By Tom Shanklin “Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.” Isaiah 43:18, 19, KJV. When I was at For His Glory Church in Spring … Read more>>>
Peace to You! Click here to learn about Peace Scriptures and Prayers CD & MP3>>> “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” John 14:27, KJV. “Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If … Read more>>>
“Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee. For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the LORD shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee. And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin Thanksgiving was the best ever! Lots of love. Lots of grandchildren and lots of food. Truly Thanksgiving Day is my favorite holiday of the whole year! It’s the one time my WHOLE family is at our house. I must say I dream about it the whole year. I plan. I clean. I cook. Pretty much in that … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin What kind of love is it that would cause a man to hang on a cross and die for people that hated Him? What kind of love would motivate someone to pray for those who crucified him? “Father, forgive them for they know not what they do.” That is God’s love, which we see in the person of Jesus. … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin We had a good hard frost last night. Yellow and red leaves are dangling off branches by a thread and praise the Lord the mosquitoes are DEAD! There is a toasty fire flickering in the living room wood stove…not blasting, but a comfy cozy flame to keep the furnace from kicking on. We start out with what … Read more>>>
I’m excited to invite you to a Revival Service coming up on Friday, October 14 at 7 p.m. in Mankato. The meeting will be held at the Hosanna Highland Campus and Community Church, 329 Ellis Ave., Mankato. The church is just north of the Mankato State University Campus. We will be emphasizing healing, forgiveness, and divine purpose. As I have … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee. For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the LORD shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee. And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to the … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin I just finished cleaning my house! I do not like to clean my house! I do like to live in a clean house, though. Ha ha. Almost sounds like the beginning of a Dr. Seuss book which really aren’t my favorite books to read to my grandchildren. Too much nonsense and too many tongue twisters. Anyway, cleaning … Read more>>>
“Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.” Psalms 16:11, KJV. You may not always be able to find joy in your circumstances. Relationships can be a challenge, too. There may be turmoil in your environment. But there is one place you can … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.” Luke 10:19, KJV. In recent weeks I’ve been sharing some messages with you about Satan and his cohorts, and how to deal with them. Here’s a couple of them: … Read more>>>
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 the Shanklins. Ella is a big, yellow Lab…about 7 years old now. We got her a few years ago from … Read more>>>
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 that he (Satan) is behind the problems that are in your life and the problems in the world. He’s behind … Read more>>>
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 a dilemma, Pray! The other day Susan and I were at the mall where we walk and pick up our … Read more>>>
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 position to hear from Him, meditate His Word, allow yourself to dream big dreams and begin to walk out your … Read more>>>
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, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger.” Psalms 8:1, 2, KJV. “And Jesus saith unto them, Yea; have … Read more>>>
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 God.” Hebrews 12:2, KJV. Every morning Susan and I pray for the friends and partners of this ministry. We pray … Read more>>>
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 focuses in particular on the need for ministers of the Gospel to read, study, meditate and practice God’s Word. This is … Read more>>>
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 had an okay asparagus year. Plenty for everyday eating, a spit to give to our daughter in the Cities and … Read more>>>
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 away. Too often, they go away discouraged thinking, “I guess God did not want to heal me.” Not everyone is … Read more>>>
