinet. Her shoulder was hindering her when going to sleep to the point where it became necessary to use a pillow to support herself in order to get to sleep. When the invitation was given for prayer, she said, "I'm gonna try that."

At first, she said, the pain was still evident althought it was less, but within a day or two, the pain was completely gone and has not returned. "After a day or two," she stated, "I decided I was healed. "When I tell people, some kind of look at you funny, like you don't know what your talking about. The pain is still gone today,," Ruby testified. "It just stayed gone." Ruby is a member of Celebration of Life Church in Salem, pastored by Jim and Susie Boyd.

Healed of Diabetes

In 1996 I was diagnose with diabetes. My grandmother had diabetes. I had all the symptoms, thirst, tiredness, my eyes were affected, and more. I had a lot of prayer, started claiming a healing, and I believed my healing was coming even though the symptoms were still there. I did than, and still do believe in the Laying on of hands. This past summer I was visiting Pastor Tom Shanklins church when he preached on Blessing and Curses, I ordered that tape, plus two more on the same subject, I also got the Healing tape with Scriptures of healing on it. As soon as the Blessing and Curses series came out I got that. I listened to these tapes at home and in my car, I studied them, and took down notes. Putting to practice what I was hearing. I believe God showed me thru these tapes what I needed to know, understand, and do. I found all of these tapes to be excellent. My symptoms were leaving me and they are now gone. I had my Diabetic Check up done a couple months ago , The Doctor checked over my tests and told me he did not think that I had diabetes. He wanted to do more tests. I came back in a couple days for the results and he said, " I see no sign of diabetes in you," I give all the Glory, Honor and Praise to my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Nancy Katzmarek, Blaine, Minnestota

Thanks for the Healing Tape

I recently ordered (and received) your Healing Tape. I just wanted to let you know that you did a great job in making the tape. Your voice is very soft and soothing and the delivery is excellent. The scriptures, of course, are wonderful. My husband and I listened to the tape while driving and I do believe that God is healing us. I've sent the tape to a sick friend in Grand Marais, Minnesota and I believe God will minister to her needs also. You're doing a great job. Thank you.

Eileen Landgraf

Chronic Headaches Healed

I am a 43 yr. old woman who has suffered from chronic headaches since a gymnastics injury from my high school days. Within the last 10-12 yrs. the headaches have been getting worse, to the point of this past year I would have moderate to severe headaches 5 out of 7 days a week. This condition caused me to see chiropractors often. It would affect my vision and capability to work. Recently at the request of my 21 yr. old daughter I once again returned to a medical doctor who said he thought I also may have polymyalgia. I was having severe pain in my shoulders and arms in addition to the headaches. I have been prayed for for these symptoms many times in the past ten years. About three months ago I started listening to a healing tape that Pastor Tom Shanklin made, that has scriptures on it, of Jesus healing. I have a fifteen to twenty minute drive to and from work daily. I listened to this tape to and from work over and over again. I would like to give Jesus Christ all the glory, praise and honor that as that word penetrated into my spirit, I have not had severe pain or headaches for eight weeks now. I am free indeed! Jesus gave me absolute victory over my problem.
Janet Geisler, LeSueur, MN

Healed of Severe Back Pain

I am a retired nursing home worker who attends a Greek Orthodox church in Mpls. I had gone to the doctor for severe back pain and he said it could be a slipped disc, arthritis or sciatica. He put me on pills and for six days I took them but no easement of the pain so I quit taking them. My friends invited me to the Healing service at church and I almost backed down. But I went. When Pastor Shanklin called people who needed healing to come down. I asked my friend if I could go..because I don't go to church I didn't think I could, but she said yes so I did. Pastor Tom and Susan prayed for me and I KNEW I was being healed. There was such heat that went through me I began to cry. I felt so good. My back was healed! I am so glad I went. I believe in the healing laying on of hands and recommend it to anyone who will believe. It is better than pills!! Before I had to take the elevator now I take the stairs.I listen to Pastor Shanklins Healing Tape every morning while I have coffee and every night before I go to bed. I am so thankful! I feel better every day.
Ethel Thornburg, LeSueur, MN

Headaches Healed by God's Word

I was suffering from headaches with almost no let up. The usual meds didn't touch them either. My doctor had wanted me to have some tests such as an MIR. That wasn't to be an option because I don't function well in tight places. I didn't want to take any strong meds so I had told her I would think about what I wanted to do. In the meantime the headaches simply were not going away. I would wake up at night suffering from them. Sandy mentioned something about her church having a tape that her pastor had made with Bible verses on healing. I got one and listened to it for several days in a row. I started to quote the Bible verses and come against the headaches with the Word and the headaches started going away. For a while the headache would return but it did not stay when I used the Bible verses against it. Now I hardly think about it any more. I am healed of headaches but I still listen to the healing scriptures just to reinforce the Word in my life. something I learned from this experience however was this. Those constant headaches really wore me out and people who have really serious physical problems need to be prayed for to withstand the actual mental stress as well as the physical stress of dealing with a disease. I have prayed with people coming against the disease that they are dealing with but I never thought about the mental stress of dealing with a serious disease. Do you understand what I am trying to say.? God healed me of headaches but He taught me a valuable lesson as well. Praying for people who are ill is a two fold prayer. You probably already know this but I needed to verbalize it. You asked about Rich Pratts problem. We gave him a tape too. He has had two really bad heart attacks and is in pain (from the attacks or something else I am not sure) but I will give him your e-mail address and ask him to share with you about it. Thank you for making the tape and Thank God for His Love towards us. Have a wonderful day.
Karen Zimmerman, St. Peter, Minnesota

Peace Received through Healing Tape

My two sons were involved in a motorcycle accident on march 3. I was given your Healing Tape by Ann Kinkeade, and it was very encouraging. I made many trips to North Memorial Hospital and it was a welcome treat to hear your uplifting words. I'm not sure if you or others in your church family knew of the accident and were praying along with Ann, but we were certainly feeling God's Amazing Grace as we made it through each day with a sense of peace.that can only happen through prayer, and I thank you very much.
Kathy Riebe & family,LeSueur,MN

North Dakota woman receives miracle

A miracle happened to me, one Sunday in July 1996, during church. Pastor Shanklin's sermon was on healing. I listened intently. As the service was ending I decided I would ask for prayer for the right side of my back and hip.

For about thirty years I've had pain off and on. Starting years ago when I stood or bent in a certain way. Now, the pain bothered all the time-lying, sitting, standing or walking. I've been going to a chiropractor. His treatment never completely helped and in a few days I was back as bad as ever.

I decided I had rheumatism and would have to live with the pain. Up until July it was so bad I couldn't enjoy my daily walk. The doctor and chiropractor both said,"Don't give up walking". As Pastor Shanklin ended the service he did ask for anyone needing prayer. I decided"Yes, Lord, it's my turn".

He looked at the congregation- mentioned a few problems that may need prayer- then he said: "Anyone need healing for a bad back" and he looked my way with his hand pointed.(I had never told Pastor about my back). As he pointed his finger my way- from the pulpit- I could feel and in my minds eye see the pain leave - as a vapor - rising from my hip, hitting my ribs, then shoulder and I remember looking at my shoulder - for a moment wondering if I would see the vapor rise beyond my body.

In that instant I was healed! Like a sliver - when it is gone, the spot feels better but the flesh around it is still sore. The big pain was gone ( in that vapor ) but for about a week the flesh around was sore, however within two weeks the pain and soreness I'd felt for half my life was gone - -totally. A miracle - instantly. Thanks to the Holy Spirit and Pastor Tom.

Lovingly Shirley Lindgren

Nortonville, North Dakota

Fungus Defeated

I have battled with fungus between my toes since I went to Hong Kong in 1986. It flairs up more in tropical climates. Please agree with me for complete manifestation of healing in that area (I try to keep it as dry as possible, as well). God Bless you Both! Andrew Gackle

It didn't take the Lord long to hear and answer your prayers concerning my feet. Since I asked for prayer, the peeling between the toes has almost stopped completely and the itchiness is COMPLETELY gone! Hallelujah! That is no small thing, as it's been a recurring issue for 12 years! So now we'll just thank the Lord for exalting His Word over
those feet! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. God Bless you and your family richly!

Love Andrew &Shirley

Healed of Bursitis by the Power of God

There is my testimony about how Jesus healed me from Bursitis. My Shoulders got so bad especially my left shoulder. I was so painful I couldn't lift my arm at all. So to be able to drive I used my right arm to help lift my left arm up on the stirring wheel. Then I was okay to drive. Even to comb my hair or to set it ,I put a tin can on the dresser and lifted my arm up on it, being helped by my right arm. That went on a long time. I told Pastor Tom. My pastor prayed for me and laid hands on me. . and Jesus healed me. I thank God for that. I also had a wart on top of my wrist which was quite high one so I was always banging it so it was touchy. Well, Pastor Tom laid hands on it and prayed and Jesus took care of that also. I am so thankful to Jesus for healing me and keeping me in such good health and I am so thankful to be living for Jesus and being born again. Praise God! P.S. I believe I have at least one word that isn't spelt right.
Olive Pederson
Twin Valley, Minnesota