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HELPFUL HINTS #7 – Reach
October 20th, 2011 | Words | Frank | No CommentsBoxers desire it, Octupus have it, politicians crave it and people need it. Recently, we have talked about rebounds, relationships, respect, recognize, read and ready but this week we highlight REACH! The tale of the tape in boxing measures opponents reach. Its hard to get close much less KNOCK OUT the guy with a long [...]
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JESUS & JAMAICA
May 3rd, 2011 | blog, Words | Frank | 14 CommentsWell after nearly three years of PRAYING and PLANNING we are weeks away from PRAISEFEST MINISTRIES – Cruise with a Cause to JAMAICA! It has been my honor to participate and preach on all four of their cruises and God saved over 18,000 souls on the first three cruises to Bahamas. Presently, we have been [...]
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VICTORY
April 25th, 2011 | blog, Words | Frank | 11 Comments(watch above 30 sec video before reading post) For centuries it has been noted both intentionally and subliminally that the raising of hands displays victory. Regardless, if it be a battered boxer (Balboa) with extended arms upward, a politician winning an election, a sports team winning the big game with the whole world watching or even a [...]
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National Treasure 2 – Monuments
April 15th, 2011 | blog, Words | Frank | 15 CommentsBACK TO OUR ALREADY SCHEDULED BLOG. Sorry for the delay but since returning from Dallas, TX and preaching over a dozen times in past two weeks I was hit with bronchitis and walking pnemonia not once but TWICE (and still under the weather as I write). On Wed, April 13, 2011 we just finished a five [...]
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Touchdown Dallas!
March 31st, 2011 | blog, Words | Frank | 45 CommentsWatch the latest video at video.foxnews.com NOTE: My next post will be on National Treasures II (from the previous post). Check back next week. This blog is dedicated to what God did in downtown Dallas. As a sports fan, I love to hear the play by play from some commentators. Notice I didn’t say ALL [...]
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National Treasure/Mentors
March 15th, 2011 | blog, Words | Frank | 25 CommentsThis will be blog one of a two part post. Walt Disney came out a couple years ago with a movie titled “NATIONAL TREASURE” starring Nicolas Cage. It is a fact, I love history and enjoy visiting historic buildings. This film was about catching up with legendary landmarks. God laid on my heart some time [...]
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2012 Olympics to London, England
October 18th, 2011 | blog, Words | Frank | No CommentsGod has been too good to me
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Delay isn’t Denial
March 2nd, 2011 | blog, Words | Frank | 28 CommentsOn September 13, 1985, (age 13) I met Gary Shapiro who was my host whom organized the RAMBO II contest that my godmother won for us to both meet Sylvester Stallone in Hollywood, CA. Mr Shapiro did the casting for Tri-Star Pictures and on my last night in Los Angeles, CA before returning home he [...]
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USE THE FORCE
February 7th, 2011 | blog, videos, Words | Frank | 26 CommentsThe above video was perhaps the most popular commercial in this year’s SUPER BOWL. For starters, I love the Super Bowl. Secondly, I may be an adult but still a BIG Star Wars fan! Good vs Evil always interests me. Ruth & I loved the commercial for Volkswagon featuring the kid dressed up as the [...]
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OPEN DOORS
February 15th, 2011 | blog, Words | Frank | 21 CommentsElvis Presley was only 16 when he first heard the powerful bass voice of J.D. Sumner. So captivated by the deep melodias tones produced by the Gospel giant (Sumner), an unknown Elvis would sneak in the back door of the Ellis Auditorium in Memphis, TN to soak up the songs. In the early 1950s, Southern [...]
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Rejoice, Respect & Revival
January 20th, 2011 | blog, videos, Words | Frank | 15 CommentsFirst of all, today (January 20, 2011) is our son, Andrew Lincoln Shelton’s second birthday! Ruth and I, REJOICE in this because outside of salvation nothing in life is guaranteed. However, you can always take God’s PROMISES to the bank. During the darkest days of my life God informed me that I would be blessed [...]
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Guest Blog: Kelly Croy
January 13th, 2011 | blog, Words | Frank | 8 CommentsOne of my passions is promoting others. Lord willing, I’m going to showcase some friends from various spectrums of life. Some folks you may be familiar with and others you may learn to appreciate and glean from. Kelly Croy and I met nearly nine years ago at my dear friend, SAM GLENN’s www.SamGlenn.com chalk-art camp. [...]
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FAITHFUL FRIEND to the very end
October 18th, 2011 | blog, Words | Frank | No CommentsWell, the past week was wild. In seven days, I drove 2,048 miles (no, I am not a tractor trailer driver) but have more respect for them than ever rolling to GA, MD, DC, VA, SC, NC, PA and then 300 miles to Ocean City, MD just returning yesterday, Monday Jan 31. On Jan 24-27, [...]
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Change the World
October 4th, 2010 | blog, videos, Words | Frank | 20 CommentsThe 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.” When I [...]
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411 on 9-11
September 7th, 2010 | blog, Words | Frank | 25 CommentsHistory is really HIS STORY. Memorable dates have a way to be ingrained in our minds like a hot iron branding a cow. At age five on August 16, 1977, I remember hearing that Elvis Presley had died. In my house that was not only horrible news but BIG NEWS! I took off running up [...]
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Guest Blog: KELLY CROY
October 18th, 2011 | blog, Words | Frank | No CommentsOne of my passions is promoting others. Periodically, I’m going to showcase some friends from various spectrums of life to my visitors. Some of these folks you may be familiar with and others you may learn to appreciate and glean from. Kelly Croy and I met nearly nine years ago at my dear friend, SAM [...]
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"Press the Flesh or Suppress the Flesh"
December 6th, 2009 | blog, Words | Frank | 13 CommentsAfter 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 [...]
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Why Church Attendance is Crucial
November 27th, 2009 | blog, Words | Frank | 14 CommentsFolks 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 [...]
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Welcome to "FRANKLY SPEAKING" online
April 10th, 2009 | blog, Words | Frank | 3 CommentsWelcome to my Official blog where we will strive to Promote JESUS & others! Friends, I have a passion for the Lord, Leadership, Life and Love. They say every preacher or author has a common theme that dominates their messages. Without question, mine always includes “perseverance.” This helps us “fight the good fight of [...]
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Andrew Lincoln Shelton
January 27th, 2010 | blog, Words | Frank | 23 CommentsOne year and one week ago today, God answered a private prayer of mine and blessed me beyond measure with the birth of our son, Andrew. Some of you may know but during the darkest days of my life many questioned if I would ever see the day to have another baby much less a [...]
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"FRANK & FRIENDS" – MICHAEL TAIT
December 11th, 2009 | blog, Words | Frank | 13 CommentsMichael Tait is a product of Washington, DC and today, one of the most celebrated musicians in Christian music. His father was a pastor for 50 years in our Nation’s Capital and his sister, Lynda Tait Randle is a featured artist/singer with Bill & Gloria on the GAITHER HOMECOMING TOUR. They say lightening doesn’t strike [...]
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Bar Exam: Judge less & Jesus MORE!
October 11th, 2009 | blog, Words | Frank | 5 CommentsOne 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 still [...]
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Senator Ted Kennedy – Praying the Lion is now with the Lamb
August 27th, 2009 | blog, Words | Frank | 11 CommentsIt has been said: “Politics & Religion” are two topics that folks should steer clear away from. Early on, I learned in both camps you will offend 50% no matter what you discuss. Ironically, both have been my passion and profession. Today, I still believe the things we need to talk about the most we [...]
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Elvis & Nixon
July 26th, 2009 | blog, Words | Frank | 5 CommentsThe above picture has been heralded by the National Archives as the most requested photo annually for purchase (even more than the Bill of Rights or the Constitution). It was taken on December 21, 1970, in the Oval Office when Elvis Presley at the zenith of his career corresponded with the Commander-in-Chief, Richard M. Nixon [...]
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Leading the Lost to the Lord
July 2nd, 2009 | blog, Words | Frank | 1 CommentSince the passing of Michael Jackson last week countless stories have broke and been broadcasted around the Globe. Some true, others speculation, most exaggeration but God only knows what is fact and reality. One story that has surfaced is that Grammy Winner Andrae Crouch met Michael weeks before his death in his rented mansion in [...]
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Mom & Dad's 40th Wedding Anniversary
July 5th, 2009 | blog, Words | Frank | 1 CommentThis Fourth of July Weekend was extra special. My mother’s birthday was Saturday, July 4th and my parents, Frank & Sharon Shelton celebrated their 40th Wedding Anniversary today on July 5, 2009. My late grandmother, Eleanor told my mother that she couldn’t marry until her 18th birthday. Well, they honored that command and married the [...]
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Father's Day – "Good Guys Finnish First"
June 17th, 2009 | blog, Words | Frank | No CommentsThis is a risk to write this. However, I believe nothing is wrong for doing the right thing. Therefore, if you would allow me I would like to brag on my father, Franklin Shelton, Sr one more time. Dad despises when I draw attention to him. Then again, “heroes” never like the applause, attention or [...]
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"How to Win in the Race of Life"
May 31st, 2009 | blog, Words | Frank | 2 CommentsThis Thursday, June 4, 2009 (Ruth and I, are taking baby Andrew Lincoln) on his first flight and we are heading to Dallas, Texas to visit her family and friends. Please keep us in prayer while visiting the Lone Star State. In 2007, I had the pleasure to host Celebrate Jesus! Texas Crusade and we [...]
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Compassion
