Photos by David Lysaker of Pelican Rapids, Minnesota. Susan and I felt like we were on the mission field at our Love DL Gospel Festival at the City Park in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota in August. And why not? The United … Read more>>>
Do you want to be inspired? Minnesota: The Revival State by Dale Gilmore chronicles the great moves of God across the state from born again, Spirit-filled Lutheran settlers to a Catholic nun from Rochester whose prophetic visions inspired the Mayo Clinic to … Read more>>>
These are scriptures that I have found to be effective in overcoming oppression and depression. Use these scriptures against spiritual, mental and emotional oppression, anxiety and depression. Quote the scripture and then confess that it belongs to you. Confession brings … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin It was July 4th, and I was in a funk. Why? It’s Independence Day! Fireworks, parades, and more, but I just wasn’t too happy and Tom knew that. We discussed going to the fireworks in town. “What … Read more>>>
The saddest funerals are for those who do not know Christ, who have no future and no hope. But the Christian believer has a bright future in God. In this audio podcast, we talk about what the Holy Scriptures promise … Read more>>>
Yesterday, Tom and I celebrated (or lived through) our 51st wedding anniversary. We went fishing off a dock at a nearby lake. We caught two bullheads, one sunny, and one “sushi” perch. Basically, we drowned worms to celebrate. Oh, we could … Read more>>>
Ask ye of the LORD rain in the time of the latter rain; [so] the LORD shall make bright clouds, and give them showers of rain, to every one grass in the field. (Zechariah 10:1, AV) In late April, I … Read more>>>
Do you deal with guilt and condemnation? Have you repented a thousand times and still feel guilty? You are not alone. Many people struggle with guilt and condemnation. Join Susan and me as we talk about this debilitating condition and … Read more>>>
The key to every blessing of God is found in the Gospel. The key is the righteousness of God which we receive when we receive Jesus as our Lord and Savior. In Paul’s letter to the Roman’s we see that … Read more>>>
For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, [you are] God’s building. (1Corinthians 3:9, NKJV) Learning to work together is one of the greatest keys to success in any venture. Whether it be staff members of a large … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin I was mopping my floor a couple of days ago in the kitchen. Swish swish in and out of the table legs, and this thought came to mind about words. Words are so powerful! Words create … Read more>>>
For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. (1Corinthians 1:18, AV) We often think of the message of the cross as a message for … Read more>>>
And with great power the apostles gave witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And great grace was upon them all. (Acts 4:33, NKJV) Because of Jesus’ resurrection, we are released from death and given a new life. The … Read more>>>
For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive by the Spirit, (1Peter 3:18, NKJV) Jesus died to bring us … Read more>>>
And behold, a woman in the city who was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at the table in the Pharisee’s house, brought an alabaster flask of fragrant oil, and stood at His feet behind Him weeping; and … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin Tom and I just finished a home improvement project that only took us 112 years and some 8-day weeks! What? Well, that’s how it felt. Years of thought and weeks of work and still some details need … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Jesus is the one foundation of the Church, but it seems that there is always someone or something trying to pull us off the foundation and trick us into following another path. When Susan and I came to … Read more>>>
“And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And … Read more>>>
I’m reading a wonderful book about a country vet in England in the early 1900s. The book has such descriptive details of the land and animals written in the first person. It relaxes my mind and calms the storms around … Read more>>>
So Moses brought Israel from the Red Sea; then they went out into the Wilderness of Shur. And they went three days in the wilderness and found no water. Now when they came to Marah, they could not drink the … Read more>>>
