Do you ever feel like you are not quite good enough for God? That your life does not quite messure up? If so, this message is for you because your acceptance is not dependent on your performance. It is based on what Jesus did for you on the cross. The Scripture says, “But if we walk in the light, as … Read more>>>
Who are you following? And, the second question, where are you going? Because you are going wherever the person you are following is going. We are living in a time when millions of people are following celebrities on social media. There are those who have a great influence on others through their Instagram, TikTok, FaceBook, Twitter (X), or YouTube … Read more>>>
Can you believe it! It’s Maaaaaay! Almost half of a year has gone by and where am I? How much I haven’t got accomplished. How many inspiring ideas have not come to fruition? Did I just pander away the winter downtime, or what? Set out before me this week, on my chair’s ottoman, was the draft for the May issue of … Read more>>>
It’s been great to get out and about and ministering in person once again! I had a good time at Good News Fellowship Church in Gary, Minnesota, with Pastor Norm and Lori Gullingsrud and the congregation. This is the area where we first began our ministry and pastored our first church in 1983. We pastored five different churches before leaving pastoral … Read more>>>
When we travel to countries like India or Nepal, we often encounter people who have never heard a clear presentation of the Gospel. I love that ministry—reaching into the hearts and minds of the unsaved with the glorious Gospel of Christ. But when it comes to ministering in the United States or the United Kingdom, the mission is slightly different. … Read more>>>
Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD has risen upon you. For the darkness shall cover the earth and deep darkness the peoples; but the LORD shall rise upon you, and His glory shall be seen upon you. (Isaiah 60:1-2, MEV). This morning, this Scripture came to mind, and the Word of the Lord … Read more>>>
Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest. (Matthew 9:38, KJV). When Jesus saw that the people were like scattered sheep without a shepherd, he told His disciples to pray for laborers. Ultimately, they were the ones who He sent. Through prayer, our hearts are opened to the will of God, … Read more>>>
When He had disarmed the rulers and authorities [those supernatural forces of evil operating against us], He made a public example of them [exhibiting them as captives in His triumphal procession], having triumphed over them through the cross. (Colossians 2:15, Amp15). We are told here that Jesus “disarmed the rulers and authorities [those supernatural forces of evil operating against us] … Read more>>>
It’s Time to Let the Rivers Flow! In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water. (But this spake he of the Spirit, … Read more>>>
History proves that Jesus rose from the dead 2,000 years ago. It confirmed everything that He said and proves that he is the Son of God. But what does it mean to us today? Is there power for us today because of this historical event? The scriptures tell us emphatically YES! His resurrection is our resurrection, and when we receive … Read more>>>
I spoke with Rev. Isaac Clossou about the work we have been supporting in Benin, West Africa. The two schools, Mt Moriah Bible School and Mt. Moriah Vocational and Technical High School, are both doing very well. Students are learning, the teachers are getting paid and Rev. Clossou has a vision for the school to become self-sustaining in the future. With … Read more>>>
Dear Friends and Partners, Thank you so much for your prayers, encouragement, and financial support for this ministry. You have stood with us in the good times and the hard times. Susan and I are in awe about how you have held up our arms and helped us in many ways. I have managed to stay out of the hospital … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin Goodness, it’s the end of February, and you are reading this in March! St. Patrick’s Day will be soon, then daylight saving time, which is always a joy, and then comes Palm Sunday and Easter. Where does the time go? I have had winter plans, even though we haven’t had winter so far. Still time for snow. … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it. For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry. … Read more>>>
What do you need from the Lord? Maybe you have a physical issue that the doctors can’t fix. Or a financial quagmire with no solution. Or a child gone astray. Perhaps it’s a need that consumes your days with worry. A woman in the Bible had a problem as well—an issue of blood draining the very life out of … Read more>>>
Today, we are looking at Using Wisdom in Your Speech. Words are powerful! They can be used for good or evil. Sometimes, without realizing it, we are serving the devil by the things that we say. In this video, we look at using godly wisdom in the things that we say in order to produce peace and healing. This … Read more>>>
Psalm 103 tells us to not forget the benefits of the Lord. One of the greatest benefits of knowing Jesus is godly wisdom. When you receive Jesus, you receive wisdom. However, you must learn to draw upon that wisdom in order for it to help you. Wisdom will help you in so many areas, including your finances, your health, your … Read more>>>
January is a busy time for the natural side of this ministry, such as end-of-the-year receipts, financial reports, and government filings that are due. But it’s also a time that we like to seek the Lord for His plan for the coming year and to hear what He is saying to the Body of Christ. As I looked to the … Read more>>>
Many times we think that God is not answering our prayers. But could it be that we are not allowing Him to answer the way that He wants to answer them? We think we need one thing, but God knows we need something else in order to receive what we are asking for. Solomon asked for wisdom, and God gave Him an understanding … Read more>>>
I was a born again, Spirit filled, faith-believing, on-fire Christian. I tithed and gave offerings. I had been pastor of two churches, traveled on the missions field, and I had a genuine experience with God. Yet at the same time, I was in debt up above my eyebrows. All because of lack of wisdom about money. The Bible says … Read more>>>
