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To Disdain Repentance

Posted on July 21, 2009 by Robert Franklin

“Therefore now, O Lord, please take my life from me, for it is better for me to die than to live.” And the Lord said, “Do you do well to be angry?” (Jonah 4:3-4, ESV)   What distress could cause … Continue reading →

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“For the Sake of the Children”

Posted on July 20, 2009 by Robert Franklin

And I said, “O Lord God of heaven, the great and awesome God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, let your ear be attentive and your eyes open, to hear the … Continue reading →

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Who art Thou?

Posted on July 16, 2009 by Robert Franklin

But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. (Matthew 6:33, ESV) In 1991 I found myself unemployed for the first time since age 14. I had in my hand … Continue reading →

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Back to the Beginning

Posted on July 14, 2009 by Robert Franklin

Behold, I will make you small among the nations; you shall be utterly despised. The pride of your heart has deceived you, you who live in the clefts of the rock, in your lofty dwelling, who say in your heart, … 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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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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