Author Archives: Robert Franklin
Shouts of Joy, Wails of Remembrance
Very few Americans are unfamiliar with this renowned LIFE photo. Those who were not alive think back to the end of WWII with bemused nostalgia, thinking that it was just one big party, coast to coast. I know this was … Continue reading
Thank You Kanye West!
I just knew God’s word could be shown true at a moment’s notice! I was trying to find of a good way to illustrate the joy of a wise word. In the time required for my broadband internet connection to … Continue reading
Joy In the Fortress
When I was a boy we used to play outside in our yard for hours. Our favorite game was “hide and seek.” Although the lot was a small city plot we had a couple dozen very large trees and lots … Continue reading
Jilted Joy
Why did you flee secretly and deceive me, and did not tell me so that I might have sent you away with joy and with songs, with timbrel and with lyre; and did not allow me to kiss my sons and … Continue reading
That’s Not Fair!
One of the most difficult lessons we have attempted to teach in our household, is the truth, “Life is not fair and we don’t really want it to be.” All three of my children have looked at me with unbelief, … Continue reading
Book Review: Tuck
Time for a little levity! My favorite author, by far, is Stephen R. Lawhead. I have been following him for many years and have purchased as many of his books as I can lay hands on. For the past … Continue reading