I can think of no greater joy than to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to lead men and women and boys and girls into the saving knowledge of Him. Our Father’s heart beats for the lost. Before Jesus left this earth, He enlisted us to take His message to the world. It was His final instructions to HIs followers. That tells me … Read more>>>
One of the greatest privileges and joys of the Christian life is sharing the wonderful message of salvation with others. I hope you can join me for some basic training in how of effectively share the Gospel with others. I believe that it will be a great help and encouragement to you. It’s simpler than you may think. God’s rich … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest.” John 4:35, KJV. How often have you gotten your eyes upon something else other than the harvest? How often have you been seeking satisfaction … Read more>>>
The following article appeared in the January-February issue of Ministry Today magazine. By Tom Shanklin As the pastor of the same church for 50 years—nearly his entire ministerial career—Virgil Amundson has seen God do “great and mighty things.” In fact, his church began to grow numerically and spiritually just about the time he was ready to throw in the towel, … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Sometimes just getting out of your environment can open your eyes in powerful ways. It’s not that you receive a new revelation, it’s just that the things that you know become much clearer. The missions trip that Susan and I took to England last month opened our eyes and brought a profound change in us—a deeper work of the … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin We are home from England, but part of our heart is still there. This was a trip that not only touched lives there but also changed us. England captured our hearts for its people and caused us to cry out for awakening and salvation for the masses. We had read that the land of John Wesley, George … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin We took off from Minneapolis at 7:30 at night cutting through the dark clouds ready to explore a new frontier. Tom and I wanted our hearts to beat with a fresh compassion and zeal for all cultures and classes. It was our strong desire to let the very breath of England to fill our lungs and hearts. … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Thank you to all of you who have been praying and giving towards our mission to England (January 30-Feb. 13) and to all who support our ministry on a regular basis. You are helping us to reach precious souls with the Good News of Jesus Christ. This trip is the fulfillment of a long-time vision. For years, … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin I have had wonderful comments from my Shoofly pie story in December about hurtful words and, in my opinion, yummy pie. Shoofly pie was a childhood favorite, a young mother’s treat for your children dashed by another’s hurtful words and by all means forgiven. Pie unbaked for years, but risen again to conquer ill-thought-out words to grace … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.” Isaiah 43:18, 19, KJV. When I was at For His Glory Church in Spring … Read more>>>
