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.

Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday (?)

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Robert Franklin

I don’t remember ‘Giving Tuesday’ from last year, but if your ‘inbox’-radio-television is anything like mine, you can’t miss it this year. If there is nothing in your inbox with ‘Giving Tuesday’ you must either be Scrooge or have the … Continue reading →

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What does it Matter?

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Robert Franklin

This is a time of rapid change in our world. The speed of the change is overwhelming, even for the well-equipped. There is a solace, however, to be found in the One who sees it all and for whom nothing … Continue reading →

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Reserving time (for God)

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Robert Franklin

From eternity to eternity I am God. No one can snatch anyone out of my hand. No one can undo what I have done. Isaiah 43.13, NLT I remember fiercely working the game of ‘get it out of dad’s fist.’ … Continue reading →

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Reserving time (for God)

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Robert Franklin

O Israel, hope in the LORD; for with the LORD there is unfailing love. His redemption overflows. He himself will redeem Israel from every kind of sin. Psalm 130:7-8, NLT Even though I know better, I fall into the trap of … Continue reading →

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Reserving time (for God)

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Robert Franklin

Lord, if you kept a count of my sins I would be crushed under the weight of my own rebellion. The number would be like the national debt, running up and up. You offer not to keep track instead. You … Continue reading →

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Reserving time (for God)

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Robert Franklin

Hear my cry, O Lord. Pay attention to my prayer. Psalm 130:2 (NLT) I wonder at the brute honesty of this portion of the song. The climb from the ‘depths of despair’ is commenced and the first thing we hear … Continue reading →

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