Joseph A. Franks IV Horizon Church Greenville, SC www.horizonchurch.org josephafranksiv@gmail.com M.Div. Knox Theological Seminary Th.M. Westminster Theological Seminary
Israel wanted an earthly king. They desired to be like the pagan nations around them. Therefore, God called Samuel to select, ordain, and install a Benjamite named Saul. Israel’s new king was young, tall, strong, good looking, and quite talented. In the early days of Saul’s monarchy, God’s chosen nation felt pretty good about their new … More To Know, Be Known, and To Pray
Today, have you been awakened by a keen sense of your own weakness? Do you find yourself greatly troubled by both the devilish world and your own sinful flesh? Have you hit a wall? Have you again placed your trust in idols, only to find yourself discouraged and even dismayed? Oh friends, do you find … More He Causes us to Rise and Stand Upright
Today, I spent some time looking through my journal. I rejoiced as I saw numerous prayer requests answered in the “affirmative” by my Heavenly Father. I also noticed the numerous petitions to which he said, “No” or “Not yet.” Apparently, I asked for many things which would not have been best for God’s glory, God’s … More Let’s Not Settle: Broken People Need Authentic Community
Unfathomable Grace 