By Tom Shanklin Yesterday, Susan and I visited our local shopping mall. The Christmas gift I had bought for her online did not work out, so I hoped to make a last-minute purchase for my bride. I guess they call it Panic Saturday, because so many people, especially men, are out and about making last-minute purchases. The mall was quite … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Susan and I are excited to launch out to Benin, west Africa on January 7-22, where a wonderful door has opened for the Gospel. While I was there last February, working with Lusk World Outreach, I was invited by national church leaders to return for two Gospel festivals and a workers conference. What a wonderful opportunity to … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Thanksgiving Day is a wonderful tradition in our nation. For our family, it’s a highlight of the year, when we gather together to feast, love one another, and give thanks to God for His many blessings. The First Thanksgiving was celebrated in 1621 after the early European settlers known as the Pilgrims gathered their first harvest in the … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “… for the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.” Luke 19:10, NKJV. Why did Jesus come to earth? To seek and save the lost. This is His mission statement. A mission statement summarizes the purpose of a company, organization or individual. It should be clear, concise, and useful. A … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin So much has happened since the last time I wrote to you, it seems like a year has been packed into one month. God is accelerating his program in these last days. It reminds me of the scripture: “Behold, the days are coming,” says the LORD, “When the plowman shall overtake the reaper, And the treader of … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin Man, it was a busy busy October … a blur! So much so, Tom and I had to sit down and review of the Harvest Conference and Mission’s conference before he left AGAIN to end the month up in Northern Minnesota. I traveled with Tom more than usual and got a taste of living out of a … Read more>>>
Notes: MAKING DISCIPLES WHO EVANGELIZE” Click here for a PDF version of these notes>>> “Now after John was put in prison, Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” And as He walked by the Sea … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16, KJV. We continue to have wonderful meetings and encounters for the Lord. Whether speaking to someone in the mall, encouraging a local church, or holding a healing service in India, … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin This message was preached as a part of series on the book of Nehemiah at Two Rivers Vineyard Church in Mankato, Minnesota. Nehemiah called the people to build up the walls of Jerusalem. Today, we, too, are involved in a great work—building up the Jesus’ Church. Let us rise up and build the Church, in Jesus’ name. … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Susan and I would like to invite you to our Interdenominational Harvest Evangelism Conference with special guest Stan Strunc, missionary to Europe, on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 19-20, 2018. The conference will be held at Word of Life Lutheran Church at 20013 Stoltzman Rd, Mankato, MN.. The theme of the conference is “Igniting Your Passion for the Lost.” Stan Strunc … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward. For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.” Hebrews 10:35, 36, KJV. Need a faith lift! Check this message out. When we are in the midst of a storm, it’s hard to see … Read more>>>
You Can Touch the World: Awakening Your Passion for the Lost in French is now available for free download here. This translation was prepared for Benin, West Africa, but is also available for the 275 million people worldwide who speak French. You Can Touch the World will unveil the awesome potential of your life, and inspire you to take the challenge to … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.” Romans 1:16, KJV. Paul suffered much persecution and ridicule in his day, but he said, “I am not ashamed.” He knew that the message … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin Do you ever have one of those jump-up-and-down moments? Like when you lift up the name of Jesus higher than situations? Like when you get to utter the promises of God over the works of the devil? Like lift-off-over-the-moon excitement?? If not, you sure are missing out on the best part of life! Yesterday, a friend from … Read more>>>
What is the purpose of Pentecost? 2000 years ago, Jesus died on a cross at Calvary for our sins. He was buried and then God raised Him from the dead. After that He told His disciples to wait for the promise of the Father, the baptism of the Holy Spirit. After waiting on the Lord, on the day of Pentecost, … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Now is the time to fan the flames of revival … and to let it spread. Revival is like CPR for your spirit. The word means to bring back to life, or we could simply say “new life.” When you have the life of God in you, you have revival. I know for me, the Lord has … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin Do people ever ask you what you did today? Like you wonder if they are really interested or just checking out how useful you are to mankind? Oh, I can be a doubter of some people intentions, but I kind of get defensive, and I quickly try to think of all the important things I did. Well, … Read more>>>
Dear Partner, We received testimonies and photos from the book distribution of You Can Touch the World in Pakistan. The book was translated into Urdu, the principal language of Pakistan, and 1,000 copies were printed. I am happy to see that the books are getting into the hands of people with hungry hearts who will share the Good News with … Read more>>>
Tom and Susan, I wanted to share some of the exciting things that have just begun happening since I took part in the Believer’s School of Ministry. I took part in the class because, even though we know what God’s word says, it isn’t always so easy to physically put it into practice. I wanted to have a better understanding … Read more>>>
You can receive healing for your soul! The Scripture says, “Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.” James 1:21, KJV. He’s not talking about being born again. He was writing to people who were already Christians. He’s talking about saving (or healing) your … Read more>>>
