The Persecuted, Part 2

By Francis Frangipane The Enemy’s Tactics for Persecution The way Satan persecutes is described in Matthew 5:11 (MEV): “Blessed are you when men revile you, and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake.” We need to...

The Persecuted, Part 1

By Francis Frangipane Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. —Matthew 5:10, NIV As I begin this message on persecution, I want to clarify what it is not talking about. If we view the Beatitudes as a...

The Amazing Heart of Jesus Christ

By Francis Frangipane Increasing Lawlessness We have to get to higher ground if we will escape the tsunami of anger and cynicism rolling through the world right now. I’m not saying we shouldn’t be angry or passionate concerning the issues of our times,...

Grace Works!

By Francis Frangipane Whether we realize it or not, most Christians of Protestant lineage carry in their doctrinal heritage the revelation of Martin Luther, that “the just shall live by faith.” For whatever flaws may have otherwise been in Luther’s...

On Earth as It Is in Heaven!

By Francis Frangipane We recite it in private and pray it in unison; we have even sung it in reverence on select Sunday mornings. It’s been a familiar prayer at somber cultural events, such as memorials or funerals. Yet I wonder if we really grasp what was in...

The Year of Release

By Francis Frangipane In spite of increasing tensions around the world, the Holy Spirit says, for many, this next year will be a year of release. While we must absolutely intercede for our nations, we also must refuse to become fearful or restrained by the pressures...