Category Archives: Devotional

Musings and Confessions from Personal Bible Study

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 16, 2014 by Robert Franklin

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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Week 1 of the 7, The Mutiny Project

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Robert Franklin

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 10

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Robert Franklin

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

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Robert Franklin

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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Psalm 119 story…chapter 8

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Robert Franklin

Your instructions are more valuable to me than millions in gold and silver. Psalm 119.72, NLT Lately I feel like the petroleum industry survives on my contribution alone. Last night I stood (AGAIN) at the gas pump, filling up (AGAIN) and … Continue reading →

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