Author Archives: Robert Franklin
A Touch When a Word Would Do
[picapp align=”left” wrap=”true” link=”term=touch&iid=4915429″ src=”3/e/f/e/Amazing_Me_0ce5.jpg?adImageId=10615743&imageId=4915429″ width=”234″ height=”185″ /]Has someone ever comforted you by standing next to you putting their arm around your shoulder while saying nothing? Ever been nearly knocked down by a friend who playfully bumped into you? Ever had … Continue reading
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Tagged christianity, church, compassion, goodness, intimacy, love, touch
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Smashing Doors
[picapp align=”left” wrap=”true” link=”term=smashing+doors&iid=6779440″ src=”2/0/c/b/Smiling_Through_be16.jpg?adImageId=10413064&imageId=6779440″ width=”380″ height=”570″ /]Last night I was working really late. I was alone and the lights in the office were off. I had to leave my desk to retrieve something and I ran shoulder-square into a door … Continue reading
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Tagged accidents, Bible Study, christianity, church, purpose
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Negotiating the Ice (of Discontent)
[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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Tagged Devotional, grace, ice, joy, snow, suffering, winter
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In Defense of Thomas
[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)
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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Tagged creation, family, heritage, men, purpose
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Men are Ineffectual, Spineless, Idiots
[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
