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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.

Bethlehem’s Cross

Posted on December 8, 2008 by Robert Franklin

Is it not strange, the darkest hour That ever dawned on sinful earth Should touch the heart with softer power For comfort than an angel’s mirth? That to the Cross the mourner’s eye should turn Sooner than where the stars … Continue reading →

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Anxious Days

Posted on December 5, 2008 by Robert Franklin

“Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken.” (Psalm 55.22, NASB) Of the many spiritual challenges I have to grown into, the casting of anxiety has got to … Continue reading →

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The God Who Sees

Posted on December 3, 2008 by Robert Franklin

“The LORD looks down from heaven, he sees all the children of man; from where he sits enthroned he looks out on all the inhabitants of the earth, he who fashions the hearts of of them all and observes all … Continue reading →

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The Wrath of a Sovereign God

Posted on December 2, 2008 by Robert Franklin

“But God demonstrates His own love toward us, that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.  Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from the wrath of God through Him.”  (Romans … Continue reading →

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Stomped-Day 5

Posted on November 20, 2008 by Robert Franklin

I have been kept away from the blog for a long time, unable to get to this day, day 5.  It was the most important time I spent in Uganda.  I am by nature an extremely private person.  I am … Continue reading →

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Another Visual Work

Posted on October 28, 2008 by Robert Franklin

I hate it that I am not able to share more of my own experience with you.  The press of my daily responsibilities suck the life out of my ability to write.  I am so excited to share about my … Continue reading →

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