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>>>
By Tom Shanklin “The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. (John 10:10, NKJV) I am so glad that we have happy good news to give people about a Savior who gives life and life more abundantly. Our … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin I had a great 3-day Revival at Trinity Fellowship in Rice Lake, Wisconsin with Pastor John and Lydia Kauffman in March. Jesus manifested Himself by the Holy Spirit in healing the sick. I had a word of knowledge for the pastor’s wife about poor circulation. After prayer, she testified that her hands and feet were warm for … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin You may read this article about two or three weeks after it is written. My calendar says the last week in March, but I have it flipped over into April, trying to hurry the season, I guess. I look out the window and it looks like the last week in March. I have a kind of green … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin We live in a time of compromise, lose living and anything goes, but Jesus has called us to forsake all and follow Him. The need is great and the call is going out for those who will be sold out and the Lord with all their hearts. It will be these on-fire, sold-out saints who will bring … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.” Acts 4:33, KJV. There is abundant historical evidence that Jesus died for our sins and rose from the dead. I believe anyone who takes an honest look at the historical facts will conclude that He … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin One of the great joys of my life is the time I spend with the Lord each day. I have found this daily time in prayer and the Word of God to be a great source of refreshing and strength, with blessings that have spilled over into my life in many ways. Some of the benefits that come to … Read more>>>
Filling the Void: A Journey from Darkness to Light is the testimony of Tom Shanklin’s deliverance from drug and alcohol addiction into freedom in Jesus Christ. Tom Shanklin and his wife Susan are both part of the baby-boomer generation that sprung up in America after the end of the Second World War. Rejecting what they saw as the hypocrisy of … Read more>>>
On April 22nd, 2015. Reverend Lee Stoneking addressed the General Assembly of the United Nations in New York City, and he gave his testimony how Jesus raised him from the dead. He had been stricken with a massive heart attack at an airport in Australia. Repeated attempts to resuscitate him were unsuccessful, but he testified that Jesus came into the … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin God’s work done God’s way brings God’s results. I don’t believe those words are original to me, but they came to mind as I was reading the story of a great catch of fish in the last chapter of John’s Gospel. “Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto him, We also go with … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin When we look at the problems in the world today, we may be tempted to wonder if God knows what He is doing. But truth be known, He has had a plan all along and He is bringing it to completion through the events that are taking place in the earth. Jesus prepared us for the end of this … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin I would like to invite you to a healing service on Thursday, March 10, at 7 p.m. at the AmericInn Conference Center, 240 Stadium Rd. Mankato. There will be worship, teaching from the Bible about spiritual, emotional, and physical healing, and prayer for those who need healing. Over the years, Susan and I have seen God’s love … Read more>>>
You Can Touch the World: Finding Your True Purpose is now available in the Telugu language. Telugu is spoken by about 75 million people in two states in India. If you know someone who speaks Telugu, please be sure and send them a link to this post. We have received good reports from those distributing the printed version in Andhra Pradesh and … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin I was out the door at 9:30 this morning with my rather cute vintage looking gym bag-slash-extra large purse to go to my water aerobic class at the YMCA. I like to go a few minutes early so I can start out in the smaller and much warmer pool before immersion into the much colder lap pool. … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Ever since I saw my friend miraculously healed of a heart problem in 1977, God has had my attention concerning divine healing. Since that time, as I have studied the Scriptures and seen the manifestation of God’s healing power, I have come to realize His will for us is healing, not sickness. God has never gone to … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Do you see yourself the way God sees you or is the image inside of you something that you received from past experiences or the traditions of man. Your imagination can be a great tool for good or evil, blessings or curses. God has a blessing plan for your life. When you receive Jesus Christ He delivers you from the power of … Read more>>>
