Frank Pray

Examining the Balance in our Prayer Account

We've all heard that the index of our faith can be discovered in our checking accounts. I think our "prayer account" is an even better measure. People of faith pray with positive expectation that their…

2 Corinthians 1:11 (ESV)

Burning for Jesus

We all deliver a message. We are walking messages. People are continuously trying to figure us out. What does he or she believe? What are his or her interests, values, and desires? We broadcast the answers…

1 Corinthians 10:33 (ESV)

Who's In Charge Here?

I am a planner. I know my plans seldom work out, but I keep on planning. Planning helps relieve my anxiety about a little reality I'd like to ignore: I don't have control . . . but it feels good to think…

Jeremiah 29:11 (ESV)

Why Do We Resist God's Plan?

I am a planner. I know my plans seldom work out, but I keep on planning. Planning helps relieve my anxiety about a little reality I'd like to ignore: I don't have control . . . but it feels good to think…

Why Do We Resist God's Plan?

I am a planner. I know my plans seldom work out, but I keep on planning. Planning helps relieve my anxiety about a little reality I'd like to ignore: I don't have control . . . but it feels good to think…

Your Father Says "Call Me Sometime."

As a dad, I get a little concerned with my adult daughter doesn't call me occasionally. I miss her, and I wonder what's going on. Fathers are like this, no matter how old their children. God says through…

Jeremiah 33:3 (ESV)

Consulting with God

Seek God, and you will gain both God and the world. Seek only the world, and you will lose even the world, for you will die spiritually. Isaiah is such a clear voice of God. I love his prophesy and wisdom,…

Isaiah 30:1 (ESV), Isaiah 30:2 (ESV), Isaiah 30:3 (ESV), Isaiah 30:4 (ESV), Isaiah 30:5 (ESV)

God is Singing for You! Hold your ant head high!

I imagine its hard for an ant to get the big picture of the planet on which he builds his ant hill. Disney might have fun with creating the character of a discouraged little ant, with people trampling…

ZEPHANIAH 3:17 (CEV)

God is Singing for You! Hold your ant head high!

I imagine its hard for an ant to get the big picture of the planet on which he builds his ant hill. Disney might have fun with creating the character of a discouraged little ant, with people trampling…

ZEPHANIAH 3:17 (CEV)

No Candy Coated Sweet Love

The word "love" is so bland and diluted of power by our pop culture. It's a challenge to get an idea of the agape love that Paul calls upon the Ephesians to give one another. Some characteristics of God's…

Ephesians 5:1 (MSG), Ephesians 5:2 (MSG)

No Candy Coated Sweet Love

The word "love" is so bland and diluted of power by our pop culture. It's a challenge to get an idea of the agape love that Paul calls upon the Ephesians to give one another. Some characteristics of God's…

Ephesians 5:1 (MSG), Ephesians 5:2 (MSG)

No Candy Coated Sweet Love

The word "love" is so bland and diluted of power by our pop culture. It's a challenge to get an idea of the agape love that Paul calls upon the Ephesians to give one another. Some characteristics of God's…

Ephesians 5:1 (MSG), Ephesians 5:2 (MSG)

Why Praying for Justice Is A Mistake

I litigate discrimination and retaliation cases against employers who abuse their employees. I've been serving employees in this way for over 15 years. I used to pray for justice for my clients. I no…

Psalm 103:10 (MSG)

Fully In

Until we reach Esther's level of "fully in" we will be ineffective.  Half measures for full challenges just don't work.  There are times in our lives when the chips have to be put on the table, holding…

Esther 4:16 (KJV)

Faith & Prayer in Finding a Compatible Spouse

Meditation: Isaac's servant proceeded in obedience and faith. He had a mission, and he was true to it. God blessed His efforts. Isaac gave him a charter based on God's statement to Isaac. Isaac showed…

Genesis 24:1 (MSG)

God Has Us Where He Wants Us

Get this picture of God: He takes us broken sinful people and places us in the very center of His love. What does God see in us that causes him to look past our evil and rebellious ways to have mercy…

Ephesians 2:7 (MSG)

"Utter Extravagance"

If you are "intelligent" and "discerning" to know God's calling upon your life, and if you then follow that calling by daily discipline and resolute purpose, THEN (and maybe only then) will you receive…

Ephesians 1:19 (MSG)

The "Real Thing"

The Message version says "Timothy's the real thing." In these verses Paul describes what the "real thing" looks like: a person who is devoted to the "things of Jesus" and who is devoted to delivering…

Philippians 2:21 (KJV), Philippians 2:22 (KJV)

"This Man"

This chapter is strange to me. Who is Paul talking about when stating: "I also know this man was hijacked into paradise--" Making matters worse, he clouds the whole experience into a mystery because "this…

2 Corinthians 12:2 (KJV), 2 Corinthians 12:3 (KJV), 2 Corinthians 12:5 (KJV)

Satan as Saboteur

In these verses is proof positive: Satan is continuously showing up as something or someone good. Of course, he is a saboteur, deceiver and enticer. Why would he be obvious, except to his own? The tactic…

2 Corinthians 11:12 (MSG), 2 Corinthians 11:13 (MSG), 2 Corinthians 11:14 (MSG), 2 Corinthians 11:15 (MSG)

Free to Love.

This is a liberation passage of great energy and affirmation. We are free! Let us live as truly free men and women! How does that play out in a world of corruption and slavery to sin? We are no longer…

2 Corinthians 3:1 (KJV)

No Easy Ride

If we continue to suffer after becoming Christ followers, what is the advantage of following Christ? Jesus was clear, followers looking for an "easy ride" are going to be disappointed. If Jesus suffered…

2 Corinthians 1:6 (KJV)

Commandos for Christ

You act in love, and you are attacked in hate.  Jesus said to "get real" about the world:  it is a place where there are enemies of the Good News.  Jesus speaks to the Twelve as if they were a commando…

Matthew 10:17 (MSG)

No Shame

Of course, some of our actions should bring us shame, the kind of healthy shame that leads to repentance and forgiveness.  There is another unhealthy kind of shame that comes from a core idea, often from…

2 Corinthians 3:16 (MSG), 2 Corinthians 3:17 (MSG), 2 Corinthians 3:18 (MSG)

Healing the Community

An offense within the fellowship is to be addressed for rectification and healing, not vengeance. Paul states that the goal of addressing sin within the fellowship is the health of the community. The…

2 Corinthians 2:4 (MSG), 2 Corinthians 2:5 (MSG), 2 Corinthians 2:6 (MSG), 2 Corinthians 2:7 (MSG), 2 Corinthians 2:8 (MSG)