Author Archives: Robert Franklin
Standing on a Sandbar with the Tide Coming In
The ebb and flow of the oceans often create long stretches of quasi-land we call “sandbars.” For the adventurous, a sandbar is an open invitation to stand far from shore and to enjoy the view from a perch normally reserved … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Devotional, God Questions
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Building Barnes
Barnes is skin-bone. His rib-revealing torso rests precariously on spindle legs and feet too small to traverse the shadow of his balding head. How Barnes got to be in this pitiable shape seems to be a mystery. It is a … Continue reading
Political Wrangling
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
Schoolsin
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
Concerning losing things…
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
Posted in Bible Study, Devotional
Tagged christianity, Devotional, direction, faith, forgetfulness, obedience, purpose
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The Other Communion
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
