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Questions that arise from Main Street’s small group studies

4 Time Zones in 4 Days & Back Again

Posted on September 1, 2018 by Robert Franklin

My siblings and I are experiencing what many in our country are struggling through; how to lovingly take care of mom and dad when they are not well. Both my parents are moving around well enough to be independent, but … Continue reading →

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Concerning Seeing Stars…

Posted on December 22, 2016 by Robert Franklin

The heavens declare the handiwork of our Lord. Thanks to Zach Rogers for this incredible reminder of beauty, excellently produced. This video is particularly meaningful to me because several of the scenes are from the area where I spent my … Continue reading →

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Never Seen a Sunrise…

Posted on October 10, 2016 by Robert Franklin

What does the world look like through wonder-less eyes? This idea was first introduced to me through a Carl Sagan/Stephen Hawking YouTube video compilation extolling the “wonders of the universe.” After watching, I asked myself, “Why I would ever consider … Continue reading →

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Eating crunchy eyeballs

Posted on September 17, 2016 by Robert Franklin

Life in another culture can be full of unexpected adventures. For instance, I recently had a meal of posho with beans, ‘little fish’ and hot chili peppers. I had deliberately avoided this meal at the mess hall where I am staying, … Continue reading →

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Earth Splitting Joy

Posted on September 16, 2016 by Robert Franklin

And all the people went up after him, playing on pipes, and rejoicing with great joy, so that the earth was split by their noise. (1 Kings 1:40, RSV) The “splitting of the earth” is an obvious hyperbole, so much so that … Continue reading →

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How Uganda Helped Me Get Family Right

Posted on September 6, 2016 by Robert Franklin

My mother and father took their vows to an altar they were convinced was unassailable. I soon arrived followed by a brother, another brother, and finally a sister. If a family were nuclear then we were explosive. Both sets of … Continue reading →

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