“Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.” Psalms 16:11, KJV. You may not always be able to find joy in your circumstances. Relationships can be a challenge, too. There may be turmoil in your environment. But there is one place you can … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.” Luke 10:19, KJV. In recent weeks I’ve been sharing some messages with you about Satan and his cohorts, and how to deal with them. Here’s a couple of them: … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin I just dropped off Ella, the dog, at the groomers for a bath. Some of you remember Ella from past stories. But for some of you she is a new addition to the farm news here at the Shanklins. Ella is a big, yellow Lab…about 7 years old now. We got her a few years ago from … Read more>>>
Dear Friends and Partners, I’m excited about the meetings we have coming up in August and September. Men, I hope you can join me in Hendricks for the Prairie Fires Regional Men’s Advance on August 20. I believe that we are truly going to Advance in the Kingdom of God. Please RSVP by phone or online by August 11. Click … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” James 4:7, KJV. Today I want to talk to you about how to get the devil off your back. After all, we know that he (Satan) is behind the problems that are in your life and the problems in the world. He’s behind … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.” Isaiah 26:3, KJV. In the midst of a turbulent world, peace seems to be a commodity that is in very short supply. But I want to encourage you today. You can have peace! All around us, there is turmoil—in the political system, in … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.” Philippians 4:6, KJV. I have found a very effective solution when I find myself in a dilemma, Pray! The other day Susan and I were at the mall where we walk and pick up our … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin God has a purpose for your life, and it’s greater than you think! His purpose for you is connected with His grand purpose, which is to fill the earth with His glory. As you put yourself in position to hear from Him, meditate His Word, allow yourself to dream big dreams and begin to walk out your … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory above the heavens. Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger.” Psalms 8:1, 2, KJV. “And Jesus saith unto them, Yea; have … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.” Hebrews 12:2, KJV. Every morning Susan and I pray for the friends and partners of this ministry. We pray … Read more>>>
