By Tom Shanklin “For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it.” Hebrews 4:2, KJV. The Gospel message is like those bags of cement that you buy at the home improvement store. They are all prepared to do a … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin In July, Susan and I both filled in for Pastor Bob and Judy Holmbeck of Gaylord Assembly of God, who were off for a ministry trip to Wisconsin. Susan filled the pulpit for a Sunday morning service and I had the opportunity to minister at the Sibley County Jail for the Tuesday Bible Study. Susan’s ministry was … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin It’s so close to August I can almost touch it and the garden is increasing to the point that I don’t know which vegetables to eat at each meal! Tom’s ever favorite vegetable to eat at breakfast is eggplant, A lightly sprayed pan with slices of eggplant sprinkled with salt, pepper and garlic steamed to perfection sided … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin We have been privileged to see many people healed in our ministry over the years—healings of arthritis, aches and pains, injuries, and cancers. We have seen miraculous conceptions, deafness healed, paralysis, and much more. I think of throngs of people in India receiving instant manifestations of healing. It seems to just keep on happening! Sometimes I think … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin Do you have desire for something? A longing for something out of the ordinary? Just something special you want? Oh, you don’t talk about it much for you might think people think it silly or not necessary? A lot of questions for an opening paragraph! My Tom had a desire for a looooooooong time. Years, that is. … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin This year, 59 campers took part in the 10th annual Kids at the Point Youth Camp at Hendricks, Minnesota, where bunkhouses, waterslides and porta potties transform Pastors Chris and Joyce Caugherty’s working farm into four days of spiritual awaking and exuberant fun. Crafts, a Christian rapper, well-fueled campfires, S’mores, sweet, hand-raising praise and worship, solid Bible teaching, … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin We had some good opportunities for ministry in May. We had another session of the Believers School of Ministry at For His Glory Church in Spring Grove, MN, where I shared a new lesson called “Nurturing New Believers.” One of the most important responsibilities of the local church is taking care of the babies in our midst. … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “What are you going to do with your life?” That is what I asked a group of adults and young people at the Church of Nazarene in LaMoure, ND, last month. It is a question that all of us would do well to ponder. After all, God’s Word indicates that He has a divine destiny and purpose … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin Have you ever imagined in your mind an event or plan? Had it all scoped out in your mind in detail, with color and sound? You are thinking that this is how it is going to go or unfold, only to have it so not happen that way? The planning becomes unplanned. The heavens don’t open up … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Our Believers School of Ministry in Gary, Minnesota in April went well. This time we held it on a Friday night and all day Saturday. This gave us time to have four lessons, plus times of practical application where we role played sharing our testimonies and leading others to Christ. Some people who have attended our school … Read more>>>
