Author Archives: Robert Franklin
Zero Pressure
Every winter we give thanks to God for the extra refrigerator space. As the outside temperature drops to near or below freezing, remaining consistently cold for weeks on end, the little deck outside our home becomes our extra cold storage … Continue reading
What’s Love Got to Do with It?
Yesterday I shared with my friends at Main Street that this line from the Tina Turner hit song has been banging around in my head since November 2010. I am relieved to finally get to share some of my thoughts … Continue reading
Devotion: A Flaky Pastry?
Some years ago I decided that I needed to learn how to make Danish pastry. I had little idea of what was required. Only after I had passed “the point of no return” did I realize just how much effort … Continue reading
The Gift that is Me!
Once upon a time, arrogant persons were oft met with the insult, “Who do you think you are, God’s gift to [fill the blank]?” It was an odd thing to say. The words not only cast into question the character … Continue reading
Dink, Dink
Dink, dink: the unmistakable sound of emptiness at the bottom of the consumed pot as the ladle is pressed down for one more drought. Oh, if only I knew how to spell the scraping sound of hope as that same … Continue reading
Alexandria United
A new thing is happening in the community in which I live. Since I believe in an active and sovereign God, I will attribute this creation to His hand, but will leave it to the observer as to what to … Continue reading