Author Archives: Robert Franklin

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About Robert Franklin

Father to six (three boys and three girls, three from the USA and three from Uganda) Husband to one (and intent on staying that way!) Son to Jesus-freak parents. Brother to three great people. Weak, sinful, enemy of God rescued for adoption by grace through faith.

Connect

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Robert Franklin

We in the West developed a culture that purports to be all about the “connect.”  We are not really as connected as we pretend, just see how well we do when our connect to electricity is pulled.  Like so many … Continue reading →

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Time is Ticking Away

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Robert Franklin

Each week I plan for the weekend, but not like most folk, I assure you.  For me Sundays are “work” days but also they are also the best day of the week.  This past Sunday was supposed to be a … Continue reading →

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$1.10 Gasoline…while it lasts!

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Robert Franklin

If you went to the gas station expecting to pay well over $4.00 for a gallon of gasoline and watched the pump tally your purchase at the rate of $1.10 what would you do?  Would you go in and offer … Continue reading →

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Entitled

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Robert Franklin

The weather yesterday was exquisite.  I had the privilege of being outside for a while and engaged in an aimless walk.  During my time “out” I came across this, Now I understand the investment of some $60,000 (give or take … Continue reading →

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Concerning Celebrations…

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Robert Franklin

The day after I received the text informing me that the great arch-enemy of America had entered eternity courtesy of American Navy SEALs, I ventured to turn on the television for a moment or two.  I honestly wasn’t looking for … Continue reading →

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The Day After

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Robert Franklin

“The Day After” is used in different contexts and applied to diverse situations.  There remains a common thread in all of the phrase’s uses: disappointment.  For instance, the day after Christmas is often a let down.  The toys of yesterday … Continue reading →

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