“And David fled from Naioth in Ramah, and came and said before Jonathan, What have I done? what is mine iniquity? and what is my sin before thy father, that he seeketh my life?
And he said unto him, God forbid; thou shalt not die: behold, my father will do nothing either great or small, but that he will shew it me: and why should my father hide this thing from me?… Read More
“While on earth, Christ refused to hold on to cares and burdens during the day and then give them to His Father in the morning or the evening. He knew without giving these trials to His Father immediately, it would be too heavy for Him to carry in His humanity.… Read More
Today, I watched an Emmy-Nominated Nick News with Linda Ellerbee special, “Family Secrets: When Violence Hits Home”, about domestic violence. I heard stories of youth who had grown up with violence with their own homes. Like what was highlighted in “First Impressions: Exposure to Violence and a Child’s Developing Brain”, this video clearly shows that children are affected by domestic violence–even if they are not the direct physical recipients of it.… Read More
“Then all the elders of Israel gathered themselves together, and came to Samuel unto Ramah, And said unto him, Behold, thou art old, and thy sons walk not in thy ways: now make us a king to judge us like all the nations.” 1 Samuel 8:4, 5.… Read More
Below is an excerpt of Carrie Truelove’s review of Except the Lord Build the House: Overcoming the Dysfunctional Mind. Carrie Truelove is the founder of Truelove Homes, which is “a non-profit 501(c)3 Christian ministry [that] educates, encourages, and empowers pregnant survivors of domestic violence as they seek safe and affordable homes, where truth and love will dwell.”
Carrie Truelove’s Review of “Except the Lord Build the House: Overcoming the Dysfunctional Mind”
This is what Carrie Truelove wrote: “As I read the author’s heartbreaking but intriguing story within the first few pages of the book, Except the Lord Build the House: Overcoming the Dysfunctional Mind by Franklin Morris II, my attention was immediately captivated.… Read More
“Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.” “For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he…” “Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.” Psalm 19:14; Proverbs 23:7; Proverbs 4:23.… Read More
Now that I’ve finished writing a Bible based book on overcoming the dysfunctional mind, I’m very eager to go onto my next book project, which is prayerfully understanding domestic violence in 1 Samuel through the eyes of Saul, David, and Jonathan.… Read More
1. “A baby’s tiny developing brain is like a delicate flower. If the flower is stressed, the flower wilts. If the flower is nourished, the flower blooms.” ***
2. “Unlike other organs, the brain is undeveloped at birth, and it is waiting for experiences to shape how it will develop.… Read More
