By Tom Shanklin “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.” Isaiah 26:3, KJV. In the midst of a turbulent world, peace seems to be a commodity that is in very short supply. But I want to encourage you today. You can have peace! All around us, there is turmoil—in the political system, in … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.” Philippians 4:6, KJV. I have found a very effective solution when I find myself in a dilemma, Pray! The other day Susan and I were at the mall where we walk and pick up our … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin God has a purpose for your life, and it’s greater than you think! His purpose for you is connected with His grand purpose, which is to fill the earth with His glory. As you put yourself in position to hear from Him, meditate His Word, allow yourself to dream big dreams and begin to walk out your … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory above the heavens. Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger.” Psalms 8:1, 2, KJV. “And Jesus saith unto them, Yea; have … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.” Hebrews 12:2, KJV. Every morning Susan and I pray for the friends and partners of this ministry. We pray … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin I thought you would enjoy this message I taught at Living Word Ministries International Bible School in Chiang Mai, Thailand. It’s on the very important subject of the devotional life of a minister of the Gospel. The message focuses in particular on the need for ministers of the Gospel to read, study, meditate and practice God’s Word. This is … Read more>>>
Dear Friend, I count it a great privilege to write to you each month and to share what we are doing and where we are going with this ministry. Our mission is to unite with whole body of Christ to reach the whole world with the whole Gospel of Jesus Christ. The whole body means everyone who has called on … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin I just was picking some asparagus. Hunting for the thicker stems, seeing it’s getting later in the season and I have to leave some to make healthy ferns to feed the deep roots for NEXT year. I had an okay asparagus year. Plenty for everyday eating, a spit to give to our daughter in the Cities and … Read more>>>
You can overcome sickness and disease! Thank God for the many miraculous healings we have seen. But while we rejoice in the instant healings, I have a burden for those who do not receive the manifestation of their healing right away. Too often, they go away discouraged thinking, “I guess God did not want to heal me.” Not everyone is … Read more>>>
I’m so glad that Jesus is still showing up today when His Gospel is proclaimed. Willie Walker of Marshall, Minnesota felt the heat of the Holy Spirit come upon him in our meeting at the Believers Church in Marshall in May. The pain and depression left him after prayer as he testifies here to the glory of God.
Read more>>>We are inviting men from the Upper Midwest to come together for the second annual Prairie Fires Regional Men’s Advance on Saturday, August 20 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The meetings will be held at Cedrics on Main Banquet Room, West Lincoln St., Hendricks, Minnesota. Click here to register for the conference>>> The purpose of this meeting is to unite … Read more>>>
A Message by Susan Shanklin Where’s your dream? Is it sinking into oblivion? Is it about to breathe its last breath? Is it lying under the dust that has settled after the storms of life came? It’s time to call 911 and start CPR! It’s time to judge God faithful and to believe again for the restoration of those things that … Read more>>>
The absolute pardon that comes by turning to God and believing in His Son is beyond comprehension. By Tom Shanklin I recently was visiting with a friend who had gone through a very difficult time in his life. He has been a Christian for many years, but during this season in his life, he had experienced great trauma and began … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin I hold my baton high in the air, with both arms up like a mighty gesture of praise, and proceed to softly sway my tanning arms to the instruments which are standing tall in my flower garden and all around the orchestra pit of 3.3 acres. In the original, an “acre” would be the amount of land … Read more>>>
Dear Friends, “Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds: That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.” Colossians 4:3, 4, KJV. God has been opening new doors for us. In May, I was privileged to hold … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin In April, Susan and I had a wonderful time ministering at services for a church reunion in Gary, Minnesota. This was for the church we started when we first began in the ministry in 1983, which was called Bread of Life Fellowship, and two churches which started out of that original group. The reunion was for everyone … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin I was just cleaning my reading glasses to remove a red spot and when I did I smeared it all the way across the lens and then some. “What is that?” I say to myself? “Oh jam.” I was making rhubarb/strawberry jam this morning and some must have splashed on my reading glasses. I figure, “Better on … Read more>>>
It’s almost as though we have forgotten that there is a heaven to gain and a hell to shun. By Tom Shanklin I thank God that many of our readers have been born again and have the assurance from the Word of God and the Holy Spirit that they will spend eternity with the Lord. But I do have a … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;” Romans 3:23, KJV. Many of us knew that we were sinners before we came to Christ. It was obvious! But for others it may be more difficult to discern. They live pretty good lives. They look good on the outside. They pay their bills. They … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Did you ever think about it? Jesus said, “You are THE light of the world.” If it were not for you, the world would be in complete and utter darkness. But because of you, the world has light. As followers of Christ, we can let our light shine brightly so that the world may clearly see and … Read more>>>
