By Tom Shanklin “Jesus wept.” (John 11:35 KJV) It’s the shortest verse in the Bible, but not the least powerful. These words were spoken by Jesus as He approached the tomb of Lazarus and felt the weight of sorrow and grief of Lazarus’ sisters, Mary and Martha. These words demonstrate His heart of compassion for all of us. As the … Read more>>>
This is a “now” word to the Body of Christ calling us to work together with all the generations to reach this world for Jesus Christ. We are in a new season now. We all need to cooperate together with what God is doing. Israel was called to go possess the land of promise, but because of their unbelief they … Read more>>>
Highlights of 2019! Dear Precious Partner, Never underestimate the power of partnership! Two people can accomplish more than one if they work together. And with God’s help, we can accomplish even more. Thank you for joining us in this mission to take the Gospel to the world! Today, I want to celebrate what you have done through your giving and … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin. (1 John 1:7 NKJV) A couple of years ago, I received a small flashlight from an evangelist friend of mine who gave them out as … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Arise, shine; For your light has come! And the glory of the LORD is risen upon you. For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, And deep darkness the people; But the LORD will arise over you, And His glory will be seen upon you. (Isaiah 60:1-2 NKJV) This morning I was praying about how we can … Read more>>>
And it shall come to pass in that day, [that] his burden shall be taken away from off thy shoulder, and his yoke from off thy neck, and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing. (Isaiah 10:27 KJV) We cannot have a true Christian experience without the anointing. Jesus died on the cross so we could receive the … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin To preach the gospel in the regions beyond … (1 Cor. 10:16 KJV) Three new countries—Poland, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic—are the targets of God’s love in our mission to Europe in February. Susan and I will be holding evangelistic/healing services, evangelism seminars, a women’s meeting, and ministering in churches. We had planned to go to Serbia … Read more>>>
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 it to throw me off my game, so to speak. I have a thought going through my brain, and I’m … Read more>>>
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 coming year. Just think for a moment about how important our eyesight is to everything we do—whether it be driving … Read more>>>
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 and Savior. It’s a miracle! It’s the power of God in action! When you are born again, it is like … Read more>>>
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 we enter into the final month of 2019, I want to say thank you to everyone who has helped us … Read more>>>
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 remember to buy a turkey, though. Main thing, right? I’ll buy it Monday to start to brine. But since Thanksgiving … Read more>>>
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 to see God’s plan for your life and your local church. As the church at Antioch sought the Lord and … Read more>>>
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 to Oswald J. Smith, but the one above encapsulates the great deficiency of the Church, then and now. It serves … Read more>>>
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 the grace of God, we had a conference, and it was a great success. For me, this conference was a … Read more>>>
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, but I replied, “Yes?” “Could you get your article done for the newsletter?” “I’m working on it in my head,” … Read more>>>
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 your destiny. Through biblical principles and Bible stories, along with personal experience, Susan challenges you to walk in the truth … Read more>>>
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 was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd. Then saith … Read more>>>
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 reach the world! Everywhere we go, the Lord continues to confirm His Word with signs following. Sometimes it’s people finding … Read more>>>
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 thing was that the bottom of a toilet was attached to one side of the treasure chest. The obvious inference … Read more>>>
