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.

Count Me In: One at a Time

Posted on August 3, 2009 by Robert Franklin

“So where does this leave the philosophers, the scholars, and the world’s brilliant debaters? God has made the wisdom of this world look foolish. Since God in his wisdom saw to it that the world would never know him through … Continue reading →

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Hungry Lice

Posted on July 30, 2009 by Robert Franklin

If a brother or sister is without clothing and in need of daily food, and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and be filled,” and yet you do not give them what is necessary for … Continue reading →

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You Expect Me to Do What?!

Posted on July 23, 2009 by Robert Franklin

“This is the kind of life you’ve been invited into, the kind of life Christ lived. He suffered everything that came his way so you would know that it could be done, and also know how to do it, step-by-step. … Continue reading →

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How Good is Your Shepherd?

Posted on July 22, 2009 by Robert Franklin

“Once you were like sheep who wandered away. But now you have turned to your Shepherd, the Guardian of your souls.” (1 Peter 2:25, NLT) One of the longstanding debates amongst the followers of Jesus is the efficacy of salvation, … Continue reading →

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To Disdain Repentance

Posted on July 21, 2009 by Robert Franklin

“Therefore now, O Lord, please take my life from me, for it is better for me to die than to live.” And the Lord said, “Do you do well to be angry?” (Jonah 4:3-4, ESV)   What distress could cause … Continue reading →

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“For the Sake of the Children”

Posted on July 20, 2009 by Robert Franklin

And I said, “O Lord God of heaven, the great and awesome God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, let your ear be attentive and your eyes open, to hear the … Continue reading →

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