God has been too good to me. Someone said: "Who you respect is who you attract." I totally believe that! Lord knows, we have enough "haters" and I elected long ago that I'd rather die a helper than live a hater in this Game called Life. Since childhood, one of my heroes is MEADOWLARK LEMON. In case, you were [...]
The world is big. Actually, real big and the more I'm blessed to travel it does seem small. Since childhood, I was a dreamer. It has been said: Vision + Values = Victory! Helen Keller said: "What is tragic is not being born blind but being able to see yet have no vision." [...]
TOE TO TOE - Stallone & Frank, Los Angeles, CA It was 25 years ago today, Sept 13, 1985 that my godmother, Judy Henderson and I had the privilege to fly from Washington, DC to Los Angeles, CA to meet my favorite Hollywood action star, Sylvester Stallone. Judy and I both had seen RAMBO: [...]
JESUS & JAMAICA! What a combination!! The fact is, God loves the world so much that in the wise words of Max Lucado: "Jesus would rather die than live without you." It has been my privilege to be part of all three of Praisefest Ministries - "Cruise with a Cause" to the Bahamas (2006-2008). Dr [...]
In less than two weeks, it is my privilege to return and preach again at SIX FLAGS AMERICA in Largo, MD (just outside of our Nation's Capital). MARK YOUR CALENDARS because on Saturday, June 19th I have the privilege to present the Gospel for their FAITH DAY. Singing is none other than multiple [...]
My dear friend, Deborah Gillespie shared this email with me yesterday: "Frank, although YOU are the master of alliteration, Chuck Swindoll's thoughts on "Nobodies" reminded me of your thoughts about "The Greats are gracious" and I wanted to share this with you." Debbie is a dear sister in Christ and she is sold out [...]
We use the word "love" too losely in our culture. Another word we take for granted is "God." Some use it in vain and others in the past would not even utter it on their lips because it was too holy only to write it down slowly in reverence of each stroke of the quill [...]
After nine hit seasons, "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell is leaving tomorrow night. Love him or loathe him the fact about Simon is that he was as much as the show's success as any of the upcoming "stars." He has a powerful presence and painfully spoke the truth. Some questioned at times if Mr Cowell [...]
Evangelist Billy Graham needs no introduction. He has spoken in person to more people than any man in the history of humanity (including rock stars, poets, politicians, presidents and professional athletes). My Dad met him twice and I would love to meet him just once but thanks to Calvary if I miss Dr Graham [...]
This is the last of my three part post on "Dreams." We talked about "Daring to Dream," "Dreams vs Career" and now when "DREAMS DIE." My brother in law, Noe Salmeron was at the event above the day they demolished the famed Texas Stadium last week. Since 1971, Texas Stadium was the home of the [...]
This is post TWO of my three part blog installment on "DREAMS." The last post was entitled "DARE TO DREAM". Not all dreams are bad but not all are inspired from God. The Lord placed a book that was brewing in my life for sometime and when I finally sat down to write [...]
**(The Cherry Blossoms turn 100 years old this year - Spring 2012! NOTE: I wrote this post April 2010). Yes, Spring has sprung! Hard to believe that six weeks ago we had three feet of snow in the Washington, DC vicinity and today the temperatures are pushing 75 degrees! Yes, the Scriptures are true: "This [...]
Today, is the day that Christians world-wide remember Christ crucified on Calvary's cruel cross. So many nuggets are in Scripture, I love how the Lord used a virgin womb with Mother Mary and a virgin tomb of Joseph of Arimathea to be the bookends of history. Yes, it has been said: "History is really HIS [...]
The "sweet spot" can mean many things to many people. For some, it may be a choice spot on the beach to drop your blanket for some fun in the sun. For others, it could be the bottom portion of your iced-tea filled with sugar and it really gets good towards the end. [...]
Yes, I love basketball. No, this post has nothing to do with the NCAA. Don't get me wrong but the "FINAL FOUR" (despite in sports vernacular) one of the most exciting times for a sports enthusiast; I'm talking about something much more significant, substantial and spiritual. For starters, since the first day of this year [...]
Yes, Sandra Bullock won the ACADEMY AWARD for Best Female Actress this weekend for the inspirational movie "The Blind Side." I saw the movie three times and enjoyed thrice as nice. However, this post will not be about the Hollywood hit or modern day cinema classic. Special props go out to my collge friend and [...]
This is the first time in three consecutive years that I was able to enjoy the SUPER BOWL at home. As an evangelist, it is a privilege to criss-cross the Country but it does come with some personal sacrifice. While preaching and catching planes I literally missed both games the last two years [...]
In an age of Big buildings, Big budgets and Big bucks we must remember that in God's economy bigger is NOT always better. If crowds alone were a gauge for God to view success than He would have "by passed" the woman at the well, the lonely leper looking for love while longing to be [...]
On Thursday, January 14, 2010, I had the privilege to be present at the Conference of Southern Baptist Evangelists Hall of Faith dedication at the North American Missions Board just outside of Atlanta, GA. A special shout out to my friend, Dr David Jackson for helping make my trip possible and I was humbled [...]
Hard to believe but the late ELVIS PRESLEY would have been 75 years old today. He was and still my all-time favorite singer. Very few mortals had his charisma, vocals, stage presence, personality, looks, hair, style and fans. A couple years ago he was named ENTERTAINER OF THE CENTURY and worth more dead than [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
