“Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.” Acts 20:28, KJV. Here’s a good word for pastors … and for all the rest of us, “Take care of yourself!” The Apostle Paul spoke these … Read more>>>
Check out this classic message about the need for a heaven-sent revival from Billy Graham. It was written in 1964, but it’s just a true today! I once asked a university professor what he thought our greatest need was. He considered it carefully before answering. He said, “I could give you a variety of answers all the way from tax relief … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30, KJV. Do you … Read more>>>
I’m imperfect! I know that’s hard to comprehend, ha, but it’s true. I can get up-tight and emotional about customer service. I try to live right, but sometimes if my car doesn’t get fixed right, they send the strawberry plants at the wrong time, or do a half-effort job repairing the barn, then Susan is off in the sky blue … Read more>>>
In June, I once again visited Trinity Bergen Lutheran Church for four days of revival meetings, where there were a number of people miraculously healed and God’s people were ignited to reach their area for Jesus Christ. People from a number of churches in the area attended, including Assembly of God, Catholic, and Evangelical Free Church. There was a wonderful … Read more>>>
Susan Shanklin, author of “Help! I Want to Lose Weight” speaking at a TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Spring Regional Meeting in Cold Springs, Minnesota. Great weight loss motivation! Get a vision of who you really are. You are a valuable person. Check out Susan’s book here≥≥≥ Have Susan Speak to Your Group April, 2017 I have been fortunate to … Read more>>>
“And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God. And David said to Abiathar the priest, Ahimelech’s son, I pray thee, bring me hither the ephod. And Abiathar brought thither … Read more>>>
Many people have problems in their lives because of generational curses through their family background. Under the New Covenant, we no longer need to live under generational curses. The Gospel has set us free of the curse, that we might have the blessings of Abraham. This audio message will help you identify generational curses and give you God’s message of freedom … Read more>>>
And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.” Mark 16:20, KJV. One thing that I have found out—God confirms His Word with signs following. Whether your are ministering to a group or an individual, let the Word do the work. Have confidence, not in yourself, but in … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin Today, the 27th day of April, we woke up to snow on the ground. Mind you it wasn’t much, but my apple and lilac blossoms were covered and day lily leaves were bent and white. I restarted a fire in the wood stove a few days ago after shutting it down, polishing it, and cleaning the window. … Read more>>>
On May 6, we enjoyed the presence of God in a Healing Service with area churches in Cresco, Iowa. At least eight churches or ministries were represented with people coming from as far away as Des Moines, Iowa and Austin, Minnesota. Churches from Decorah and Waukon, Iowa also participated. A number of men and women residents of an alcohol and drug rehabilitation … Read more>>>
Kim Ellison of Bringing in the Harvest Ministries wrote this simple letter from Jesus. She says, “What I do with this letter is when I go through a drive-through like McDonalds, I hand the person at the window the letter and a dollar tip. I tell them it is a letter about Jesus and the dollar is for them to have … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.” Colossians 3:1, 2, KJV. You were ordained for greatness! You have been called to a plan and a purpose ordained of God. But … Read more>>>
Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. (Acts 2:38, KJV). On the day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit, through the Apostle Peter, gave three instructions for those coming to Christ. He told them … Read more>>>
Where is the mission field? Jesus told us to go into ALL the world and preach the Gospel to EVERY creature. So that tells us that the mission field is everywhere—where you live and around the world. However, some places do have a greater need for the Gospel than others. For example, when William Carey gave his famous sermon on … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest.” John 4:35, KJV. How often have you gotten your eyes upon something else other than the harvest? How often have you been seeking satisfaction … Read more>>>
The following article appeared in the January-February issue of Ministry Today magazine. By Tom Shanklin As the pastor of the same church for 50 years—nearly his entire ministerial career—Virgil Amundson has seen God do “great and mighty things.” In fact, his church began to grow numerically and spiritually just about the time he was ready to throw in the towel, … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Sometimes just getting out of your environment can open your eyes in powerful ways. It’s not that you receive a new revelation, it’s just that the things that you know become much clearer. The missions trip that Susan and I took to England last month opened our eyes and brought a profound change in us—a deeper work of the … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin We took off from Minneapolis at 7:30 at night cutting through the dark clouds ready to explore a new frontier. Tom and I wanted our hearts to beat with a fresh compassion and zeal for all cultures and classes. It was our strong desire to let the very breath of England to fill our lungs and hearts. … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin I have had wonderful comments from my Shoofly pie story in December about hurtful words and, in my opinion, yummy pie. Shoofly pie was a childhood favorite, a young mother’s treat for your children dashed by another’s hurtful words and by all means forgiven. Pie unbaked for years, but risen again to conquer ill-thought-out words to grace … Read more>>>
