“Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love.” (Revelation 2:4, NKJV) Jesus’ message to the church at Ephesus contained a pat on the back for their sound doctrine and good works. But Jesus warned them that they had left their first love and were in danger of losing their candlestick. When we begin a relationship, … Read more>>>
In these challenging times, we need to remember to be thankful for all that the Lord has done for us. Above all, we can be thankful for the blood of Jesus which was shed for us. So we are sharing an online Thanksgiving Communion Service with you. It’s just 17 minutes and you can watch the video or listen on … Read more>>>
Join us as Susan shares her experience of recuperating from hammertoe surgery. She shares some lessons that apply to more than medical and physical realities, but give a vivid picture of what happens when we have something wrong with even a small part of our spiritual life. It’s great to have Susan back in action! Enjoy! You can also read … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria and preached Christ to them. And the multitudes with one accord heeded the things spoken by Philip, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did. For unclean spirits, crying with a loud voice, came out of many who were possessed; and many who were paralyzed and lame were … Read more>>>
Hello: With great anticipation, I was excited for October 9th to come! No, it wasn’t just that my oldest grandson was turning 17, but it was the day I was to have surgery on two hammertoes on my right foot. What! Who would look forward to such a thing? Me! For years, I have had this problem that became more … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Before I began to walk with the Lord, I lived in the woods next to a huge open field. I used to go out into the field at night and look at the stars and think about God. I knew a little bit about the vastness of the universe, and I would think about the awesome power … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Despite the limitation that ministries are facing all around the world because of the Covid-19 Pandemic, there are still great opportunities to present the Good News of Jesus Christ. We’ve been preaching the Gospel on the internet through writing, video, and audio. We can see that people all around the world are reading, watching, and listening. The … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.” (Romans 10:9-10, NKJV) Often in our meetings and our ministry online, we lead … Read more>>>
When Jesus died on the cross, He became a curse for us. He literally took the curse that we deserved, so that we could be free from the curse of the law and receive the blessing of Abraham. The price has been paid. Do not allow any part of the curse to be a part of your life, in Jesus … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin Where did the summer go??? Our maples are turning the most beautiful reds, yellows, and oranges. The sumac leaves are dancing the most tribal sway and twirl to the playful wind. The many apple trees are swollen with fruit feasted on by birds and bugs. The wood guy lovingly dumped a massive pile of wonderful oak to … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “Then said I unto them, Ye see the distress that we are in, how Jerusalem lieth waste, and the gates thereof are burned with fire: come, and let us build up the wall of Jerusalem, that we be no more a reproach. Then I told them of the hand of my God which was good upon me; … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “Sing, O barren, thou that didst not bear; break forth into singing, and cry aloud, thou that didst not travail with child: for more are the children of the desolate than the children of the married wife, saith the LORD. Enlarge the place of thy tent, and let them stretch forth the curtains of thine habitations: spare … Read more>>>
Many people are brokenhearted through the circumstances of life. Broken relationships, loss of a loved one, betrayal, abuse, failed businesses, and many other factors can lead to deep sorrow and pain. But Jesus came to heal the brokenhearted, and He will heal you. Watch or listen and receive your healing down deep inside today. It will come as you receive the … Read more>>>
Dear Partner, “For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” (1Corinthians 1:18, NKJV) I had a great meeting at a church in a nation in India by Zoom, the online video chat service. Several pastors from other churches in India also participated. … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “If ye love me, keep my commandments. And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall … Read more>>>
Sharing the Gospel requires words! David Jones of Next Generation Alliance dispels the myth that we can share the Gospel without words. Our lifestyle, how we treat people, and good deeds are all important, but without speaking the Word of God, no-one will be saved. As Paul said, “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin We continue to see God’s Word going forth and producing fruit in spite of the current trauma in the world. There are many hindrances to ministry at this time, but as Paul told Timothy when he was in prison, “the Word of God is not bound.” (2Timothy 2:9) We see that ministries all around the world are … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin It’s already 9:32 in the morning, and I haven’t been out in the garden yet! I’m biding my time, seeing that the rain gauge was totally full yesterday after torrential rains. I did a walk by later in the afternoon yesterday to make sure the corn was still standing and the tomatoes upright. Everything looks good, and … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Are you feeling depressed? In the field of psychiatry, depression is defined as “a mental condition characterized by feelings of severe despondency and sadness, typically also with feelings of inadequacy and guilt, often accompanied by lack of energy and disturbance of appetite and sleep.” There are many causes of depression, including physiological, but the circumstances we are … Read more>>>
