By Tom Shanklin “The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.” Psalms 37:23, KJV. I think of God’s guidance as our heavenly GPS (Global Positioning System). On my phone, I can open Google Maps at any time and will see a map with a blinking dot indicating exactly where I am. … Read more>>>
…but the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you the most joyful news ever announced, and it is for everyone! Luke 2:10 (TLB) The most joyful news ever announced! Think of it! A Savior is born in Bethlehem! It’s a day to rejoice! It’s a day to be thankful! It’s a day to receive the Savior! … Read more>>>
Here’s some recent notes we’ve received: Happy with Report from Nepal Wonderful report of your trip to Nepal. I prayed and prayed for your success and safety and for Susan’s. I especially liked her “thank you” story. The Nepalese have so little and treasure it; we have so much and despise it. Funny how God works, huh?! (CZ, Northern Minnesota) … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin Most late mornings or early afternoons you will find Tom and me walking in an older style mall which used to house Pennys and Sears and other shops. The big name box stores are long gone and new businesses and offices abound. The very well cared for and CLEAN mall has a sign at one of the … Read more>>>
Susan Shanklin will be the speaker at a Women’s Conference and Luncheon sponsored by Faith Family Christian Center in Hendricks, MN on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. She will be speaking on “Slaying Your Giants.” The following comment is from one of the women who attended the conference last year: I was so touched by Susan’s timely message last … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin I’m charged. I’m ready! Ready for what? Harvest! Oh, I can say with a certainty it seemed to come oh so fast. Spring was wet and cold and early August felt like spring, but it doesn’t matter how I feel. It’s the when the fruit is ready, well it’s ready! It’s so nice to finish what you … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; Who gave himself for us, that he … Read more>>>
Thanks so much for all of you who write to encourage us. It really is a great blessing to us to hear from you. Tom Encouragement on Evangelistic Work in MN, ND, and SD Thank you Tom and Susan for your evangelistic work in our state—Minnesota and in our neighbor’s states—ND, SD, and the Indian Reservations. Your work is needed … Read more>>>
“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.” John 14:12, KJV. This is one of the most astounding verses in the entire Bible, and it is just as true as John 3:16, Genesis 1:1 … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin In July, I preached a barn revival at Shawn and Maria Johnson’s farm near Pipestone, MN. You may ask—what is a barn revival? It is a Gospel meeting held in a barn or farm building. This one was held in a machine shed which is normally used to repair and maintain Shawn’s tractors which he uses for … Read more>>>
