By Tom Shanklin “Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.” 2 Corinthians 9:15, KJV. Today is Thanksgiving Day here in the United States, a day to give thanks for God’s bounty and blessings. Our table now is set, and we are excited to share this wonderful holiday with our family. The roots of this holiday go back to the … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Have you ever wondered what happened to your zeal? Has your get-up-and-go got up and went? Does your Christian life seem boring and empty? I have an answer for you. Evangelize! If you want fire in your life, evangelize! If you want fire in your church, evangelize! If you want power in your life and ministry, evangelize! … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.” Mark 11:23, KJV. The confession of our mouth … Read more>>>
The Dream By Kim Ellison I was one of eight that were about to begin a tubing trip down a wide muddy river. It’s huge choppy waves crashed and churned as they went downstream. We were making our way into the raging waters with rubber inner tubes to transport us. The tubes would be our only protection against the rocks, … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret, And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets. And he entered into one of the ships, which was Simon’s, … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin Ahhh…birthday cake. Don’t you just love birthday cake? Oh, it’s just not another day. It’s your day! There is no other day like the day you were born. It’s a special day and we here make birthdays special. Tom’s birthday was last week and he had to have the “special” birthday cake…and that would mean carrot cake! … Read more>>>
This message preached by Tom and Susan Shanklin deals with the subject of caring for your body. We know that the spirit is of primary importance, but according to the Scripture, the body is also holy and set apart to God. Over four years ago, Tom and Susan went on a weight-loss program in which they loss over 150 pounds between … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “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. I love to go other nations and proclaim the Gospel and see the miracles, but we also need the public proclamation of the Gospel with signs following right here in the United States. … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin When a 21-year-old man walked into a church in Charleston, South Carolina and killed nine innocent people, his plan was a to start a race war. But many of the people in the church, rather than reacting with hatred and vindictiveness, responded with forgiveness and prayers for this deluded young man. They chose to make peace instead … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin Tom was hoeing the carrots next to the strawberry patch that I was laboring in and he says, “You sure grunt a lot.” You know, that’s really not what I wanted to hear as I was straddling strawberry plants and trying to blow mosquitoes from my face while bending over dressed in ball cap, long socks, long … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;” 1 Peter 1:13, KJV. Many people suffer with depression, addictions and various phobias of the mind. One of the most important aspects of the Christian life … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.” John 8:36, KJV. Before I came to Jesus I was a slave. Satan had me bound up in alcohol, sin and selfishness. But thank God, Jesus set me free. And He will set you free as well. Jesus promises to make you “free indeed.” That … Read more>>>
Editor’s Note: This month Susan has been very busy with her grandmother ministry, due to the birth of our new grandson, Everett Fitzgerald Jackson, and our subsequent baby sitting of his older sister, Emmeline. We thought you might enjoy this message written from a column in March of 1983 for the first issue of a Christian newspaper we published called … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. (Proverbs 18:10, KJV). In the world today, the storm clouds are not only looming, but the tempest is already here, affecting millions of lives. Even on the day of this writing, the nation of Nepal is reeling from a disastrous … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin Oh, I thought spring would never come! For us here in the upper Midwest, winter wasn’t too snowy, but rather cold and gray. Everything stays brown and gray for so long. I started tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, cabbage, cauliflower, basil and a few squashes under a shop light on top of a hot water radiator. I call it … Read more>>>
THE MIRACLE OF THE NEW BIRTH Reading: John 3:1-7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again. (John 3:7, KJV). Main Thought: The New Birth is the world’s greatest miracle. John Wesley said, Only the power that makes a world can make a Christian. The power to change a life is the same power that raised Jesus … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin The Gospel is the power of God unto salvation for the whole man—spirit, soul, and body. God wants to make you whole in every area of your life. In this podcast you will learn about: God’s plan for the total man. If you are believing in a yes, no, or maybe God. How healing on the inside … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin I’ve come into the modern age. I am the very proud owner of a smart phone! To be more exact, a proud owner of an Apple iPhone. The phone is pink but looks more like tangerine with a clear cover case with all the bells and whistles. A person can download apps to run, rule or ruin … Read more>>>
