Strength Found in the Stillness
by Dr. Josh Franklin on May 15th, 2025
"He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul." – Psalm 23:2-3Even Jesus, the Son of God, took time to rest. He withdrew to quiet places to pray and refocus. Yet, many of us resist rest, thinking it’s unproductive. But rest isn’t laziness—it’s wisdom. Without it, we lose our strength and eventually break under the pressure.The Apostle John understoo... Read More
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Stretched Too Thin
by Dr. Josh Franklin on May 14th, 2025
"But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint." – Isaiah 40:31Life has a way of stretching us. Like a rubber band, we’re designed to expand and contract to meet the demands of life. But when we’re stretched too far for too long, we lose our elasticity. We become brittle and frag... Read More
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When the Weight is Too Much
by Dr. Josh Franklin on May 13th, 2025
"Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken." – Psalm 55:22Stress isn’t always bad. Like a chair designed to hold a specific amount of weight, we’re capable of handling certain responsibilities and challenges. But problems arise when we overload ourselves with more than we’re built to carry. A chair can hold its weight limit for years, but if you... Read More
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Let Jesus Lighten Your Load
by Dr. Josh Franklin on May 12th, 2025
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." – Matthew 11:28 (NIV)There’s a story about a truck driver hauling a big box truck, and at every red light, he would stop, jump out of the truck, grab a big two-by-four, and start banging on the sides of the truck. He did this at every stoplight—bang, bang, bang—then hopped back in and drove off.A pastor driving behind him ... Read More
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From Fury to Freedom: Biblical Steps to Manage Anger
by Dr. Josh Franklin on May 8th, 2025
"Be angry, and do not sin. Meditate within your heart on your bed, and be still." — Psalm 4:4 (NKJV)Anger is something we all experience. Sometimes it flares up like a fire, hot and explosive, and other times it simmers, quietly burning beneath the surface. Whether it’s a sudden burst or a slow boil, anger is an emotion that can easily take control of us if we’re not careful. But what does God say... Read More
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Living By Faith, Not By Feelings
by Dr. Josh Franklin on May 8th, 2025
"Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ." — 1 Thessalonians 5:23 (NKJV)Emotions are a gift from God, but they can also be difficult to navigate. Feelings like anger, fear, anxiety, loneliness, and frustration can overwhelm us if we aren't careful. Yet the Bible teaches us that... Read More
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You Are Not Alone
by Josh Franklin on May 7th, 2025
"Yet I have reserved seven thousand in Israel, all whose knees have not bowed to Baal, and every mouth that has not kissed him." — 1 Kings 19:18 (NKJV)Do you ever feel like no one understands what you're going through? Or like you’re the only one left standing for what’s right? Psychologist Philip Zimbardo once wrote, “I know of no more potent killer than isolation. There's no more destructive inf... Read More
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Finding God in the Silence
by Dr. Josh Franklin on May 6th, 2025
"And after the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire; and after the fire a still small voice." — 1 Kings 19:12 (NKJV)Have you ever reached a moment of achievement only to feel emptier than you imagined? Maybe it was a promotion, a personal milestone, or even a spiritual victory. Instead of fulfillment, you felt drained, unsure of what was next. Elijah, the great prophet of God, found... Read More
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Finding Hope in the Valley
by Dr. Josh Franklin on May 4th, 2025
"Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God; for I shall yet praise Him, the help of my countenance and my God." — Psalm 42:5 (NKJV)Depression is often referred to as the "silent storm." It sweeps through the lives of millions, pressing hearts and minds under its weight. Even faithful servants of God are not immune. One of the most vivid examples from Scrip... Read More
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When Anger Becomes a Prison
by Dr. Josh Franklin on April 27th, 2025
"In your anger, do not sin. Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold." — Ephesians 4:26-27 (NIV)Anger is a natural human emotion, but when left unresolved, it can become a prison—not just for those who wronged us, but for ourselves. Dr. Don Colbert, in his book Deadly Emotions, shares the story of a pastor named Karl whose unresolved anger was lite... Read More
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Work as Unto the Lord
by Dr. Josh Franklin on March 17th, 2025
"And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men." — Colossians 3:23 (NKJV)Does God care about how we work? Absolutely! As believers, we are not just working for a paycheck, a promotion, or even our boss—we are working for the Lord Himself. Imagine if every task, no matter how small or mundane, was done with the awareness that God is watching. When we work diligently, we reflect... Read More
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When You Have the Son, You Have It All
by Dr. Josh Franklin on March 6th, 2025
Scripture: "For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us." — 2 Corinthians 1:20 (NKJV)There’s a story about an art collector who loved his son dearly. When the son passed away, a portrait of the son became the centerpiece of the father’s collection. Upon the father’s death, an auction was held for his enormous art collection. The first item up for bid... Read More
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