Hi folks, it’s me, Susan! I’m usually am bumped to the back page as Tom writes the lead article and teaching on the front, but I wanted to share with you the very very long process of writing a short … Read more>>>
The Holy Scripture says that the “effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man accomplishes much.” (James 5:16 MEV) God wants us to learn to pray effective, powerful prayers that accomplish much, not mealy-mouthed, weak prayers that accomplish nothing. This video … Read more>>>
Build a Life That Lasts — Follow Jesus with Confidence and Purpose Are you searching for a deeper relationship with God or a solid foundation in your Christian life? In Following Jesus: A Simple Guide to the Christian Life, Tom … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin New day. New dream. New something. I think new is a good word. Kind of reminds me of fresh. Fresh air, fresh vegetables, fresh finds at the thrift store, ha. I guess that would be fresh old, … Read more>>>
Dear Precious People, Susan and I are so thankful for the team that God has given us to fulfill our mission of helping people find the solution to their deepest needs. We know that the Gospel is the answer. As … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin I threw away my old black sweater last night. It’s been around a long time. In recent years, no one has seen me wear it, other than my family members. It was what you call “threadbare.” It … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin I once heard a story about a minister who was unjustly convicted of a crime and ended up in prison as a cellmate to a hardened criminal. Naturally, the minister shared the Gospel with his fellow inmate, … Read more>>>
August 2025 Dear Precious Saints of God, I had some wonderful meetings in July, starting with a Sunday morning service at For His Glory Church in Spring Grove, Minnesota. This is a church that I helped to start and where … Read more>>>
This month, I encourage you to stay focused on the things that are most important to the Lord. We are living in a time of great chaos and confusion, and if we are not careful, we can become distracted and … Read more>>>
July 2025 Dear precious people of God, In June, Susan and I visited The Country Church in Ruthton. On Sunday morning and evening, I spoke about “The Holy Spirit Our Helper” and “The Holy Spirit Our Power Source.” I encouraged … Read more>>>
Speaking God’s Word is a powerful way to release your faith! In this audio and video message, we share the story of a woman who released her faith through her speech and actions and received a miracle from God. … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin I saw this saying the other day that read, “You don’t stop gardening WHEN YOU GET OLD. YOU GET OLD when you stop gardening.” Well, that’s good! That means I’m not old because I keep gardening. … Read more>>>
June 2025 Dear Friends, I have been enjoying more travel and ministry. At the end of April, I visited Good News Fellowship Church in Gary. The church includes some of the people from the first church we pastored in nearby … Read more>>>
Have you ever wished that your ministry could be more successful, that you could reach more people, see more miracles, and help others to see Jesus more clearly? I have. In fact, it’s the cry of my heart. I’m not … Read more>>>
And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him. (Luke 15:20 KJV). The story of … Read more>>>
Dear Friends and Partners, One of the great joys of my life is sharing the Father’s love with people who don’t know Him. I can’t think of anything that I could do that would be more of an act of … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin When I was growing up as a child in Levittown, Pennsylvania, Easter was my very favorite holiday. It would all start on Palm Sunday, or the Hosanna parade to me. It was in Sunday school that I … Read more>>>
Dear Friends, In March I had some powerful meetings in North Dakota. The emphasis of my preaching was what it means to be a child of God. At Zion Lutheran Brethren Church in Maddock, where I ministered for the first … Read more>>>
And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all. (Acts 3:16, … Read more>>>
Dear Partner, In February, we had our annual board meeting for Tom Shanklin Ministries, which was a great encouragement to Susan and me. Each year, we look back at the past year and move ahead with our goals for the … Read more>>>
