By Susan Shanklin Sometimes I feel like Sarah of the Old Testament. I feel like the shriveled, dried-up old lady waiting for her promise. Every day, she feels her empty belly and looks at her old, very old, shriveled, dried-up heartthrob and shakes her head. “Where is my promise?” she asks. “Where is my baby? Where is my stuff.” It’s … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Then the LORD answered me and said: “Write the vision And make it plain on tablets, That he may run who reads it. (Habakkuk 2:2, NKJV) October was a month of renewing vision and relationships. I attended three conferences and spent much time in prayer seeking the Lord for the next steps for this ministry. At a … Read more>>>
Susan and I had some wonderful meetings in Minnesota and South Dakota last month. Susan had a good time preaching at a women’s meeting at Hillside Church in Mankato, Minnesota. The ladies were strengthened, encouraged, and pointed forward. They were gracious and kind, appreciative of the ministry, and it was good to see old and new faces. We also visited … Read more>>>
A few weeks ago, while I was experiencing the presence of the Lord in a special way in a worship service, a picture came to my mind by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. I saw a mass of people with a thick black felt blanket covering them. Immediately, the scripture came to mind: Arise, shine, for your light has … Read more>>>
Have you ever wished that you had more power in your life and ministry? You may be surprised that a small adjustment could make a world of difference. “Don’t Forget to Preach the Cross” will jolt you into the reality that God confirms the message of the Cross with the power of the Holy Spirit. In this 22-minute message, you … Read more>>>
When a local church is in synch with the Lord, it becomes like a soul-winning, disciple-making machine made up of many different parts. Each unique part contributes to the fulfillment of the Great Commission. I would like to share with you some simple principles on how to become an evangelistic church. 1. Preach the Gospel. Make sure your messages are … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin A couple of days ago, I went to a neurological clinic to assess nerves and muscles in both of my legs and feet. My doctor had ordered it, and I complied. I wish I was always more compliant with the Lord’s orders as I am with the earthly doctor. I Google the tests, and from the pictures, … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin I had a wonderful time of ministry in the Devils Lake, North Dakota area in August. I spoke five times in three days—first early Sunday morning at Webster Chapel in Webster and then 3-days of Revive Services at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Devils Lake. During these meetings, I had the opportunity to pray with 14 people who … Read more>>>
Did you know that your heavenly Father loves you? Did you know that He has your best interests at heart? As Jesus was preparing His disciples for His death, He spoke to them about their relationship with their heavenly Father. He was telling them that once He had fulfilled His mission to die for their sins and rise from the … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin Yikes, it’s August. The tall green corn around here is tasseling soft tan tones. The chubby tomatoes are rippening, and the zucchini are turning into mini-tugboats. I need to suck in every twinkle of sunshine, for leaves will turn and swirl to the ground, and then that white stuff cascades from the sky. I can’t even say … Read more>>>
Now may He who supplies seed to the sower, and bread for food, supply and multiply the seed you have sown and increase the fruits of your righteousness, (2Corinthians 9:10, NKJV) There is power in a seed. The seed is very small, but it contains the blueprint for a great harvest. Many times we do not realize the effect of … Read more>>>
Is something missing in your life? You may just need to make a clear-cut decision to follow Jesus. Say “Yes” to the Lord and release the power of God in your life. “… 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.” … Read more>>>
Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen. (Ephesians 3:20-21, NKJV) We have what is takes! God’s power is working in us! We don’t need dead … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin Hello victorious, overcoming saints of the Most High! I bet you make it! If God is for you, WHO can be against you? Take a deep breath and make your nostrils swell with some fresh oxygen. Stand up and lift those hands that hang down. You serve a living, perfect, all-knowing God! Does He not see you? … Read more>>>
Christians may disagree about many aspects of God’s end-time plan, but one thing is sure, we need to get the Gospel out to people so that they can be saved. By Tom Shanklin And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come. (Matthew 24:14, … Read more>>>
I wanted to give you an update on the Tabitha Project sewing center, which we helped to begin in Benin, West Africa. The Tabitha Project is based on the woman named Tabitha in Acts 9:36-43 and has a goal of restoring the women of Benin to life spiritually, emotionally, financially, socially, and physically, to cause them to see their value … Read more>>>
Ah Lord GOD! behold, thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm, and there is nothing too hard for thee: (Jeremiah 32:17, AV) Scientists tell us that the universe is at least 97 million light years across, and God set the entire thing up like we would set up a pup tent. … Read more>>>
The Lord gave the word: great was the company of those that published it. (Psalms 68:11, AV) One of the great joys of our ministry is working with missionaries and evangelists around the world. Susan and I pray for our co-laborers daily, and do our best to encourage them and help them with the work that they are doing. It’s … Read more>>>
Since then we have a great High Priest who has passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to our confession. For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who was in every sense tempted like we are, yet without sin. Let us then come with confidence … Read more>>>
