Fan the Flames of Revival … and Let it Spread!
By Tom Shanklin Now is the time to fan the flames of revival … and to let it spread. Revival is like CPR for your spirit. The word means to bring back to life, or we could simply say “new … Read more>>>
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What Did You Do Today?
By Susan Shanklin Do people ever ask you what you did today? Like you wonder if they are really interested or just checking out how useful you are to mankind? Oh, I can be a doubter of some people intentions, … Read more>>>
Miracle Minutes: How to Receive Healing for Your Soul [Video]
You can receive healing for your soul! The Scripture says, “Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.” James 1:21, KJV. He’s not talking … Read more>>>
Revival Meetings in Starkweather, North Dakota
I traveled to Starkweather, North Dakota in June for three days of meetings at Trinity-Bergen Lutheran Church. We promoted this as “Revival: Forgiveness, Healing & Divine Purpose.” On our poster, we stated, “Come and be refreshed!” And God did not … Read more>>>
The Welsh Revival: “Bend the Church & Save the World”
By Tom Shanklin Since returning from England and Wales in May, my heart has been captivated by thoughts of the great need for revival in the US, the UK, and many places around the world. I have been studying some … Read more>>>
Your Dad Loves You! Buckle Up!
By Tom Shanklin As I was traveling north of Fargo, ND, yesterday on I-29, I saw one of those electronic signs from the Highway Department with these words, “YOUR DAD LOVES YOU! BUCKLE UP!” I thought of the words from the … Read more>>>
Healthy Crops Require Cross Pollination … and So Do Christians
By Tom Shanklin Cross pollination is an important part of crop production. Hybrids are produced by intentionally cross pollinating two varieties of plants. The resulting seed is more powerful, more fruitful, more resistant to disease and pests. We have learned … Read more>>>
Mission to England and Wales, the Land of Revival [Ministry News & Video]
By Tom Shanklin In May, the Lord sent me to England and Wales to bring encouragement, link arms with His Church, build relationships, and to pray. On my flight to London, I sat with a man from England who … Read more>>>
Susan: Me and Jesus, We’re Cool
By Susan Shanklin Tom just texted me at 6:45 a.m. from London that he was boarding and would be home soon. Well, I’ll see him about 5:30 or 6 p.m., that is. It’s always good to have my man back … Read more>>>
Reaching the Next Generations for the Glory of God!
By Tom Shanklin “One generation shall praise thy works to another, and shall declare thy mighty acts.” Psalms 145:4, KJV. One of the greatest responsibilities we have is to reach the next generations for the Lord. If we do not … Read more>>>
My Mom’s Speeding Ticket and Me
By Susan Shanklin I want to tell you a story of what happened when I was, oh, about 12 or 13 years old. I was riding in our brown and tan compact station wagon, with my mother, Blanche, descending down … Read more>>>
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work [Audio]
Teamwork makes the dream work in world evangelism! It’s not a new revelation, but this truth was so impressed on my heart during our mission to Benin in February of 2018. Two ministries from the United States and all our … Read more>>>
Tell Everybody! Jesus is Alive!
By Tom Shanklin “This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses.” Acts 2:32, KJV. Peter and the apostles told everybody, “Jesus is alive!” They were filled with joy. They had seen the Master die at the hands of … Read more>>>
There’s a Reward for Staying by the Stuff
By Susan Shanklin For all of you that have scanned the front and inside then flipped to the back here, my stuff isn’t as interesting or note worthy as Tom’s, but rather mine is the life and notes of the … Read more>>>
Good News for Everyone!
The greatest news ever is that Jesus died on the cross and rose again to give you eternal life. When you turn from sin and believe what Jesus did for you on the cross, God will forgive you, give you … Read more>>>
Two Words for 2018: Order and Freedom
As we turned the page on this new year I had two words for 2018 in my spirit—order and freedom. These are words that the Lord spoke to me concerning my own life, but I believe they are also strong words for … Read more>>>
Christmas: It’s Not Just a Nice Story. His Kingdom is Taking Over!
By Tom Shanklin It’s such a nice story! Mary and Joseph traveling to Bethlehem. No room in the inn. A baby in a manger Oh, little town of Bethlehem. Silent night, holy night, all is calm, all is bright! Christmas … Read more>>>
Thanksgiving Report: Big Menu, Big Table, and Big Hearts
By Susan Shanklin I just know you are waiting for a Thanksgiving report. Ha ha. Folks, this is what I think about for the whole year! Thanksgiving! It’s special, special to me and our children, their spouses, our grandchildren, and … Read more>>>
BSOM109: Doing the Works of Jesus [Audio & Video]
You CAN do the works of Jesus! One of the most amazing scriptures in all the Word of God is found in the Gospel of John: “Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I … Read more>>>
Giving Thanks for the Victory!
“But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Corinthians 15:57, KJV. Thank God, the message of the Gospel is a message of victory! The word victory means an act of defeating an … Read more>>>