Category Archives: Bible Study

Questions that arise from Main Street’s small group studies

God Wears Tattoos

Posted on October 1, 2009 by Robert Franklin

…Even these may forget, yet I will not forget you. Behold, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands… (Isaiah 49:15b-16a, ESV) I remember the first time I came across this verse. I was teaching through Isaiah, looking … Continue reading →

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Joy in the Planning

Posted on September 30, 2009 by Robert Franklin

Deceit fills hearts that are plotting evil; joy fills hearts that are planning peace! (Proverbs 12:20, NLT) What would my life look like if I were “planning peace”?  I believe that most would immediately conjure some sort of political action, … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Terror

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Robert Franklin

The “T” word is now part of our regular vocabulary.  As with many other contemporary words, “terror” once conveyed a definite meaning, but now the word is stripped of its emotional power through common usage by unimaginative and unmotivated news writers.  … Continue reading →

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I’d Rather Not Know

Posted on September 28, 2009 by Robert Franklin

In our lives there are always things we would just rather not know.  Information like, “How many germs are in my mouth…or in the mouth of the one I just ‘french kissed’ ?”(Ewww!) or “What really happens to food after … Continue reading →

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Sneaky Jesus

Posted on September 25, 2009 by Robert Franklin

Wednesday night I finished sharing my heart with the Providence Baptist Church in Trimble County, KY. The congregation had patiently and persistently put up with me since Sunday morning as I was their “guest preacher” at their annual revival. It … Continue reading →

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The Nun God

Posted on September 23, 2009 by Robert Franklin

I had the opportunity to listen to a radio show that featured former nun, Karen Armstrong, as she promoted her new book, A Case For God.  According to the interview, Ms. Armstrong has been able to transcend the insufficient ideas and … Continue reading →

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