Initially, I considered naming this post GOING OUT ON A LIMB for the LORD or BRANCHING OUT in 2010. Either way, it reminds us all what happens when we reach out to Jesus. Desperate men must take drastic measures to get to God. Yes, prayer is a whisper away but obedience outstretched to [...]
My all-time favorite Christmas song is "O, Holy Night." If I could sing that would be the song that I would close with at every concert. Truly, something was different and "holy" the night when the Babe born in Bethlehem's barn became flesh and for thirty three years lived among us. His birth was spectacular, [...]
The "Little Drummer Boy" Christmas classic is my all-time favorite. The first time I saw it on CBS, I was in elementary school and I cried. For the past three decades I have watched it annually and it still tugs at my heart strings. Yes, "Frosty" was good, "Christmas Vacation" with Chevy Chase is great, [...]
This past year has been a whirlwind and the older I get the faster life flies by. The one thing I don't regret is serving Jesus early in my life. It was 30 years ago this July 2009 (at age seven) that I trusted Jesus as my Lord & Savior. Praise God, I have yet [...]
Michael Tait is a product of Washington, DC and today, one of the most celebrated musicians in Christian music. His father was a pastor for 50 years in our Nation's Capital and his sister, Lynda Tait Randle is a featured artist/singer with Bill & Gloria on the GAITHER HOMECOMING TOUR. They say lightening doesn't strike [...]
After working over 17 years on Capitol Hill, I was blessed to see not only firsthand Democracy work but watch elected officials "work the room." It really is something to behold (especially as a people person). By my 32nd birthday, I watched and heard "live" FIVE United States Presidents speak. At age 10, I remember [...]
We should agree by now that the quote we learned as kids: "Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me" are false. Actually, sometimes we would be fortunate to have broken a bone than bruised the soul or psyche. In the final installment of "ROCKY BALBOA" we find Stallone shooting [...]
Folks stop me periodically and say: "Frank, I love Jesus, I am going to Heaven but I don't feel obligated to go to church. What do you think?" Perhaps you have had heard a similar statement too. Some suggest salvation is enough. Well, before I answer let me remind you what God says on this [...]
The Houston Athletic Dormitory has a sign that reads: "I used to complain that I had no shoes until I met the man who had no feet." Proper perspective is powerful (especially as we enter Thanksgiving). My friend, Joni Lamb (co-founder of DAYSTAR TV) told me that her interview with Nick Vujicic was her favorite [...]
Well, its Sunday and I am flying back home tomorrow from Birmingham, Alabama to Maryland after preaching today at Victory Church of God in Anderson, AL. As my friends down south say: ROLL TIDE!" Over the years, God has opened some AMAZING doors for me to walk through. Honestly, I take no credit [...]
This is the second installment of my initial post on rejection. If you go back and glance at the last blog title notice that in the first post REJECTION was in caps. This post it is in small font - Make no mistake it is intentional. When we are first rejected we are distraught, discouraged, [...]
Just flew back tonight from preaching twice yesterday at a REVIVAL in South Carolina at Sandbridge Baptist Church and it never gets old bringing the Word to the world. In the past two weeks, I have been blessed to visit Punta Cana, Dominican Republic / Miami, FL / Charleston, SC / Charlotte, NC and I [...]
Well, ready or not HALLOWEEN is this Saturday. Yes, as a child I recall the great days of this month as we would enjoy hay rides, pick pumpkins, drink cider, go door to door begging for candy, having Mom check for hidden objects when we returned and it never failed. Every year, we would have [...]
Ruth and I, will be leaving this Thursday for the Dominican Republic and since baby Andrew was born in January we have yet to spend an evening away together. We are looking forward to spending a couple days away for some R & R. Without question, we will miss our little munchkin but before we [...]
Clay Crosse is an amazing man. Not just because he has TEN Number One hits over the years but because he is authentic, transparent and best of all forgiven. His hit songs include: "I Surrender All" and a host of others dominated the radio airwaves during the 1990's and early 2000. It was my pleasure [...]
One of the true joys of ministry for me is PEOPLE. When I was in politics it was not the pay, power or prestige but the PEOPLE that fueled my fire. Even more so in ministry, it is not the pay (or lack of), prestige or power but outside of Jesus - PEOPLE is [...]
Fall is my favorite season of the year. Only God could graffiti the world with His awesome artwork. Sadly, we are so busy looking down we fail to look up and see what He has done! God is both creative and contagious. God invented something out of nothing and yet values us (humans) as everything. [...]
This coming Sunday, Oct 11, 2009, I have the privilege to preach at Living Stone House of Worship in Baltimore, MD. One illustration that has been heavy on my heart is an "oldie but goodie" that one of my favorite preachers of modern times, Dr Johnny Pope shared years ago and I am convinced [...]
(Frank Shelton wrote this blog on Oct 1, 2009 but re-released it for 30th anniversary of E.T. in theaters) In 1981, while making the major motion picture "E.T." the directors of the movie contacted the candy M&M's and politely asked if they could use their candy in the film. M&M's responded with a resounding "No!" [...]
Since as long as I can remember I have been a Elvis Presley fan. My parents would have me perform concerts for their friends when I was four years old. When I was age five my parents took me to see Elvis "IN CONCERT" not once but TWICE in 1977 (months before his death)! [...]
The classic quote is worth repeating: "If you see a turtle on a fence post its because he had help with someone putting him there." The same is true in life and ministry. The last 30 days I have been invited to speak in 9 states and I feel like a muffler - EXHAUSTED. [...]
God is so good. A special thanks to my friend, Evangelist Randy Hogue who has un-selfishly opened a door for me to speak this Thursday night and Friday to nearly 2,500 students in a couple public school assemblies in West Virginia. I will be speaking to two assemblies at a large public high school [...]
One of my favorite friends & singers in the world is AYIESHA WOODS. She is amazing and her smash hits "HAPPY," "BIG ENOUGH" and "LOVE LIKE THIS" have blessed me untold times. Ayiesha sang at my Celebrate Jesus! Texas Crusade in July 2007. We rented out the Arlington Convention Center (near Dallas) and I invited [...]
Praise the Lord! Thank you friends for all the prayers, well-wishes and kind comments regarding my recent appearance on NITELINE TV in Greenville, SC. It is an honor to share the Word with the world what Jesus means to me. God doesn't need me but how I need Him. If you missed the two hour [...]
My plane just landed this morning from a weekend whirl-wind trip to the Palmetto State. It is always a JOY to return to South Carolina. It was my privilege to fly to Greenville, SC on Saturday, September 12, on a US Airways jet. Ironically, only seven people (including me) were on the flight from [...]
It is hard to believe but it was eight years ago today that America was knocked to her knees. Ironically, I had just flown back to Capitol Hill, the day before the attacks from preaching in Florida. I was also on staff at the Republican National Committee and I was raising funds for [...]
This weekend, despite having bronchitis I had the privilege to preach four times in three days in beautiful Hopwood, Pennsylvania at the Jumonville Christian Conference Center. It has been said: "How we act in our lowest point shows our true character." I also love the Scripture: "When I am weak - then I am [...]
The past weekend was busy to say the least but its an honor to share God's Word and love on people. Last week, on Wednesday, August 26, I preached at First Baptist Church of Accokeek in Maryland www.FBCOA.org and on Thursday morning, I was a guest on air LIVE on WWGB 1030 AM Radio [...]
It has been said: "Politics & Religion" are two topics that folks should steer clear away from. Early on, I learned in both camps you will offend 50% no matter what you discuss. Ironically, both have been my passion and profession. Today, I still believe the things we need to talk about the [...]
Tony Nolan is one of the most gifted preachers of the Gospel that I know. He is former Student Minister at First Baptist Church of Woodstock, GA and he stepped out "by faith" to speak to hundreds of thousands of people annually. The beauty about that transition is that Tony didn't see all those open [...]
