By Susan Shanklin I’m writing this before Thanksgiving, but as you are reading it, you are looking ahead to Christmas. I have it all planned, and the menu all printed out and MOST of the fixings in-house. I’ll have to remember to buy a turkey, though. Main thing, right? I’ll buy it Monday to start to brine. But since Thanksgiving … Read more>>>
Have you ever wondered what you and your local church can do to reach the world for Jesus Christ? This message from the heart of God, based on the church at Antioch (Acts 13:1-3 & Acts 11:19-30), will help you to see God’s plan for your life and your local church. As the church at Antioch sought the Lord and … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “Oh my friends, we are loaded with countless church activities, while the real work of the church, that of evangelizing and winning the lost is almost entirely neglected.” (Oswald J. Smith) There are many wonderful quotes attributed to Oswald J. Smith, but the one above encapsulates the great deficiency of the Church, then and now. It serves … Read more>>>
Check out this video from the Harvest Conference produced by Stan Strunc. By Tom Shanklin Well, it finally happened. The Harvest World Evangelism Conference of 2019 is in the books. There was much anticipation, prayer, preparation, and tribulation, but by the grace of God, we had a conference, and it was a great success. For me, this conference was a … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin I received instructions before Tom left for a trip to the upper great north country. “I would like you to do something while I’m gone,” he says. I wasn’t quite sure what he was going to say, but I replied, “Yes?” “Could you get your article done for the newsletter?” “I’m working on it in my head,” … Read more>>>
This message by Susan Shanklin, which was delivered at our Harvest World Evangelism Conference, exposes the lies that the enemy seeks to sow into our lives. As long as you are believing the lies of the enemy, you will not fulfill your destiny. Through biblical principles and Bible stories, along with personal experience, Susan challenges you to walk in the truth … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people. But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd. Then saith … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen. (Mark 16.20, NKJV) I am so blessed to be a part of God’s plan to reach the world! Everywhere we go, the Lord continues to confirm His Word with signs following. Sometimes it’s people finding … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Several months ago, while I was in prayer, I had a very peculiar vision. It was not an open vision, just an impression on my heart. I saw a treasure chest full of valuables. But the odd thing was that the bottom of a toilet was attached to one side of the treasure chest. The obvious inference … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin We have lived in this old 1880s brick farmhouse now for 15 years. Pretty remarkable seeing we usually do not stay in one place very long. It’s usually fix up, sell, and move on, but here we have stayed—even though it seems overwhelming at times with repairs, grounds, and maintenance. Tom does the repairs and maintenance, and … Read more>>>
