By Tom Shanklin “Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;” 1 Peter 1:13, KJV. Many people suffer with depression, addictions and various phobias of the mind. One of the most important aspects of the Christian life … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Have you every thought what it would be like to lose your home and all your possessions and be displaced to a foreign land? Today, more people than ever in the world are facing that reality. A report from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees indicates that nearly 60 million people in the world (nearly 1 … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin We received the following report from Bible Living Ministries, who we have been partnering with to bring help to those devastated by the April 25th earthquake, and subsequent quakes. We are so happy to hear that God’s people are busy bringing help and the love of Christ in their nation and we are blessed to have a small … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.” John 8:36, KJV. Before I came to Jesus I was a slave. Satan had me bound up in alcohol, sin and selfishness. But thank God, Jesus set me free. And He will set you free as well. Jesus promises to make you “free indeed.” That … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Thanks to all of you who gave for the Nepal Disaster Relief Offering, and also to those who enable us to do this and many other projects through your regular financial support and prayers. You are a blessing to us and to the work of God in the earth. We have received $3701.00 for the Nepal Disaster … Read more>>>
Editor’s Note: This month Susan has been very busy with her grandmother ministry, due to the birth of our new grandson, Everett Fitzgerald Jackson, and our subsequent baby sitting of his older sister, Emmeline. We thought you might enjoy this message written from a column in March of 1983 for the first issue of a Christian newspaper we published called … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. (Proverbs 18:10, KJV). In the world today, the storm clouds are not only looming, but the tempest is already here, affecting millions of lives. Even on the day of this writing, the nation of Nepal is reeling from a disastrous … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin By now you have heard about the devastating earthquake that took place in Nepal on April 25. We received a report through Ray Phipps on May 1st from the man who has organized our efforts in Nepal for the past two years. He lives in Kathmandu, where much the destruction occurred. He and his family have survived … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin Oh, I thought spring would never come! For us here in the upper Midwest, winter wasn’t too snowy, but rather cold and gray. Everything stays brown and gray for so long. I started tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, cabbage, cauliflower, basil and a few squashes under a shop light on top of a hot water radiator. I call it … Read more>>>
THE MIRACLE OF THE NEW BIRTH Reading: John 3:1-7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again. (John 3:7, KJV). Main Thought: The New Birth is the world’s greatest miracle. John Wesley said, Only the power that makes a world can make a Christian. The power to change a life is the same power that raised Jesus … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin The Gospel is the power of God unto salvation for the whole man—spirit, soul, and body. God wants to make you whole in every area of your life. In this podcast you will learn about: God’s plan for the total man. If you are believing in a yes, no, or maybe God. How healing on the inside … Read more>>>
Using “You Can Touch the World” to Train Workers in Kenya I thank God for keeping me and you to this day. It is long since we communicated last. The ministry of soul winning is progressing well and Jesus is building His church every passing time. I am volunteering train believers to share the Lord using the book you sent … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin We were thrilled with the following report from our ministry partner in Nepal: The book, You Can Touch the World, has been a wonderful tool for training the pastors and leaders in Nepal. God has just opened the door for the gospel and Nepal has become a new land for God’s work. It is now urgency for evangelizing … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin I’ve come into the modern age. I am the very proud owner of a smart phone! To be more exact, a proud owner of an Apple iPhone. The phone is pink but looks more like tangerine with a clear cover case with all the bells and whistles. A person can download apps to run, rule or ruin … Read more>>>
When Jesus walked the earth, the crowds thronged Him to receive healing and deliverance. The woman with the issue of blood was one of those, and she received an instantaneous miracle in her body. But the truth is, we can still receive a miracle today by touching Jesus. When we touch Jesus through the Holy Spirit, we will never be … Read more>>>
We are living in a time when there is great hatred, dishonor and disrespect in the world. This is fueled by talk radio, cable TV news channels, and social media. People are viciously attacking people with words on the internet as well as physically attacking others around the world. Christians need to run counter-culture to this and manifest the love … Read more>>>
When it comes to our Creator God, nothing is impossible. He created everything, and He can make changes as needed. But the key is that we much participate, by believing Him and following His direction. Do you need a miracle? Remember your creator! On this podcast, you’ll discover: Nothing is impossible to the One that Created the universe. God is more … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “Ah Lord GOD! behold, thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm, and there is nothing too hard for thee:” Jeremiah 32:17, KJV. Sometimes we need to be reminded just how great our God is! Jeremiah seems to be awestruck and overwhelmed by the majesty of God’s power. “Ah … Read more>>>
