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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.

A Pictorial Narrative of the Uganda Experience (pt. 3)

One of the things I did as a young man for hours upon hours was go door to door asking for the privilege of sharing the good news concerning Jesus Christ. The effort was 99% unsuccessful, but the 1% who … Continue reading

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Back to the Beginning

Behold, I will make you small among the nations; you shall be utterly despised. The pride of your heart has deceived you, you who live in the clefts of the rock, in your lofty dwelling, who say in your heart, … Continue reading

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A Pictorial Narrative of the Uganda Experience (pt. 2)

The Ugandans are very serious about keeping their children in order.  This means that even 90 minutes into a worship service, they are expected to sit quietly and pay attention.  This matron of the church is making sure the fifty … Continue reading

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Post-Sabbatical Report

I want to take just a minute or two and give you a report on my sabbatical. First, I want to extend my appreciation and genuine thanks to the Rev. Dr. Shane Garrison for making the trip every weekend to … Continue reading

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Boomerang

Most of us carry the memory of the first time someone “hit back.” For some of us it is a very distant memory, for others the freshness of the “sting” is still around. It would seem reasonable that we would … Continue reading

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Book Review: “The American Way”

Carlson, Allan PhD. The American Way: Family and Community in Shaping of the American Identity.  (Intercollegiate Studies Institute: (c) 2003) ISBN:978-1932236231 I love history texts and I am intrigued by books on societal trends and politics.  This work is a … Continue reading

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