“Ella, I Will Be Back, I Promise!”
By Susan Shanklin I just dropped off Ella, the dog, at the groomers for a bath. Some of you remember Ella from past stories. But for some of you she is a new addition to the farm news here at … Read more>>>
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How to Get the Devil Off Your Back
By Tom Shanklin “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” James 4:7, KJV. Today I want to talk to you about how to get the devil off your back. After all, we know … Read more>>>
What to Do When You Find Yourself in a Pickle
By Tom Shanklin “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.” Philippians 4:6, KJV. I have found a very effective solution when I find myself in … Read more>>>
BSOM122: How to Fulfill Your Divine Purpose in Life [Audio]
By Tom Shanklin God has a purpose for your life, and it’s greater than you think! His purpose for you is connected with His grand purpose, which is to fill the earth with His glory. As you put yourself in … Read more>>>
How to Shut the Devil’s Mouth
By Tom Shanklin O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory above the heavens. Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, … Read more>>>
In the Storms of Life, Keep Your Eyes on Jesus
By Tom Shanklin “Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of … Read more>>>
BSOM251: The Devotional Life of a Minister with Thai Translation [Audio]
By Tom Shanklin I thought you would enjoy this message I taught at Living Word Ministries International Bible School in Chiang Mai, Thailand. It’s on the very important subject of the devotional life of a minister of the Gospel. The message … Read more>>>
Have No Mercy on Your Enemy
By Susan Shanklin I just was picking some asparagus. Hunting for the thicker stems, seeing it’s getting later in the season and I have to leave some to make healthy ferns to feed the deep roots for NEXT year. I … Read more>>>
How to Overcome Sickness and Disease [Audio]
You can overcome sickness and disease! Thank God for the many miraculous healings we have seen. But while we rejoice in the instant healings, I have a burden for those who do not receive the manifestation of their healing right … Read more>>>
Resuscitating Your Dreams with Susan Shanklin [Audio]
A Message by Susan Shanklin Where’s your dream? Is it sinking into oblivion? Is it about to breathe its last breath? Is it lying under the dust that has settled after the storms of life came? It’s time to call 911 … Read more>>>
The Awesome Power of God’s Forgiveness
The absolute pardon that comes by turning to God and believing in His Son is beyond comprehension. By Tom Shanklin I recently was visiting with a friend who had gone through a very difficult time in his life. He has … Read more>>>
Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion and Strings
By Susan Shanklin I hold my baton high in the air, with both arms up like a mighty gesture of praise, and proceed to softly sway my tanning arms to the instruments which are standing tall in my flower garden … Read more>>>
I’m Pretty Sure Spring is Here
By Susan Shanklin I was just cleaning my reading glasses to remove a red spot and when I did I smeared it all the way across the lens and then some. “What is that?” I say to myself? “Oh jam.” … Read more>>>
Keeping Eternity on the Front Burner
It’s almost as though we have forgotten that there is a heaven to gain and a hell to shun. By Tom Shanklin I thank God that many of our readers have been born again and have the assurance from the … Read more>>>
Goody Two Shoes Sinners [Audio]
By Tom Shanklin “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;” Romans 3:23, KJV. Many of us knew that we were sinners before we came to Christ. It was obvious! But for others it may be … Read more>>>
You are the Light of the World [Audio]
By Tom Shanklin Did you ever think about it? Jesus said, “You are THE light of the world.” If it were not for you, the world would be in complete and utter darkness. But because of you, the world has … Read more>>>
The Happy Good News of Jesus Christ
By Tom Shanklin “The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. (John 10:10, NKJV) I am so glad … Read more>>>
Ready! Set! Go!
By Susan Shanklin You may read this article about two or three weeks after it is written. My calendar says the last week in March, but I have it flipped over into April, trying to hurry the season, I guess. … Read more>>>
Give Your Life to Jesus [Audio]
By Tom Shanklin We live in a time of compromise, lose living and anything goes, but Jesus has called us to forsake all and follow Him. The need is great and the call is going out for those who will … Read more>>>
Celebrate the Resurrection Every Day
By Tom Shanklin “And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.” Acts 4:33, KJV. There is abundant historical evidence that Jesus died for our sins and … Read more>>>