Brian Franks

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The Teeter-Totter

Reading Time: 4 minutesHave you ever played on a teeter-totter? It was something many playgrounds had when I was a kid. With…

Toward Humility

Reading Time: 4 minutesThe first time I said the words in front of the church, I thought the world would come crashing…

We are all theologians.

We’re All Theologians, and That Can Be Dangerous

Reading Time: 5 minutesEveryone is ultimately a theologian. For example, the decision to recycle or not is a theological decision. Your theology…

leaders need emotional support

Do the Leaders in Your Church Need Emotional Support?

Reading Time: 5 minutesIt may sound too severe a statement, but I’ll venture it anyway: if our aim is human health and…

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The Result of Hope

Reading Time: 4 minutesI love to tell the story; Tis pleasant to repeat What seems each time I tell it, More wonderfully sweet. . ….

biblical interpretation

3 Strategies for More Honest Biblical Interpretation

Reading Time: 5 minutesIt’s an encouragement and a challenge you’ll often hear from the pulpit. Pastors will prescribe it…

Go Work in the Vineyard Today

Reading Time: 4 minutesOne of Jesus’ shortest parables has always stuck out to me — even haunted me. Just these few verses…

a supportive community

Are We a Supportive Community?

Reading Time: 4 minutesWe’re meant for community. In the beginning, the perfect, self-existent, self-sufficient, all-powerful, living…

Christian education

5 Misconceptions about Christian Education

Reading Time: 5 minutesThere are several misconceptions about Christian Education out there. Below are five of the most common…

The Power of Prayer

The Power of Prayer

Reading Time: 2 minutesThere’s a powerful ministry available to the church! It’s one that can easily be practiced by…