By Tom Shanklin Jesus is the one foundation of the Church, but it seems that there is always someone or something trying to pull us off the foundation and trick us into following another path. When Susan and I came to the Lord back in the 70s, the fellowship we were a part of sang a song that went like this: … Read more>>>
It is such an honor for us to be involved in world missions. This is God’s heartbeat … and ours. Although we have not been able to travel to the nations personally since the Covid-19 fiasco began, we have still had many opportunities to minister. Through video conference technology, YouTube videos, emails, our ministry website, personal ministry, missions support, and … Read more>>>
“And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places. All these are the beginning of sorrows.” (Matthew 24:6-8, NKJV) Jesus … Read more>>>
I’m reading a wonderful book about a country vet in England in the early 1900s. The book has such descriptive details of the land and animals written in the first person. It relaxes my mind and calms the storms around me. It all right to read something lighthearted and dreamy, you know. We get our bowels in such an uproar … Read more>>>
So Moses brought Israel from the Red Sea; then they went out into the Wilderness of Shur. And they went three days in the wilderness and found no water. Now when they came to Marah, they could not drink the waters of Marah, for they were bitter. Therefore the name of it was called Marah. (Exodus 15:22-23, NKJV) Have you … Read more>>>
Last February, when we were traveling from Poland to Slovakia, we were asked to stop and meet with a young woman named Lydia, who had been unable to have children. She traveled for an hour to meet us at a train station where we prayed that the Lord would open her womb and give her a child. Doctors had given … Read more>>>
An encounter with Jesus will change your life! When Zacchaeus climbed up a tree to get a view of Jesus, Jesus invited Himself to Zacchaeus’ house. While eating lunch, Zacchaeus’ heart changed and he made a declaration of his plans to change his ways. “Today,” Jesus said, “salvation has come to this house…” Your life can change too as you … Read more>>>
“Do not remember the former things nor consider the things of old. See, I will do a new thing, now it shall spring forth; shall you not be aware of it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.” (Isaiah 43:18-19, MEV) God wants to do something new and fresh in 2021. But … Read more>>>
As I write this, it’s only December 16, 2020, just a spit over two weeks to the new year. Yahoooooo. I always ask my little grandkids how they feel the day or week after their birthdays. For example, Athena, who just turned 6: “So Athena, do you feel any different than when you were 5?” I ask. She looks a … Read more>>>
“Philip went down to the city of Samaria and preached Christ to them. When the crowds heard Philip and saw the miracles which he did, they listened in unity to what he said. For unclean spirits, crying with a loud voice, came out of many who were possessed. And many who were paralyzed or lame were healed. So there was … Read more>>>
“And a certain woman had a hemorrhage for twelve years, and had suffered much under many physicians. She had spent all that she had, and was not better but rather grew worse.” (Mark 5:25-26, MEV) Reading: Mark 5:25-34 The woman with the issue of blood had a desperate unfulfilled need. The more she sought help, the worse she got. But when … Read more>>>
(Click above to watch this 3 1/2 minute video.) “But the angel said to them, “Listen! Do not fear. For I bring you good news of great joy, which will be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the City of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign to … Read more>>>
Extra! Extra, Read All About It! A Savior is Born in Bethlehem! Forgiveness of Sins Now Available! God Has Come to Live in the Hearts of Man! The Future is Bright & the Promise is Sure! “…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 … Read more>>>
“He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart shall flow rivers of living water.” By this He spoke of the Spirit, whom those who believe in Him would receive. For the Holy Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet glorified.” (John 7:38-39, MEV) Do you want more of the Holy Spirit in … Read more>>>
The parable of the Prodigal Son encapsulates the entire story of the Bible. A father had a son who left home for “greener pastures.” When he found that the pastures were not so green, He returned home intending to beg for forgiveness and ask to become (not a son) but a servant in His father’s house. The father, however, did … Read more>>>
Wonderful Early Christmas Present for Benin! (By Susan) Tom and I have been praying with you all for money to come in for a roof for the dormitory we are helping to construct at the Mt. Moriah Bible School in the village of Danzounmey, southern Benin, West Africa. Let’s just say, no building is very practical without a roof on … Read more>>>
One of the most profound and amazing truths from the New Testament is that the God of the universe has committed Himself to be our Helper. When Jesus was preparing His disciples for His departure, He told them, “If you love Me, keep My commandments. I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Counselor, that He may … Read more>>>
“Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all sins.” (Proverbs 10:12, MEV) We are certainly facing a cruel virus, spreading like wildfire around the globe. But there is an even more deadly disease. It is hatred! Hatred plagues nations and families and churches. It causes separation between people of different races, ideologies, and cultures. It is unrelenting and undiscriminating. It afflicts liberals … Read more>>>
“Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love.” (Revelation 2:4, NKJV) Jesus’ message to the church at Ephesus contained a pat on the back for their sound doctrine and good works. But Jesus warned them that they had left their first love and were in danger of losing their candlestick. When we begin a relationship, … Read more>>>
In these challenging times, we need to remember to be thankful for all that the Lord has done for us. Above all, we can be thankful for the blood of Jesus which was shed for us. So we are sharing an online Thanksgiving Communion Service with you. It’s just 17 minutes and you can watch the video or listen on … Read more>>>
