In fifth grade, Johnny was asked by his teacher what he wanted to be when he grew up? He said: "A baseball catcher" and everyone laughed. In eighth grade, he was asked a similar question and he replied: "A baseball catcher" and half the class laughed. After help winning the State Baseball Title his senior [...]
**(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 [...]
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 [...]
Travelling is not only part of my job but one of my greatest JOYS! My life resembles PLANES, TRAINS & AUTOMOBILES (literally). Travelling is not always glamorous but it is indeed God's grace that I get to roll (much less FLY). When I worked on Capitol Hill, one of the highlights for me was flying [...]
Ferlin Husky may not be a household name to you but he has become a hero of sorts to me as of late. Just two weeks ago, I had the privilege to preach at RED SEA JAM VIIII at the historic Rodgers Theater in Poplar Bluff, MO. A special thanks to my friends [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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!" [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
In case you don't know, I am one of the biggest Sylvester Stallone fans this side of the Mississippi. It was my honor to meet Sly at age 13, in Hollywood, CA and then be an "extra" nearly 20 years to the date in 2005 (video below), at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas as I [...]
First, I would like to introduce to you the "GAME BREAKER". Perhaps you know of one that comes to mind or you may have been one in your younger years on the playground of your youth. Regardless, if it was Michael Jordan jumping over Craig Ehlo and the rest of the Cleveland Cavaliers and hitting [...]
My hero, mentor & friend -Evangelist Tim Lee shared a story that I heard over 15 years ago and it is as applicable today as it was then. In May 2009, I had the pleasure to preach chapel at Southern Maryland Christian Academy in White Plains, MD. For every year (since [...]
My friend and fellow evangelist, Scott Smith from TN shared with me this story below that really ministered to me. My prayer is that it will bless you. Overseas, a well known musician dazzled an audience for over an hour in the palm of his hand as he performed near perfection. When he [...]
In the past two years, I have been blessed to be a guest on the three largest Christian studios in the world. The three shows combined reach a daily audience of over 1 Billion people. God truly uses the "foolish to confound the wise" and I am living proof. It is also ironic that [...]
My parents taught me "old school." Years ago, I was told if someone is smarter, stronger and has achieved some success in their field the proper thing to do was reach out to them, befriend them, invite them to lunch, pay for their meal and humbly ask: "How did you do it?" From there, [...]
