By Tom Shanklin Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, (Ephesians 1:3, NKJV). There is a place in God where we can receive every good thing which he has provided for us in Christ. If our blessings are to be found in … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin I think it’s closer to spring than it really is. I was telling my 10-year-old granddaughter that I thrifted a bouquet of faux daisies for a wall vase on my outdoor shed, for springtime. She said, “You know grandma, Spring is far away,” with her eyes rolling. Spring is far away in the natural, but it is … Read more>>>
The Mt. Moriah Bible School and Vocational High School, which we are helping to support in Benin, West Africa, is going well. Presently, there are 13 students in the Bible School and 40 in the Vocational High School. The schools function under the covering of the Messenger Church of God in Benin. Nine girls are among the students in the … Read more>>>
Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path. (Psalms 119:105, NKJV). In the mornings, I like to get up before my wife, Susan, and enjoy some alone time and prayer. On the nightstand next to the bed, I have a battery-powered light, which I use to move about without disturbing Susan by turning on … Read more>>>
Dear Friends and Partners, As I write this first letter of the new year. I want to talk to you about your spiritual vision. I want to share three portions of scripture, one about your past, one concerning the present, and one focusing on the future. The Bible says that we walk by faith (that is, unseen realities) and not … Read more>>>
In the above video, Billy Graham shares the story that is mentioned in this article along with some other powerful truths about preaching the Gospel. Take eight minutes and listen. You will be blessed! By Tom Shanklin I have heard many great sermons, but often I find that one thing is missing. It’s a very simple thing really–the preaching … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Jesus is God’s gift to the world! He was born of a virgin and lived among us. He lived a perfect, sinless life. Then, He demonstrated His love for us by dying on the cross for our sins and rising again. Jesus is the perfect Christmas gift! But today, I want you to see that if you … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin Whenever it’s newsletter time, and I need to write the back page [for our print newsletter], it’s usually true confessions. Laying my attitudes, successes, and failures out for the world to see. I’m pretty much an open book to the world, like it or not. Just the other day, actually, it was October 31 when it started … Read more>>>
Dear Partner, But the path of the just is like the shining sun, That shines ever brighter unto the perfect day. (Proverbs 4:18, NKJV). As we transition into a new year, my prayer is that our path will get brighter and brighter, and our guidance will grow clearer and clearer. This is my prayer for Susan, me, and you. In … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin And the Angel of the LORD appeared to him, and said to him, “The LORD is with you, you mighty man of valor!” Gideon said to Him, “O my lord, if the LORD is with us, why then has all this happened to us? And where are all His miracles which our fathers told us about, saying, … Read more>>>
