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 online or sending packages to grandchildren. So I ask you, How are you doing? Oh, you are asking me, how … 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 go and do and pursue life. We are under a Stay-at-Home order here in Minnesota, as is much of the nation, … 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 dead, we rose with Him. When we receive Jesus as Lord of our lives, all that He did belongs to … 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, if we faint not.” Galatians 6:9, KJV. Someone said, “Persistence prevails, when all else fails.” Perseverance is a major principle … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places. All these [are] the beginning of sorrows. (Matthew 24:7-8) And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come. (Matthew … Read more>>>
Watch this powerful interview! Stan and Sarah Stunc, missionaries to the UK and Europe, recently went through a tremendous battle with respiratory infections. Coughing and extreme pain were just some of the symptoms. There is no way to tell for sure if it was Covid-19 because they have not been able to be tested. But, not knowing made this an even … 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 from the storm. I thank you that you are always with me and will never leave nor forsake me. I … 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 off from their jobs. The President of the United States has declared a national emergency and is saying that we … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Europe is a needy land! Centuries of dead ritualistic religion and authoritarian regimes have left the people of this land spiritually empty and dry. Our role during our mission to Europe in February was to bring living water and seeds of hope. Susan and I did it with the help of interpreters, who graciously translated our messages into … 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 flights were questionable. At first, they said we could be diverted to Rome. What?! All my expectations for this trip … Read more>>>
