By Tom Shanklin “Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught. And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net. And when they had this done, they … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin The edges of the trees are being kissed with orange, yellow, and red hues. The lettuce has bolted and flowered in the garden. Cabbages are soooooo swollen with life they are begging to be picked and the apples are hanging low with sweetness. Curly kale is too happy in this cool weather and just keeps going and … Read more>>>
i wanted to say that I really enjoyed reading your book, You Can Touch the World, and I have your book with the back cover exposed on the corner of my desk, which has the bold words ‘Find your true purpose in Life.’ While I did find that purpose many years ago in sharing the Gospel, your book just brought a … Read more>>>
Dear Friends and Partners, “Oh, that You would rend the heavens! That You would come down! That the mountains might shake at Your presence– As fire burns brushwood, As fire causes water to boil–To make Your name known to Your adversaries, That the nations may tremble at Your presence! When You did awesome things for which we did not look, … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you.” Luke 10:19, NKJV. Most Bible-believing Christians recognize that there are demonic powers which wreak havoc on the earth. But many are NOT aware that God has given the Christian authority … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin Oh, poor Ella! The world came crashing down on Ella the other day. The world that she trusted and felt so sure about came to a shocking end. Ella is our 70-pound yellow lab dog that we got from the shelter at 81 pounds, an independent and in-charge canine. Just before Christmas of last year, Tom took … Read more>>>
These are sermon notes on messages concerning evangelism and the Great Commission. They are designed to inspire and encourage God’s people to press into God’s will for their lives and to become witnesses for Jesus. Please feel free to use these notes and adapt them as you see fit. Align Yourself with the Lord—Doing God’s will does not come automatically. … Read more>>>
Susan Shanklin will speak at a “God’s Power=Girl Power” Womens Conference and Luncheon on Saturday, September 13 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Cedric’s Banquet Room in Hendricks, MN. The meeting is hosted by Faith Family Christian Center. Please RSVP by September 9th.
Read more>>>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>>>
