Hello: With great anticipation, I was excited for October 9th to come! No, it wasn’t just that my oldest grandson was turning 17, but it was the day I was to have surgery on two hammertoes on my right foot. What! Who would look forward to such a thing? Me! For years, I have had this problem that became more … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Before I began to walk with the Lord, I lived in the woods next to a huge open field. I used to go out into the field at night and look at the stars and think about God. I knew a little bit about the vastness of the universe, and I would think about the awesome power … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.” (Romans 10:9-10, NKJV) Often in our meetings and our ministry online, we lead … Read more>>>
When Jesus died on the cross, He became a curse for us. He literally took the curse that we deserved, so that we could be free from the curse of the law and receive the blessing of Abraham. The price has been paid. Do not allow any part of the curse to be a part of your life, in Jesus … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin Where did the summer go??? Our maples are turning the most beautiful reds, yellows, and oranges. The sumac leaves are dancing the most tribal sway and twirl to the playful wind. The many apple trees are swollen with fruit feasted on by birds and bugs. The wood guy lovingly dumped a massive pile of wonderful oak to … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “Sing, O barren, thou that didst not bear; break forth into singing, and cry aloud, thou that didst not travail with child: for more are the children of the desolate than the children of the married wife, saith the LORD. Enlarge the place of thy tent, and let them stretch forth the curtains of thine habitations: spare … Read more>>>
Many people are brokenhearted through the circumstances of life. Broken relationships, loss of a loved one, betrayal, abuse, failed businesses, and many other factors can lead to deep sorrow and pain. But Jesus came to heal the brokenhearted, and He will heal you. Watch or listen and receive your healing down deep inside today. It will come as you receive the … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “If ye love me, keep my commandments. And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin It’s already 9:32 in the morning, and I haven’t been out in the garden yet! I’m biding my time, seeing that the rain gauge was totally full yesterday after torrential rains. I did a walk by later in the afternoon yesterday to make sure the corn was still standing and the tomatoes upright. Everything looks good, and … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Are you feeling depressed? In the field of psychiatry, depression is defined as “a mental condition characterized by feelings of severe despondency and sadness, typically also with feelings of inadequacy and guilt, often accompanied by lack of energy and disturbance of appetite and sleep.” There are many causes of depression, including physiological, but the circumstances we are … Read more>>>
Elijah was a man who did exploits for the Lord, but when Queen Jezebel threatened him, he ran for his life. He had to travel forty days to the mountain of God where he heard God speak in a still small voice. Likewise, we find in hard to hear from God in turbulent times. We must get away from all … Read more>>>
Join Susan Shanklin as she shares treasures from her garden. Sometimes there are treasures, both in the garden and in people, which require a little digging. Enjoy!
Read more>>>By Kim Ellison The Bride Says: I am betrothed. What a beautiful thought. I am my beloved’s, and he is mine. The ceremony was beautiful and all I could have ever imagined or hoped for. I gave my life to him and asked him to be a part of mine. I promised to honor, to love, and to obey. My … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “He said to them, “Go into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.” (Mark 16:15, MEV) When Jesus gave His final instructions to His followers, He told them to go into ALL the world and preach the Gospel to EVERY creature. He did not limit His mission of love to a particular nation or … Read more>>>
SOME FACTS ABOUT HEAVEN Heaven is a real place. John 14:2. There will be homes in heaven. John 14:2 Heaven is far better than earth. Philippians 1:23 The population of heaven is aware when people are saved. Luk 15:7 When a Christian leaves his or her body, he or she is present with the Lord in heaven. 2 Cor. 5:8, … Read more>>>
We are living in a time of great strife and division in government, in families, and in society in general. But strife is not new. It manifested itself when Cain slew Abel, and has continued since that time. The Bible contains a radical answer for strife—return good for evil, love your enemies, and do good to those who persecute you. … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “For with God nothing will be impossible.” (Luke 1:37, MEV) I want to encourage you today. Nothing is impossible with God! You may be going through the darkest hour of your life, but just remember, nothing is impossible with God. Maybe the sun has gone down on your future and looks like it will never come up. … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin I would like to tell you a story. A true story. A story so amazing and almost unbelievable … BUT true. I’m a sentimental person. I’m emotional and nostalgic. I’m a romantic at heart. I enjoy simple things, and usually inexpensive things. On special occasions like anniversaries, Tom and I will go on a little outing to … Read more>>>
What is behind miracles? How do they happen? We don’t know entirely, but the Scriptures do give us light on the inner workings of miracles and how to receive them. Susan and I explore some of the great miracles of the Bible, which were wrought by the power of the Holy Spirit, and also some of the miracles we have experienced … Read more>>>
