God's Faithfulness Never Fails
by Josh Franklin on March 5th, 2025
Scripture: "Not one word has failed of all the good promises which He promised." — 1 Kings 8:56 (NKJV)At the end of his life, Joshua declared, “Not one word has failed of all the good things which the Lord your God spoke concerning you” (Joshua 23:14). Isn’t that a powerful testimony?Think about Joshua’s journey: He waited decades to see God’s promises fulfilled. He wandered in the desert for 40 y...  Read More
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The Conditions of God's Promises
by Dr. Josh Franklin on March 4th, 2025
Scripture: "If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you." — John 15:7 (NKJV)The promises of God are powerful, but they are not without conditions. Take John 15:7, for example. It’s a wonderful promise: “You will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you.” But we often miss the first part: “If you abide in Me, and My words abide ...  Read More
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Gratitude in the Midst of Trials
by Dr. Josh Franklin on March 3rd, 2025
Scripture: "In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." — 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NKJV)I love the story of Matthew Henry, the great Bible commentator. One day, he was robbed. Now, most of us would grumble, complain, or even despair in a situation like that. But not Matthew Henry. Instead, he sat down and wrote four reasons why he could still be grateful:This was ...  Read More
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The Key to Overcoming Despair
by Dr. Josh Franklin on March 2nd, 2025
Scripture: "Bless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits." — Psalm 103:1-2 (NKJV)In John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress, Christian finds himself in the clutches of Giant Despair, locked away in Doubting Castle. Day by day, despair beats him down, leaving him hungry, hopeless, and even contemplating giving up enti...  Read More
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Keys to Better Bible Reading
by Dr. Josh Franklin on February 28th, 2025
Psalm 119:18 - "Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous things from Your law."2 Timothy 2:15 - "Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."The journey of studying Scripture requires more than just reading - it demands careful observation, interpretation, and application. Here are some principles to effectively studyi...  Read More
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Obedience Opens Understanding
by Dr. Josh Franklin on February 27th, 2025
For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome. - 1 John 5:3Understanding God's Word isn't just an intellectual exercise - it's connected to our willingness to obey. When we commit to following what we already know, God faithfully reveals more of His truth to us. God has no obligation to give you any more light until you're willing to obey him i...  Read More
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Following Jesus' Example
by Dr. Josh Franklin on February 26th, 2025
"For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin." - Hebrews 4:15"Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You." - Psalm 119:11When Jesus faced temptation in the wilderness, He didn't rely on His divine power - He relied on Scripture. This wasn't just a coincidence; it was a model for us t...  Read More
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Truth that Never Changes
by Dr. Josh Franklin on February 25th, 2025
"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever." - Hebrews 13:8"The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God stands forever." – Isaiah 40:8 If you watch news media outlets, you are confronted with conflicting narratives. You watch or read from one source, and you are given one set of apparent “facts”. You watch or read from another source, and you are given a different set...  Read More
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God's Word: Our Spiritual Weapon
by Dr. Josh Franklin on February 24th, 2025
"For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places." - Ephesians 6:12 Have you ever felt like you're in a battle you can't see? That's because you are. As believers, we face spiritual warfare daily, though it often goes unnoticed. The good news is that we're not le...  Read More
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The Path to Salvation
by Dr. Josh Franklin on February 21st, 2025
2 Timothy 3:15 - “And that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.”At its core, God's Word leads us to the greatest truth of all - salvation through Jesus Christ. While it teaches, corrects, and guides us, its ultimate purpose is to point us to our Savior. The Bible isn't just a manual for better livin...  Read More
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Standing the Test of Time
by Dr. Josh Franklin on February 20th, 2025
"Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away." - Matthew 5:17-18 Throughout history, skeptics have tried to discredit the Bible, yet it has consistently stood firm. Like a lighthouse that has weathered countless storms, the Bible continues to shine brightly, guiding people to truth. Archaeological discoveries don't disprove Scripture; they confirm it. Scientific unders...  Read More
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Beyond Surface Changes
by Dr. Josh Franklin on February 19th, 2025
“The Word of God… is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” – Hebrews 4:12"Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ." - 1 Thessalonians 5:23Real transformation goes deeper than changing our behavior - it reaches into our hearts and transforms our motivations. God's ...  Read More
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