We think of the grace of God as God’s unmerited favor through which we have the forgiveness of sins. It is, but it is also God’s ability working in us to make us different. Grace helps us to live … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear? (Proverbs 18:14, AV) We all experience hurts in life and emotional pain, but in the case of a wounded spirit, … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin As many of you know, Tom and I moved from a farm site in Mankato, Minnesota, full of lilacs and flowering perennials with gardens that were started from scratch to, well, would you say, a desert of … Read more>>>
“The Spirit of the LORD is upon Me, Because He has anointed Me To preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives And recovery of sight to … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Recently, I heard the Lord say, “My glory is coming to the earth! For though you see great darkness, remember, I am greater than the darkness. And I shall arise upon my people, and my glory shall … Read more>>>
Look what the Lord has done! This week, I am at Trinity-Bergen Lutheran Church in Starkweather, ND for four days of revival meetings. On Sunday night I was blessed to see Kimberly Blake and her husband Karl at the meeting. … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin “My help comes from the LORD, Who made heaven and earth. He will not allow your foot to slip; He who keeps you will not slumber.” (Psalms 121:2-3, AMP15) Goodness, that is sweet water to remember in … Read more>>>
Human beings are naturally resistant to change both in natural things and spiritual things. That is why many Christians and even entire denominations are stuck in a rut of a past move of God and are not moving forward with … Read more>>>
Today, God is pouring out His Spirit on those that are thirsty. There are many problems in the world that man can’t solve, but the Spirit of God has all the answers and the power to bring lasting change in … Read more>>>
For you have not received the spirit of slavery again to fear. But you have received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry, “Abba, Father.” The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirits that we are the children of … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin There is a saying, “Out with the old, in with the new.” Kind of harsh for us grayheads. People sometimes don’t see the value of old things. Some people have to have the new and fastest on … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin The scribes and Pharisees brought a woman caught in adultery. When they had put her in the middle, they said to Him, “Teacher, this woman was caught in the very act of adultery. Now Moses in the … Read more>>>
This poem written by Kim Ellison expresses the cry of God’s people. It is only from the Lord that we can find the help that we need in these desperate times. Tom God, Will You Help Us? By Kim Ellison … Read more>>>
Many people are talking about the Asbury Revival, a spiritual awakening occurring on the campus of Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky. The excitement about this move of God has been so great that people from all over the country and … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin Tom and I live in the tiny little village of Scandia, Minnesota, nestled in rolling hills and not far from the St. Croix River. So scenic. So refreshing for one’s soul, no matter the time or season … Read more>>>
And when Jesus saw her, he called her to him, and said unto her, Woman, thou art loosed from thine infirmity. (Luke 13:12, AV) What is holding you back from God’s best in your life? Maybe it is a sickness … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “Sing, O barren, You who have not borne! Break forth into singing, and cry aloud, You who have not labored with child! For more are the children of the desolate Than the children of the married woman,” … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin I don’t know about you, but I’m not too keen on what they call New Year’s resolutions. Oh, I guess when I was younger and watching Dick Clark on black and white TV, I thought of silly … Read more>>>
And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is … Read more>>>
Throughout Church history, outpourings of the Holy Spirit have changed and empowered believers to demonstrate that Jesus is alive. It all began when God poured out His Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost. In this message, Tom and Susan … Read more>>>
