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.

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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Just Can’t Get Over It!

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Robert Franklin

During yesterday’s Bible reading I ran across this Psalm again.  It is familiar to me, but in this day it echoes in the depths of my soul. How blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered!  How blessed is the … Continue reading →

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Word of the Day: Mitheist

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Robert Franklin

For those who are wondering, mithiest [pronounced me-thee-ist], is not the result of my latest foray into Rodale’s Synonym Finder.  It is my simplistic answer to the rising tide of self-proclaimed atheists.  During the years of my existence I have met … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Letters and Papers from Prison

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Robert Franklin

I have had this book for a long time.  I have picked it up and put it down more times than I care to admit.  After reading it this past week, I am ashamed that I did not read it years ago. … Continue reading →

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Running errands and other regular things.

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Robert Franklin

There are things we do in life with barely a thought. Those of us graced by living in the United States travel about; drink safe water from free public fountains; go to sleep reasonably confident of being undisturbed by violence. … Continue reading →

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