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Frankisms
Short truths, collected over a lifetime of writing and teaching. Read a few, or lose an afternoon.
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“Good writers never die. They just get re-published. — Frank Ball”
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“Unused talents are like jewels locked in a safe. — Frank Ball”
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“The fear of failure guarantees failure. Walk with God, and you can be whatever he wants you to be. — Frank Ball”
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“To be appreciated, we must give of ourselves. — Frank Ball”
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“Our lives are like old jalopies. Restoration is a difficult, time-consuming task. — Frank Ball”
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“Woe to the fallen who never get up, for they will never experience victory. — Frank Ball”
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“As soon as God has done something for us, we have a story that needs to be told. — Frank Ball”
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“Diamonds are only worth what people are willing to pay. — Frank Ball”
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“An early finish requires an early start and relentless plodding along the way. — Frank Ball”
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“Fools speak their thoughts, but wise people listen. — Frank Ball”
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“Patient prayer permits the promise. — Frank Ball”
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“God helps those who help others instead of themselves. — Frank Ball”
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“God gave us a brain, but we still need to read his directions so we know how to use it. — Frank Ball”
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“Woe to those whose hearts are wrapped up in their wealth, for they have discovered fool’s gold. — Frank Ball”
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“Some of the most powerful stories are not yet complete. — Frank Ball”
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“Without God, life is hell. — Frank Ball”
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“The opportunity to help others can make life worth living. — Frank Ball”
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“We pray, not so God will do what we want, but so we can do what God wants. — Frank Ball”
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“When a man fails to write about his life, a library of stories is lost when he dies. — Frank Ball”
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“Cleanliness is to godliness as a comfortable bed is to restful sleep. — Frank Ball”
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“Good intentions make great excuses for doing nothing. — Frank Ball”
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“Woe to the pots who call the kettles black, for they shall be the darkest of all. — Frank Ball”
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“After thoughts are put on paper, writers know themselves better than ever before. — Frank Ball”
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“Wealth is measured by what we have received. Value is measured by what we have given. — Frank Ball”
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“People focus on perfection. God focuses on progress. — Frank Ball”
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“A turtle withdrawn in his shell is safe but alone. — Frank Ball”
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“When people turn to the Lord and don’t find help, they need help in turning to the Lord. — Frank Ball”
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“Persistence has value only when you’re knocking on the right door. — Frank Ball”
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“A miracle put the stars in space, but the greater wonder is to be saved by his grace. — Frank Ball”
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“Impatience expects a tree to mature in a day. — Frank Ball”
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“Woe to those around whom the world revolves, for they shall become black holes in the universe. — Frank Ball”
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“A written story can live forever. — Frank Ball”
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“If we knew how much God was our answer, we wouldn’t bother with the questions. — Frank Ball”
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“Our most dangerous enemy is the one we fail to see. — Frank Ball”
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“When you try your best but don’t succeed, trusting God is what you need. — Frank Ball”
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“He who angers you controls you. — Frank Ball”
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“A man convinced against his will nods in agreement but goes his own way, unconvinced. — Frank Ball”
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“A leopard can’t change his spots without God’s help. — Frank Ball”
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“When the cold days are gone, the roses will bloom again. — Frank Ball”
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“Mountain climbing is difficult—even painful, but if you can’t fly, it’s the only way to the top. — Frank Ball”
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