Decisions, Decisions
By Susan Shanklin You know life is not rocket science, so it boggles my mind why we (and I) make it so difficult? I haven’t read Tom’s article for this newsletter yet, which is a good thing. I don’t want … Read more>>>
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Seeing 20/20 in 2020
By Tom Shanklin I was speaking with a friend recently about the upcoming year when suddenly the thought flashed through my mind, “20/20 in 2020.” I believe that the Lord is calling us all to have 20/20 vision in this … Read more>>>
Jesus Came to Give You a Second Birth
By Tom Shanklin Do not marvel that I said to you, “You must be born again.” (John 3:7 MEV) The new birth is a radical transformation of who you are. It’s allowing Jesus to come into your life as Lord … Read more>>>
We Care and He Cares!
By Susan Shanklin I’m writing this before Thanksgiving, but as you are reading it, you are looking ahead to Christmas. I have it all planned, and the menu all printed out and MOST of the fixings in-house. I’ll have to … Read more>>>
BSOM306: The Missions Vision of the Local Church [Audio]
Have you ever wondered what you and your local church can do to reach the world for Jesus Christ? This message from the heart of God, based on the church at Antioch (Acts 13:1-3 & Acts 11:19-30), will help you … Read more>>>
The Real Work of the Church
By Tom Shanklin “Oh my friends, we are loaded with countless church activities, while the real work of the church, that of evangelizing and winning the lost is almost entirely neglected.” (Oswald J. Smith) There are many wonderful quotes attributed … Read more>>>
Praying for a Cat: Everything is Purrfect!
By Susan Shanklin I received instructions before Tom left for a trip to the upper great north country. “I would like you to do something while I’m gone,” he says. I wasn’t quite sure what he was going to say, … Read more>>>
Don’t Believe the Lie by Susan Shanklin [Audio]
This message by Susan Shanklin, which was delivered at our Harvest World Evangelism Conference, exposes the lies that the enemy seeks to sow into our lives. As long as you are believing the lies of the enemy, you will not fulfill … Read more>>>
Wasted Treasure: Don’t Waste Your Life!
By Tom Shanklin Several months ago, while I was in prayer, I had a very peculiar vision. It was not an open vision, just an impression on my heart. I saw a treasure chest full of valuables. But the odd … Read more>>>
Susan & Jesus Painting Company
By Susan Shanklin We have lived in this old 1880s brick farmhouse now for 15 years. Pretty remarkable seeing we usually do not stay in one place very long. It’s usually fix up, sell, and move on, but here we … Read more>>>
When Life Beats You Up
By Tom Shanklin “But at midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was a great earthquake so that the foundations of the prison were shaken, and immediately … Read more>>>
Home Home on the Range
By Susan Shanklin You complain about winter and, bam, summer comes, and you start looking forward to fall and harvest. I tell you, we humans are never satisfied with whatever state (or season) we are in! It’s strawberry season here … Read more>>>
What is Your Part in the End-Time Harvest?
By Kim Ellison One day I was pondering some things the Lord had shown me and the call of God on my life. I was fearful that God’s call might be too difficult and I would not be able to … Read more>>>
Praise Your Way to Victory! [Audio]
By Tom Shanklin I believe if you will listen to this audio message and apply it in your life, it will help you. God’s plan for every human being is victory! If you are experiencing defeat, discouragement, depression, and hopelessness, there … Read more>>>
Susan’s UK Report: Licking Hedges and Stone Walls
By Susan Shanklin Have you ever felt like you were caught up in a whirlwind and your feet landed somewhere else? Well, that’s how the trip to the United Kingdom was! I went from catching my breath after returning from … Read more>>>
The Purging Fire of the Holy Spirit [Audio]
By Tom Shanklin For weeks Susan had thought we were going to visit a very special church leader named Bishop Sutton. In fact we were on our way to visit Pastors Dave and Jenny Dickerson and the lively congregation of … Read more>>>
Your Faith Will Make You Well!
By Tom Shanklin And a certain woman had a hemorrhage for twelve years, and had suffered much under many physicians. She had spent all that she had, and was not better but rather grew worse. When she had heard of … Read more>>>
God Wants You Well!
By Tom Shanklin When He came down from the mountains, large crowds followed Him. And then a leper came and worshipped Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” Jesus reached out His hand and … Read more>>>
God’s Part, Our Part in Prayer
It’s not all God and it’s not all man. We must cooperate with God to see the His power released in our lives through prayer. By Tom Shanklin Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly beyond all … Read more>>>
7 Characteristics of a World-Changing Church
By Tom Shanklin I get excited when I see churches that are fulfilling the Great Commission and accomplishing great and mighty things through the power of the Holy Spirit. The story of the church at Antioch in the book of … Read more>>>