By Susan Shanklin How are you doing? That’s usually the first thing people seem to say to you via a text, email, or phone call, right? No handshakes, hugs, or kisses. Standing six feet away. Sometimes wearing a facemask. Shopping … Read more>>>
This current trial is exposing weak foundations which need to be strengthened. This is a time to get our feet on the rock of Jesus Christ, so we can have stability in an unstable world. Jesus said that events like … Read more>>>
In this message, Tom and Susan talk about the strong biblical connection between healing and forgiveness, and how forgiveness is often the key for us to receive healing from the Lord. This holds true for us individually, as well as … Read more>>>
This message, “Who Me … Evangelize?”, was given in Nowa Sol, Poland. Susan Shanklin encourages us all to “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.” (Mark 16:15 NKJV) You may not be a pastor or an evangelist, but … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin I’m usually pretty level, but when I woke up this morning I found myself frustrated and angry inside. I want life to get back to normal. I want to get out and preach. I want to be free to … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Today, as we celebrate the greatest event in human history, the resurrection of Jesus Christ, let us realize as Christian believers that His resurrection is our resurrection. When Jesus died, we died with Him. When He rose from the … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Hang in there, baby! It may not sound very spiritual, but it certainly is biblical. The Scripture says it this way, “And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “Therefore purge out the old leaven, that you may be a new lump since you truly are unleavened. For indeed Christ, our Passover was sacrificed for us.” (1 Corinthians 5:7 NKJV) Today, April 8, is Passover. Yes, … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “And He Himself gave some [to be] apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ,” (Ephesians … Read more>>>
Our friend, Kim Ellison, sent us this prayer based on Psalm 91. I thought it would be a blessing to you at this time. Dear Heavenly Father, I thank you and praise you that you are my refuge and shelter … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Right now, life as we know it is being disrupted by the coronavirus global pandemic. In our state, all schools are closed, restaurants and other public places have been ordered to close, and many are being laid … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin Just days and hours before departing for the spiritually hungry and scenic hills and plains of Central Europe, snowstorms hit Minnesota, and wind storms blew into Europe. This mission trip suddenly became daring and more challenging. Our … Read more>>>
When it comes to receiving salvation, we must acknowledge Jesus as Lord and Savior of our lives. That means repenting (turning) from sin and turning to God. By Tom Shanklin Many years ago, when I was pastor of a church here … Read more>>>
This is a “now” word to the Body of Christ calling us to work together with all the generations to reach this world for Jesus Christ. We are in a new season now. We all need to cooperate together with … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin. (1 John 1:7 NKJV) A … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Arise, shine; For your light has come! And the glory of the LORD is risen upon you. For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, And deep darkness the people; But the LORD will arise over you, … Read more>>>
And it shall come to pass in that day, [that] his burden shall be taken away from off thy shoulder, and his yoke from off thy neck, and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing. (Isaiah 10:27 KJV) … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin You know life is not rocket science, so it boggles my mind why we (and I) make it so difficult? I haven’t read Tom’s article for this newsletter yet, which is a good thing. I don’t want … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin I was speaking with a friend recently about the upcoming year when suddenly the thought flashed through my mind, “20/20 in 2020.” I believe that the Lord is calling us all to have 20/20 vision in this … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Do not marvel that I said to you, “You must be born again.” (John 3:7 MEV) The new birth is a radical transformation of who you are. It’s allowing Jesus to come into your life as Lord … Read more>>>
