Greetings in Jesus’ Precious Name, “Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen; Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. (John 4:24, KJV). While talking to a woman of Samaria, Jesus made this statement. She had been asking where is “the right place” to worship. Our fathers worshipped in this mountain, she said, but you (the Jews) say that you … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Shopping for Christmas can be quite an arduous task. Finding that perfect Christmas gift can be a real challenge for many of us. Fortunately, my wife does most of the Christmas shopping for our family. I am told that my gift selection abilities are somewhat lacking. I think all of us have either given a gift or received … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Have you ever been at that place in your life where you had a promise from God in your heart? Something that God has spoken to you by His Word or by His Spirit? A promise for victory in your family, in your business, in your ministry? Salvation for a loved one. Healing for your body or … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin With the holiday season upon us once again I have been thinking a lot about relationships. In fact, on Thanksgiving Day, I woke up with that word on my heart—relationships, and during our Thanksgiving meal I shared a word of encouragement with my family concerning relationships. If you think about it, all the blessings that we receive … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound, That saved a wretch like me…. I once was lost but now am found, Was blind, but now, I see. In 1748, John Newton, the captain of a merchant ship and a slave trader, encountered a horrific storm at sea. Newton was a rank and cruel sinner, living a totally immoral … Read more>>>
I received the following statement in a newsletter from LeRoy Jones, a Methodist evangelist from Chatham, Virginia. I met LeRoy and his wife Peg at the Billy Graham School of Evangelism several years ago. LeRoy writes: “God is still blessing the little churches. Most of the churches where Peg and I are called to minister are small churches. Sometimes it … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Recently I was reading one of those self-help books. . .the kind that tell you how to be a success in ten easy lessons. I like books on success, and this one was enjoyable and even full of Bible principles. But I was about two-thirds through the book when I realized that there was not a word … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin Life is short…..seasons are short. Each year I get older and it doesn’t seem possible! I am a big fan of the local thrift store and they have introduced a perk of 5 percent off if you are 60 years or older. One afternoon as I was going through the racks of lady’s tops I overheard this … Read more>>>
By Sondra Berry Young I was thinking today of Danny. He was in his 90’s. One day while driving down the street with a friend, she said to me, “You should go get my dad saved. He’s mean, I mean really mean! Everyone in the family has witnessed to him, and he won’t listen to any of us. In fact my brother … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin NOTE: On on the week of 9/11, the following article was scheduled to run in our local newspaper. Then disaster struck. Today, America still needs to repent and turn back to God, and if we don’t, we open the door to the enemy to come upon our shores. May we heed God’s warning and turn back to … Read more>>>
By Andrew Gackle I once heard a pastor share an interesting perspective on the movement of the Gospel throughout the world since the beginning of the Church almost 2000 years ago. Though we know that the Lord has been at work in every place on earth in one way or another for all these years, there is a movement we … Read more>>>
By Kim Ellison Sin contaminates the flow of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Sin separates us from a Holy God. God does not love us any less when we sin, but He is holy, and where sin is, He will not abide. Many of us have had a particular sin or habit that has been difficult to get rid … Read more>>>
“Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?” Psalms 85:6, KJV. Please pray for the upcoming Tent Revival with Tom Shanklin, Sept. 9-11, which will be held at Pastors Chris and Caugherty’s farm west of Hendricks, MN. The meetings, which are sponsored by Faith Family Christian Center, Hendricks, MN, will be: Friday & Saturday, Sept. 9-10, … Read more>>>
As we walk with God in these final days before Jesus’ return, it is essential that we learn to hear the voice of God. There are two things that are absolutely necessary. We must hear what God is saying and we must obey. However, in talking about hearing the voice of God, we do so with some trepidation, knowing that … Read more>>>
Gardening, like life, carries with it some real challenges. We’ve been fighting with the bunnies all year. Usually the cats and the dog keep them at bay, but since we gave away our overabundance of barn cats last year and the dog is getting old, the rabbits seem to be taking over the place. It all came to a head … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin My wife and I have made it a practice to pray together each morning. We pray for one another, for our family, for the partners of our ministry, and for our nation. We conclude our time of prayer by praying for one of the the nations of the world. Sometimes it’s a country that’s in the news, … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin Tom said I should call my article this time, “The Spring That Never Happened”. Does that phrase fit what is happening in your life today? Something that you have been waiting for and keep looking for, and it just never seems to come to pass. It’s the end of May and it’s 48 degrees and the wind … Read more>>>
