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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.

Negotiating the Ice (of Discontent)

Posted on February 16, 2010 by Robert Franklin

[picapp align=”left” wrap=”true” link=”term=ice&iid=7945539″ src=”1/c/3/3/Snow_and_ice_76f1.JPG?adImageId=10366444&imageId=7945539″ width=”234″ height=”147″ /]Once upon a time there was this thing called “winter.”  I read about it in the Little House on the Prairie books.  One scene in particular remains in my memory: visiting the barn during … Continue reading →

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In Defense of Thomas

Posted on February 15, 2010 by Robert Franklin

[picapp align=”left” wrap=”true” link=”term=doubt&iid=7313315″ src=”c/5/a/f/The_Incredulity_of_edfe.jpg?adImageId=10329777&imageId=7313315″ width=”234″ height=”243″ /]More often than I care to admit, the question “What am I doing?” pops into my mind.  Sometimes this thought is connected to a present frustration.  Perhaps someone I have diligently prayed for falls … Continue reading →

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Hairy Arms (Pt. 1)

Posted on February 10, 2010 by Robert Franklin

Yesterday I shared just a few thoughts about the current version of “men” purveyed by popular “culture.”  It is my firm belief that only man’s Creator has the right to define what makes “a man.”  Yesterday I encouraged men to learn how to … Continue reading →

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Men are Ineffectual, Spineless, Idiots

Posted on February 9, 2010 by Robert Franklin

[picapp align=”left” wrap=”true” link=”term=stupid+bowl&iid=1119117″ src=”a/2/6/5/NY_Howard_TV_9310.jpg?adImageId=10067758&imageId=1119117″ width=”234″ height=”333″ /]My takeaway from the Super Bowl this Sunday had nothing to do with football.  I wish I would have timed the game, because I think I watched more commercials than football.  I doubt many would … Continue reading →

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The Dangers in Reunion

Posted on February 8, 2010 by Robert Franklin

This summer I have scheduled a trip back to Oregon.  Amongst visiting family and enjoying the stunning landscapes, I will be reconnecting with people I have not really seen in twenty to twenty-five years.  These people knew me before I … Continue reading →

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Cherished: A Love Confessed

Posted on February 2, 2010 by Robert Franklin

When someone says,”I love you” it is decision time, isn’t it?  Do you remember the first time you uttered those words to someone who wasn’t your mother?  Did you mean it? Did you understand what you meant?  In the days … Continue reading →

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