The power of an anchor in stormy seas By Merle Shenk Picture this: You're out on the water in a 45-year-old boat, the engine sputters and dies, and suddenly you're drifting toward the open sea with no control. Panic sets in as you realize you're completely at the mercy of wind and tide. This [...]
Grace unfolds, saturating, transforming, and empowering every part of life by Merle Shenk When you hear the word grace, what comes to mind? For many, it is salvation. And that is absolutely right. Salvation is the entry point, the beginning of our encounter with grace. But salvation is far from the whole picture. Grace [...]
This week, across the globe, believers from every tribe and nation are pausing to reflect on the most pivotal moment in human history—the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Holy Week is more than a tradition. It’s a prophetic mirror held up to the soul of the Church. It is a microcosm of [...]
Recently, the church has faced exposures of leaders who committed grievous things. These have been serious. It has not merely been the common online “hit pieces” written by those who are trying to discredit popular leaders to build their own platform out of the rubble of others. How do we handle when leaders compromise? [...]
Recently, I preached from 1 Kings 19:11-13, where we find Elijah hiding in a cave on the mountain of the Lord. God calls him to step out and stand before His presence. As the Lord passes by, a mighty wind tears through the mountain, splitting rocks. Yet, Scripture tells us, the Lord was not [...]
"Both the singers and the players on instruments say, ‘All my springs are in You." (Psalms 87:7 NKJV) In 2023, the Lord gave me a word about keeping our springs clean. I shared this message at every USA regional gathering where I was invited to speak: a critical spirit or unresolved offense can contaminate our [...]
Merry Christmas! In this sacred season, my prayer for you is simple: may you experience the great depth of God’s heart for you through the celebration of Christ’s birth. Beyond the lights, the gifts, and the gatherings, there is an invitation—one that beckons us into adoration. The story of the Magi, those wise men [...]
"If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?" (Psalms 11:3 NKJV) Leaning Tower of Pisa – In the 1170’s construction of a tower was initiated but because of the soil composition under tower the foundation was not solid enough and as the tower grew it started to lean. Construction was halted several [...]
We are in my favorite time of year. Where I live in Pennsylvania, USA the weather has turned cold and crisp. The leaves on the trees have turned incredible colors and have now fallen and snow flurries are starting to fly. Many of the national and regional gatherings in our ministry have finished and [...]
The language of the Bible is the language of family by Merle Shenk “God sets the solitary in families; He brings out those who are bound into prosperity; But the rebellious dwell in a dry land” (Psalm 68:6). God, in His infinite wisdom, designed us to live in deep and meaningful connections. His intention for [...]
