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Gospel star kirk franklin shares blueprint for life wbur news. Franklin mixed god and grit to create an honest map for the life he prays others will lead. Not only is he a singer, songwriter and producer he will soon have the title as an author. Seventime grammy awardwinning artist kirk franklin offers powerful, streetwise advice for building a fulfilling life in the face of any adversity. He would much rather be at home in arlington with his wife, tammy, and their four children. In addition to his seven grammy awards, kirk has also won 19 dove awards, and 9 stellar awards. Gospel sensation kirk franklin doesnt like to travel. Kirk franklin s life was hardly built on a firm foundation.
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Gospel star kirk franklin shares blueprint for life before he became a star, he endured a hardknock youth. May 21, 2010 gospel star kirk franklin shares blueprint for life. Kirk franklin speakers bureau and booking agent info. Now, franklin has put the lessons from his life into a new book. Watch kirk franklin discuss his 2010 book the blueprint in the video below. Kirk franklin books list of books by author kirk franklin. May 21, 2010 gospel star kirk franklin shares blueprint for life before he became a star, he endured a hardknock youth. Singer kirk franklin rises above stormy childhood houston. I love this book i have always admired kirk franklin as a musician and now i appreciate him even more in revealing so many truths through his own lifes struggles, pain, gain and victory. Whats up gods people this is the only official facebook page for me, kirk franklin. Published by gotham books, the book reveals how franklin has turned negative aspects from his own life such as drug abuse, an absent father, teenage parenthood, poverty and immorality into blessings by learning from them and moving forward. Kirk franklin just following the blueprint tsu parent portal. The christian post s request for a comment from franklin regarding his appearance on sway in the morning was not met by press time. This book is awesome kirk will have you laughing one minute, crying the next, or reflecting on a truth he mentions that makes you dig deeper into your own experience.