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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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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