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.

Political Wrangling

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Robert Franklin

Readers aware of the power of post headings are forewarned.  For the new initiate, I am going to write about politics and I have a point to press. I am growing increasingly horrified by the conversation in the public square.  … Continue reading →

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Schoolsin

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Robert Franklin

Education is the answer to all cultural ills. Can’t figure out the finances? Be educated. Can’t connect in relationships? Be educated. Can’t avoid disease? Be educated. Can’t find a job? Be educated. Can’t decide what to do with aging parents? … Continue reading →

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Concerning losing things…

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Robert Franklin

Since I was old enough to have personal possessions I have exhibited an inability to keep track of what “belongs” to me.  Wristwatches, socks, books, keys, sunglasses, wallets, calendars, passwords…if it is not attached to my person or not one of … Continue reading →

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The Other Communion

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Robert Franklin

There is a great calamity perpetrated weekly at many, if not most, churches.  Unfortunately this terrible practice is actually supposed to reflect the truth of the complete opposite of much of our modern “Christian” reality.  What has infected the Church?  The increasingly empty practice of … Continue reading →

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The TriMet Miracle

Posted on August 3, 2010 by Robert Franklin

Often we think miracles must involve some kind of physical healing, or better yet some astrological phenomenon.  Miracles may include such things, but I believe miracles happen everyday and I miss them.  Every so often, however, these cataract eyes can see the Hand … Continue reading →

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Today is the First Day

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Robert Franklin

This past Sunday I challenged my family at Main Street to live as worshippers.  Worship begins when I offer my body to God as a living and holy sacrifice.  During the service, someone wrote asking for more specific ways to … Continue reading →

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