Category Archives: Devotional

Musings and Confessions from Personal Bible Study

Just Can’t Get Over It!

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Robert Franklin

During yesterday’s Bible reading I ran across this Psalm again.  It is familiar to me, but in this day it echoes in the depths of my soul. How blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered!  How blessed is the … Continue reading →

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Give Me a Break!

Posted on June 1, 2010 by Robert Franklin

June is arrived and talk of vacation is as heavy as the hot and humid air outside.  One of the phenomena I have witnessed is that often a “vacation” after a vacation is necessary.  For most people vacation is going and … Continue reading →

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God called, sent him to voicemail…

Posted on May 25, 2010 by Robert Franklin

[picapp align=”left” wrap=”true” link=”term=voice+mail&iid=833610″ src=”8/9/7/4/MacWorld_Expo_Contiunes_eb73.jpg?adImageId=12983773&imageId=833610″ width=”234″ height=”350″ /]I recently met with a friend of mine for lunch. He is one of those men most cannot help but to desire to be his companion. He is intelligent, easy-going, extraordinarily talented, a … Continue reading →

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Thankful to Suffer and Die

Posted on May 24, 2010 by Robert Franklin

If I knew I would soon die I would have many regrets, but would be thankful for the knowledge and make the best of the moments yet to come. If I knew I would soon suffer and then die, I … Continue reading →

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Talking Back

Posted on May 11, 2010 by Robert Franklin

[picapp align=”left” wrap=”true” link=”term=talking+child&iid=263944″ src=”0260/4c57b11d-4169-41a3-98e9-415af9f41a03.jpg?adImageId=12823163&imageId=263944″ width=”234″ height=”350″ /]”Don’t talk back” was a common refrain at my childhood home. My siblings and I were adept in the use of the English language and thus had to learn the discipline of when … Continue reading →

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Getting Rid of the Fuzzies

Posted on April 21, 2010 by Robert Franklin

[picapp align=”left” wrap=”true” link=”term=dryer&iid=162088″ src=”0158/a637e299-bac1-4c54-9089-9308ae4b0ecd.jpg?adImageId=12599585&imageId=162088″ width=”234″ height=”351″ /]After waiting a little too long, I finally asked Michelle to pick me up some new clothes. She did some great bargain hunting and arrived back home “mission accomplished.” The next day I … Continue reading →

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