Category Archives: Bible Study

Questions that arise from Main Street’s small group studies

Just Tell My Why!

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Robert Franklin

When my children were little, we had a “Why? bucket.”  It was really just a plastic cup I conscripted from the kitchen cupboard, but we made it work.  The purposes for the Why bucket were many, but two were primary: … Continue reading →

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$1.10 Gasoline…while it lasts!

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Robert Franklin

If you went to the gas station expecting to pay well over $4.00 for a gallon of gasoline and watched the pump tally your purchase at the rate of $1.10 what would you do?  Would you go in and offer … Continue reading →

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The Day After

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Robert Franklin

“The Day After” is used in different contexts and applied to diverse situations.  There remains a common thread in all of the phrase’s uses: disappointment.  For instance, the day after Christmas is often a let down.  The toys of yesterday … Continue reading →

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It was a good Friday…

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Robert Franklin

Today I had the honor of accepting an invitation to preach at First Baptist Church Covington.  My good friend, prayer partner, and (fellow bald man) the right Reverend Adam Crews extended the offer to lead this historic African-American congregation in … Continue reading →

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Uganda Day 8 (or day ate)

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Robert Franklin

We bid farewell to our friends in Jinja Friday morning.  It was difficult for me to return to the hustle and press of Kampala, to be separated again from Lionel (who I only was able to see for a few … Continue reading →

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Uganda Day 5

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Robert Franklin

Well…today started with an earthquake (more of a tremor really).  A few minutes later the power left off.  I had a hot shower for the first time since arriving.  It was really too hot (but I am NOT complaining).  It … Continue reading →

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