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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.

Reserving Time (for God)

Yesterday my family at Main Street “pictured” Psalm 130:6 together. A Vietnam veteran came to me after the worship gathering and described standing guard at night. He and three other men faced out into the darkness, each one stationed at … Continue reading

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Restored

Quite a few years ago, I found myself peering through the office window of a close friend’s shop and I spied a forlorn 1955 Pontiac Chieftain parked in his back lot. “Whose car is that?” I asked without giving any … Continue reading

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Week 1 of the 7, The Mutiny Project

This week my friends and I entered into a “Mutiny Project” together. We decided to take up Jen Hatmaker’s challenge to look at seven key areas of our lives and see if we relate to those areas from a more … Continue reading

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Psalm 119 story…chapter 11

Your eternal word, O LORD stands firm in heaven. Psalm 119.89, NLT I had the privilege of playing high school tackle football for just one year. The coaches liked my speed and lower body strength so middle linebacker was the assignment … Continue reading

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Psalm 119 story…chapter 10

I am worn out waiting for your rescue, but I have put my hope in your word. Psalm 119.81 I have a favorite pair of jeans. Levi’s button fly 501 blues. They are quite old, worn out, yet I can’t bring … Continue reading

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Psalm 119 story…chapter 9

May all who fear you find in me a cause for joy, for I have put my hope in your word. (Psalm 119.74, NLT) My middle child always was our source for adventure. Curious, willful, intelligent and physically strong, she kept … Continue reading

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