The church for too long has followed Casper, the friendly ghost instead of seeking the fire of the Holy Spirit. We have turned limp at the thought of our own cross; we faint when we think of suffering or sacrifice.… — Francis Frangipane Copy Share Image
In an attempt to hinder, if not altogether halt, the next move of God, Satan has sent forth an army of faultfinding demons against… — Francis Frangipane Copy Share Image
The thankful heart sees the best part of every situation. It sees problems and weaknesses as opportunities, struggles as refining tools, and sinners as… — Francis Frangipane Copy Share Image
“Another example of this is astrology. Multitudes of believers are subconsciously bound to the characteristics and weaknesses of their "zodiac sign." In their search… — Francis Frangipane Copy Share Image
Too many Christians become bitter and angry in the conflict. If we descend into hatefulness, we have already lost the battle. We must cooperate with God in turning what was meant for evil into a greater good within us. This is why we bless those who would curse us: It is not only for their sakes but to preserve our… — Francis Frangipane Copy Share
The key to lasting happiness and real pleasure in this world is not found in seeking gratification, but in pleasing God. And while the… — Francis Frangipane Copy Share Image
If you are serious about becoming like Christ, He is going to put you in circumstances where your only true choice is to become… — Francis Frangipane Copy Share Image
The only way we can leave the pain or sin from our past is to face it with Christ. For the past cannot be… — Francis Frangipane Copy Share Image
“Always remember: Victory begins with the name of Jesus on our lips; but it will not be consummated until the nature of Jesus is in our hearts. It is not enough to have your "house ... swept, and put in order" (Matt. 12:44); your thought-life must be occupied by the Person of Christ. But as you persist in yielding yourself… — Francis Frangipane Copy Share
How easy it is to blame others for our unhappiness, but we are only unhappy when something other than Christ has become our life. — Francis Frangipane Copy Share Image
I have learned that much of my spiritual progress does not come directly from God, but through my ability to humble myself and hear Him speak through imperfect people. In fact, I have discovered that it pleases Him to hide His manifold wisdom in a variety of people and denominational perspectives. I know that the more I humble myself to… — Francis Frangipane Copy Share
Grace cannot be confused with righteousness. Grace is receiving what we do not deserve; mercy is not receiving what we do deserve. Righteousness, on… — Francis Frangipane Copy Share Image
How was it that, even in the common tasks of an ordinary life, Jesus drew the praise of heaven? At the core of His being, He only did those things which pleased the Father. In everything, He stayed true, heartbeat to heartbeat, with the Father's desires. Jesus lived for God alone; God was enough for Him. Thus, even in its… — Francis Frangipane Copy Share
