Leaders Anonymous

Hello! My name is Joseph Franks. I am a minister, and I am a struggling leader. As a leader, I struggle with pride. I am consistently tempted to focus on myself. In my mind, I am the sun about which all the other planets rotate. I am legendary and prestigious in my own eyes, and I … More Leaders Anonymous

Embracing the Gospel, One Another, and a Shared Mission

Within the church of Jesus Christ, there have always been sinful thoughts and practices, and one consistent area of sin is that of ethnic prejudice and racism. In the ancient world, Romans had the tendency to despise Jews, and those of Hebrew descent returned the favor. Consequently, when Christ rose from the grave, poured out … More Embracing the Gospel, One Another, and a Shared Mission

Hyper Grace, Biblically Understood, is a Glorious Thing

Hyper Grace is a glorious thing. For Hyper Grace, biblically understood, works. Now friends, please do not rush to conclusions about me and my theology. Do not put me in your theological camps quite yet. If you come to the conclusion that I am a licentious antinomian who treats sin lightly, you have misunderstood me. … More Hyper Grace, Biblically Understood, is a Glorious Thing