My primary desire in life is to encourage you through writing. I love to write Christian materials but have little free time right now. I am tied down to a job that requires a lot of time writing other books and articles.
Some day, when I get it figured out, I want to add more pages to this site and write more inspirational materials for you. I also want to exchange ideas and recipes.
by Frances Loftiss Carroll
When the day begins, He is there. When the sun sets, He is there. Throughout the day when I go about I am not alone. He is every present and cares for me.
What have I done that God should so honor me with eternal life? It's not what I've done, or who I am, or what I hope to be that He has noticed me. It is because of faith in His Only Son, Jesus Christ, the lamb of God, the Redeemer of the lost, the Messiah, the Lord, the Living Word, the Bread of Life, the Anointed One, the Alpha and the Omega that I have been set free from sin.
Thanks be to God for sending His son to redeem those who are lost and gone astray. He has come to claim us as His own and He will come again to take us home.
We are members of OAK GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH (the church where revival has broken out...) We are new to this church but God has opened up new and exciting opportunites for us. Pastor Michael Durham is a wonderful speaker and an outstanding leader. If you would like some free tapes write the church at : LIVING PRIORITIES, 2945 Oaks Road, Paducah, KY 42003 and ask for "the current radio tape series".
We believe Christians bear the name of "Christ" and not the name of any denomination. While we attend a Baptist church we think Christians should serve without denominational "tags". Jesus doesn't wear a denominational name tag which says, "Hello...I'm Jesus and I am a member of _____________."
We serve the Lord with respect and stand in awe of His love for us. We are thankful for the loving kindness and the influence of other Christians. Many friends have given us hope when we were discouraged and that's what we want to do for you. We are glad to share Christ as we walk through life with them as friends.
Of course, our most important ministry is...
As Sandy says, "People may discount many things you say about Christ but they cannot discount or discard what Christ has done for me in my personal life."
He says, "I am a changed man because of Christ. I am constantly changing as I seek to live a more godly life each day."
Invasions are held several times a year in Kentucky and Illinois. AGAPE ministries reach far and wide as men and women of faith sing and talk and share the WORD of God with those who hunger for God. If a person is really wanting to make an impact on other people then they need to take those first steps of faith, let God lead the way, and be bold enough to stand for Jesus.
Sandy continues, "I never thought I could do anything like prison ministry as my faith was too personal and private. I just couldn't share, at least not until God took me to prison for visitation and now I know how deep the love of Christ goes. He reaches down into the living pits of hell and pulls men and women out of the pit and into the loving arms of God. We all need Jesus and His gift of salvation."
What happened next was that Prentice-Hall had begun a series of Christian slanted books for their readers and Frances was chosen to write seven books. Those were listed previously for you.
I have also been fortunate enough to write for TODAY'S CHRISTIAN WOMAN, THE GOOD NEWS, JOYFUL WOMAN, UNION GOSPEL PRESS, BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL BOARD LIFE AND WORK SERIES, ABINGTON PRESS, WARNER PRESS, TWIN CITIES PRESS, Web Bound, Independent Homeworkers Association, Study Web, Folks on Line and a scad of others over the years.
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From 1986 - 1991 Frances worked as a volunteer with MADD, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, in Arkansas. She worked as a Victims Advocate and served faithfully during this time. She monitored court, counseled with victims, and worked in a variety of areas during that time. She served as Vice President, and President of Pope County, Arkansas MADD. In 1991 the Carrolls moved to Kentucky and Frances had to surrender her post as State Chairperson of MADD for Arkansas. Frances holds a Volunteer of the year award from MADD National.