Category Archives: Devotional

Musings and Confessions from Personal Bible Study

Psalm 119 story…chapter 7

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Robert Franklin

Evil people try to drag me into sin, but I am firmly anchored to your instructions. Psalm 119.61, NLT When I was six years old I had a friend who lived next door. As I recall he was about two years … Continue reading →

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Psalm 119 story…chapter 6

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Robert Franklin

Your decrees have been the theme of my songs wherever I have lived. Psalm 119.54 I count it a privilege to say that during my life so far I found residence in Iowa, Illinois, Washington, Oregon, California, Virginia, Kentucky, and Texas … Continue reading →

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Psalm 119 story…chapter 5

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Robert Franklin

I will walk in freedom, for I have devoted myself to your commandments. Psalm 119.45, NLT Is there a difference between liberty and license? Is freedom more valuable than anarchy? Is it possible to do as one pleases without “hurting” someone … Continue reading →

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My Psalm 119 story…chapter 4

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Robert Franklin

Turn my eyes from worthless things, and give me life through your word. Psalm 119.37, NLT The sunrise is spectacular this morning. The air is clear and cool and the color of the warmth promised to soon come is playing on … Continue reading →

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Psalm 119 story…chapter 3

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Robert Franklin

Keep me from lying to myself. Give me the privilege of knowing your instructions. (Psalm 119.29, NLT) I am ashamed of how often I lie to myself. In fact, whenever I think about it just how often I practice self-deceit … Continue reading →

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Psalm 119.18, Chapter 2

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Robert Franklin

Open my eyes to see the wonderful truths in your instructions. Psalm 119.18 NLT I recently watched a movie described on Netflix as “teen scream.” It was mostly silliness, but in several key scenes I noticed that my wife had … Continue reading →

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