Author Archives: Robert Franklin
Faith and Doubt
“But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But he must ask in faith without any doubting, for the one who … Continue reading
One Destination
“Therefore leaving the elementary teaching about the Christ, let us press on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God… And we desire that each one of you show the same … Continue reading
A Call for Apologetics
People like to give me books to read. It is a persistent challenge to prove that as a pastor I neither sit around reading all day, nor do I spend hours every week chasing down the “finer spiritual dimples” of … Continue reading
Magnificence
The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. Day to day pours out speech, and night to night reveals knowledge. There is no speech, nor are there words, whose voice is not heard. Their … Continue reading
Missing Out
…Open your mouth wide, and I will fill it with good things. But no, my people wouldn’t listen. Israel did not want me around. So I let them follow their own stubborn desires, living according to their own ideas. Oh, … Continue reading
“Good” Isn’t Good Enough
About that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who is greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?” Jesus called a little child to him and put the child among them. Then he said, “I tell you the truth, unless … Continue reading