Author Archives: Robert Franklin
Uganda Day 4 (2nd Try…No internet service last night)
Today did not begin as poetically as yesterday. The night was very rough again and a screaming child and barking dogs took the place of praises in song. We knew today was going to be a challenge. We did get … Continue reading
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Uganda Day 3
Today was an early day. I had a short and restless night’s sleep (no jet lag, just late to bed, a lot of noise and an unfamiliar place). I needed to be sharp for today’s activities so I did my … Continue reading
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Tagged church, community, goodness, grace, poverty, purpose, Uganda
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Uganda Day 2
This is my third trip to Uganda and I am so impressed with all three teams who came. I am particularly proud of the three women I am working alongside this trip. Two are young enough to be my daughter … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Study
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Uganda, Day 1
Our Uganda adventure began in Cincinnati one day early and eight tickets short. When we arrived at the Delta ticket counter ready for our new flight schedule we immediately received two unwelcome items of news. First, the itinerary with which … Continue reading
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The Peter Principle
According to Dr. Laurence Peter, “In a hierarchy, every employee tends to rise to his level of incompetence.” If I may put even a finer point to the theory, every institution is doomed to be led and managed by successive … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Devotional
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The Else Family
The Else family resides in a town not too far from here. In fact, you may know them as your neighbors. They are five in number: Pa, Ma, and three teenage sons. The eldest boy is lanky and possesses one … Continue reading
