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.

Why the Heavens Sing for Joy

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Robert Franklin

It is too small a thing for those who are rescued from death to be gathered into little groups of self-congratulatory societies. (Isaiah 49.6) The sequestering of the recipients of God’s grace in Christ Jesus is a hellish activity. The salvation work … Continue reading →

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Hopefully In Love

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Robert Franklin

“For in Christ, neither our most conscientious religion nor disregard of religion amounts to anything. What matters is something far more interior: faith expressed in love. ” (Galatians 5:6, The Message) It is far easier to be religious than to … Continue reading →

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Murder in Roselawn and Roseland

Posted on October 21, 2009 by Robert Franklin

In every generation there are always a few who occupy the periphery of civilization.  These few, for many different reasons, do not subscribe to the restrictions culture attempts to place upon them.  In the ebb and flow of time, the … Continue reading →

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The Stealth Word

Posted on October 20, 2009 by Robert Franklin

Now a word was brought to me stealthily; my ear received the whisper of it. Amid thoughts from visions of the night, when deep sleep falls on men, dread came upon me, and trembling, which made all my bones shake. … Continue reading →

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Too Much to Ask

Posted on October 19, 2009 by Robert Franklin

Lower your cholesterol. Lose some weight. Go to the parent-teacher meetings. Show up to work on time. Get the job done right. Study hard and get good grades. Practice your instrument. Avoid germs. Coach the ball team. Fix supper for … Continue reading →

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This Is My Story…Can I Stick to It?

Posted on October 16, 2009 by Robert Franklin

[picapp src=”0/5/0/a/CloseUp_of_the_8e5f.jpg?adImageId=5800610&imageId=5282518″ width=”234″ height=”321″ /] Last night I had the joy of being with family for a concert at Main Street. One of the artists who shared their talent from God was Todd Agnew. He not only played and sang, … Continue reading →

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