Decisions, Decisions
By Susan Shanklin You know life is not rocket science, so it boggles my mind why we (and I) make it so difficult? I haven’t read Tom’s article for this newsletter yet, which is a good thing. I don’t want … Read more>>>
Seeing 20/20 in 2020
By Tom Shanklin I was speaking with a friend recently about the upcoming year when suddenly the thought flashed through my mind, “20/20 in 2020.” I believe that the Lord is calling us all to have 20/20 vision in this … Read more>>>
Jesus Came to Give You a Second Birth
By Tom Shanklin Do not marvel that I said to you, “You must be born again.” (John 3:7 MEV) The new birth is a radical transformation of who you are. It’s allowing Jesus to come into your life as Lord … Read more>>>
A New Season of Harvest [Ministry Update]
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) As … Read more>>>
We Care and He Cares!
By Susan Shanklin I’m writing this before Thanksgiving, but as you are reading it, you are looking ahead to Christmas. I have it all planned, and the menu all printed out and MOST of the fixings in-house. I’ll have to … Read more>>>
BSOM306: The Missions Vision of the Local Church [Audio]
Have you ever wondered what you and your local church can do to reach the world for Jesus Christ? This message from the heart of God, based on the church at Antioch (Acts 13:1-3 & Acts 11:19-30), will help you … Read more>>>
The Real Work of the Church
By Tom Shanklin “Oh my friends, we are loaded with countless church activities, while the real work of the church, that of evangelizing and winning the lost is almost entirely neglected.” (Oswald J. Smith) There are many wonderful quotes attributed … Read more>>>
Harvest Conference Fuels the Fire [Ministry Update]
Check out this video from the Harvest Conference produced by Stan Strunc. By Tom Shanklin Well, it finally happened. The Harvest World Evangelism Conference of 2019 is in the books. There was much anticipation, prayer, preparation, and tribulation, but by … Read more>>>
Praying for a Cat: Everything is Purrfect!
By Susan Shanklin I received instructions before Tom left for a trip to the upper great north country. “I would like you to do something while I’m gone,” he says. I wasn’t quite sure what he was going to say, … Read more>>>
Don’t Believe the Lie by Susan Shanklin [Audio]
This message by Susan Shanklin, which was delivered at our Harvest World Evangelism Conference, exposes the lies that the enemy seeks to sow into our lives. As long as you are believing the lies of the enemy, you will not fulfill … Read more>>>
SO MANY PEOPLE fainting and scattered!
By Tom Shanklin And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people. But when he saw the multitudes, he … Read more>>>
Mission to Canada, Northern Minnesota and Western Minnesota [Ministry Update]
By Tom Shanklin And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen. (Mark 16.20, NKJV) I am so blessed to be a part of God’s plan to … Read more>>>
Wasted Treasure: Don’t Waste Your Life!
By Tom Shanklin Several months ago, while I was in prayer, I had a very peculiar vision. It was not an open vision, just an impression on my heart. I saw a treasure chest full of valuables. But the odd … Read more>>>
Susan & Jesus Painting Company
By Susan Shanklin We have lived in this old 1880s brick farmhouse now for 15 years. Pretty remarkable seeing we usually do not stay in one place very long. It’s usually fix up, sell, and move on, but here we … Read more>>>
Prairie Fires Regional Men’s Advance in Hendricks, Minnesota Aug. 24, 2019
By Tom Shanklin I’m looking forward to our Prairie Fires Regional Men’s Advance coming up Saturday, August 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cedrics on Main Banquet Room, 202 S. Main Plaza, Hendricks, Mn. The theme this year … Read more>>>
Let’s Keep the Fire Burning [Ministry Update]
By Tom Shanklin In July, I had wonderful meetings with Pastor Rob and Debbie Beuchler at Trinity-Bergen Lutheran Church in Starkweather, North Dakota. On Sunday morning I preached on “Wasted Treasure” and encouraged God’s people to use the gift … Read more>>>
Harvest World Evangelism Conference in Mankato Oct. 13-15, 2019
By Tom Shanklin Are you looking for the true meaning and purpose for your life? Join us for our Harvest World Evangelism Conference with special guests Stan and Sarah Strunc, missionaries to Europe, on Sunday-Tuesday, Oct. 13-15, 2019. The interdenominational conference … Read more>>>
When Life Beats You Up
By Tom Shanklin “But at midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was a great earthquake so that the foundations of the prison were shaken, and immediately … Read more>>>
Monroe Iowa Ministry Report and Looking Ahead with Video [Ministry Update]
By Tom Shanklin In June, Susan and I had wonderful meetings with Pastor John and Steph Hlad at Solid Rock Church in Monroe, Iowa. On Sunday morning, I encouraged the church with a message called “Your Church Can Touch … Read more>>>
Home Home on the Range
By Susan Shanklin You complain about winter and, bam, summer comes, and you start looking forward to fall and harvest. I tell you, we humans are never satisfied with whatever state (or season) we are in! It’s strawberry season here … Read more>>>