For more than 60 years, my father has fought the good fight. He has been a gentleman, a hard-working man, a one-woman man, a family man, a worshiping man, and a self-sacrificing man. Yes, Joseph Anthony Franks III, he has been a man’s man. For more than a decade, my father has fought the horrid … More Smiling as I Cry
“But now he is dead. Why should I fast? Can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he will not return to me.” 2 Samuel 11:23 There are some people who know me as Pastor Franks. There are some people, those who know me better, who call me Joe. Then, throughout … More Sweet Reunion
Our God is so powerful. Everything that we can see on this Saturday has come into being by the power his thoughts, words, and hands. Look at his mountains. Consider the great ravines and canyons. The Great Lakes and oceans, they are breathtaking. The specifics of our particular planet continue to blow our minds. The … More Saturday’s Meditation Before Sunday’s Celebration
Unfathomable Grace 