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.

Boomerang

Posted on July 6, 2009 by Robert Franklin

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”

Posted on July 3, 2009 by Robert Franklin

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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Do You Love Me?

Posted on July 2, 2009 by Robert Franklin

“Simon, son of John, do you agape (ultimate unwavering love) me more than these?” “Yes Lord, you oida (know) that I phileo (devoted fraternal love) you.” “Feed my lambs.” “Simon, son of John, do you agape (ultimate unwavering love) me?” “Yes Lord, you oida … Continue reading →

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A Pictorial Narrative of Uganda Experience (pt. 1)

Posted on June 21, 2009 by Robert Franklin

The following photos are courtesy of the only muzungu in this “snap”! There is no adequate way to express an experience like spending eight days in Uganda.  It is oft said, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” so thanks to my … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Shack

Posted on June 16, 2009 by Robert Franklin

Young, Wm. Paul.  The Shack. (Newbury Park, CA: Windblown Media, (c) 2007). ISBN 9780964729230.  I have an unwritten (but fairly universally applied) rule of choosing never to read anything that makes the NY Times fiction bestseller list.  Because of this personal prejudice, … Continue reading →

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Climbing Out of the Thermos Bottle

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Robert Franklin

“Carefully determine what pleases the Lord. Take no part in the worthless deeds of evil and darkness; instead, expose them. It is shameful even to talk about the things that ungodly people do in secret. But their evil intentions will … Continue reading →

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