Susan: Aging with Beauty
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>>>
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Finding Freedom from Condemnation
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>>>
God, Will You Help Us?
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>>>
Oh Lord, Revive Us By Your Love!
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>>>
Susan says, “Oh, Deer!”
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>>>
What’s Holding You Back?
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>>>
Plan to Expand in 2023!
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>>>
Susan Talks About New Year’s Resolutions
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>>>
The Happy Good News of Christmas [Video]
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>>>
Outpourings of the Holy Spirit [Audio & Video]
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>>>
When Heaven Comes Down [Audio & Video]
When heaven comes down, things change! There are many problems in the world today that will not change without a visitation of the Holy Spirit. We need heaven to come down and God to set things right. In this … Read more>>>
How to Experience Personal Revival [Audio & Video]
When the prophet Isaiah was grieved by the enemies facing his nation, he cried out to God, “Oh that thou wouldest rend the heavens, that thou wouldest come down, that the mountains might flow down at thy presence…”(Isaiah 64:1, AV) … Read more>>>
Susan Says, “Pat Your Belly”
By Susan Shanklin Sometimes I feel like Sarah of the Old Testament. I feel like the shriveled, dried-up old lady waiting for her promise. Every day, she feels her empty belly and looks at her old, very old, shriveled, dried-up … Read more>>>
What is Heaven Like?
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 … Read more>>>
How to Overcome the Darkness
A few weeks ago, while I was experiencing the presence of the Lord in a special way in a worship service, a picture came to my mind by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. I saw a mass of people … Read more>>>
Don’t Forget to Preach the Cross [Audio]
Have you ever wished that you had more power in your life and ministry? You may be surprised that a small adjustment could make a world of difference. “Don’t Forget to Preach the Cross” will jolt you into the reality … Read more>>>
How to Become an Evangelistic Church
When a local church is in synch with the Lord, it becomes like a soul-winning, disciple-making machine made up of many different parts. Each unique part contributes to the fulfillment of the Great Commission. I would like to share with … Read more>>>
Your Heavenly Father Loves You!
Did you know that your heavenly Father loves you? Did you know that He has your best interests at heart? As Jesus was preparing His disciples for His death, He spoke to them about their relationship with their heavenly Father. … Read more>>>
Susan: Pressing into a High Calling
By Susan Shanklin Yikes, it’s August. The tall green corn around here is tasseling soft tan tones. The chubby tomatoes are rippening, and the zucchini are turning into mini-tugboats. I need to suck in every twinkle of sunshine, for leaves … Read more>>>
“Jesus, Okay”: Saying Yes to the Lord!
Is something missing in your life? You may just need to make a clear-cut decision to follow Jesus. Say “Yes” to the Lord and release the power of God in your life. “… that if you confess with your mouth … Read more>>>