The parable of the Prodigal Son encapsulates the entire story of the Bible. A father had a son who left home for “greener pastures.” When he found that the pastures were not so green, He returned home intending to beg for forgiveness and ask to become (not a son) but a servant in His father’s house. The father, however, did … Read more>>>
Wonderful Early Christmas Present for Benin! (By Susan) Tom and I have been praying with you all for money to come in for a roof for the dormitory we are helping to construct at the Mt. Moriah Bible School in the village of Danzounmey, southern Benin, West Africa. Let’s just say, no building is very practical without a roof on … Read more>>>
One of the most profound and amazing truths from the New Testament is that the God of the universe has committed Himself to be our Helper. When Jesus was preparing His disciples for His departure, He told them, “If you love Me, keep My commandments. I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Counselor, that He may … Read more>>>
“Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all sins.” (Proverbs 10:12, MEV) We are certainly facing a cruel virus, spreading like wildfire around the globe. But there is an even more deadly disease. It is hatred! Hatred plagues nations and families and churches. It causes separation between people of different races, ideologies, and cultures. It is unrelenting and undiscriminating. It afflicts liberals … Read more>>>
“Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love.” (Revelation 2:4, NKJV) Jesus’ message to the church at Ephesus contained a pat on the back for their sound doctrine and good works. But Jesus warned them that they had left their first love and were in danger of losing their candlestick. When we begin a relationship, … Read more>>>
In these challenging times, we need to remember to be thankful for all that the Lord has done for us. Above all, we can be thankful for the blood of Jesus which was shed for us. So we are sharing an online Thanksgiving Communion Service with you. It’s just 17 minutes and you can watch the video or listen on … Read more>>>
Join us as Susan shares her experience of recuperating from hammertoe surgery. She shares some lessons that apply to more than medical and physical realities, but give a vivid picture of what happens when we have something wrong with even a small part of our spiritual life. It’s great to have Susan back in action! Enjoy! You can also read … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria and preached Christ to them. And the multitudes with one accord heeded the things spoken by Philip, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did. For unclean spirits, crying with a loud voice, came out of many who were possessed; and many who were paralyzed and lame were … Read more>>>
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>>>
