The Father’s Medicinal Hugs
And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him. (Luke 15:20 KJV). The story of … Read more>>>
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Susan: Memories of Palm Sunday, Good Friday & Easter
By Susan Shanklin When I was growing up as a child in Levittown, Pennsylvania, Easter was my very favorite holiday. It would all start on Palm Sunday, or the Hosanna parade to me. It was in Sunday school that I … Read more>>>
Use the Name of Jesus [Audio & Video]
And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all. (Acts 3:16, … Read more>>>
Getting Free of Condemnation!
“Therefore, brothers, let it be known to you that through this Man forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you, (Acts 13:38, MEV). Are you living under condemnation? Maybe it’s a sin from years past that continues to hang like an … Read more>>>
Susan: Just Maybe I’m Wrong
By Susan Shanklin I think it’s closer to spring than it really is. I was telling my 10-year-old granddaughter that I thrifted a bouquet of faux daisies for a wall vase on my outdoor shed, for springtime. She said, “You … Read more>>>
Finding Guidance for Your Life
Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path. (Psalms 119:105, NKJV). In the mornings, I like to get up before my wife, Susan, and enjoy some alone time and prayer. On the nightstand next … Read more>>>
2025: A New Year, A New Beginning! [Audio & Video]
What is God saying about 2025? In this message, Susan and I share some of the thoughts that the Holy Spirit has been bringing to us for this new year. We have an excitement about 2025, the year of … Read more>>>
Preachers: Don’t Forget to Preach the Cross!
In the above video, Billy Graham shares the story that is mentioned in this article along with some other powerful truths about preaching the Gospel. Take eight minutes and listen. You will be blessed! By Tom Shanklin I have … Read more>>>
You are God’s Christmas Gift!
By Tom Shanklin Jesus is God’s gift to the world! He was born of a virgin and lived among us. He lived a perfect, sinless life. Then, He demonstrated His love for us by dying on the cross for our … Read more>>>
Susan Says, “I Need Some New Glasses!”
By Susan Shanklin Whenever it’s newsletter time, and I need to write the back page [for our print newsletter], it’s usually true confessions. Laying my attitudes, successes, and failures out for the world to see. I’m pretty much an open … Read more>>>
You are a Force for God!
By Tom Shanklin And the Angel of the LORD appeared to him, and said to him, “The LORD is with you, you mighty man of valor!” Gideon said to Him, “O my lord, if the LORD is with us, why … Read more>>>
Are You Living in Torment? Forgive … And Get Free!
By Tom Shanklin And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due unto him. So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive … Read more>>>
Partner Update: Starkweather Evangelism Seminar
Dear Partner, It’s called Starkweather because they have “stark weather” in North Dakota near the Canadian border. Despite the cold, however, there are warm hearts in this community and the surrounding area. Pastor Rob Buechler began his tenure at Trinity … Read more>>>
The Wonderful Grace of God!
By Tom Shanklin “But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus — the work of telling others the Good News about the wonderful grace of God.” … Read more>>>
Is Something Robbing Your Joy?
By Tom Shanklin All the days of the afflicted are evil, But he who is of a merry heart has a continual feast. (Proverbs 15:15, NKJV). Is something robbing your joy? Maybe it’s a broken relationship or a mistake you … Read more>>>
If God is for You, Who Can Be Against You!
What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also … Read more>>>
Susan: Riviving the Altar Call
Editor’s Note: Altar calls have come into disuse and in some cases disparagement in some circles, but we know that altar calls have been an effective tool for reaching people for Christ for centuries. Ministers from the prophet Isaiah to … Read more>>>
Susan: You Can’t Stop Now: Tale of an Ugly Deck
I have something on my heart that I have been meaning to say for a long time. Thank you, partners! Thank you, friends! I know what it’s like to support and partner with other ministries myself. I do so … Read more>>>
Miracles are Normal!
For the Christian believer, miracles are normal! They are part of life. They are part of walking with God. Nothing is impossible with Him! After all, it’s a miracle that we can even know Him, that we can be forgiven … Read more>>>
Pray for the Heart of America [Audio & Video]
America needs a new heart! We can get new leaders. We can see laws changed. But the real need is for a change of heart—and only God can do that. The Holy Spirit spoke through the prophet Ezekiel: “I will give … Read more>>>