Category Archives: God Questions

Questions about God’s Revelation of Himself Posed by My Friends

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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Standing on a Sandbar with the Tide Coming In

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Robert Franklin

The ebb and flow of the oceans often create long stretches of quasi-land we call “sandbars.”  For the adventurous, a sandbar is an open invitation to stand far from shore and to enjoy the view from a perch normally reserved … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Letters and Papers from Prison

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Robert Franklin

I have had this book for a long time.  I have picked it up and put it down more times than I care to admit.  After reading it this past week, I am ashamed that I did not read it years ago. … Continue reading →

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I Learned Something Today

Posted on March 19, 2010 by Robert Franklin

[picapp align=”center” wrap=”false” link=”term=angry+teacher&iid=155546″ src=”0151/b4891893-d860-46c4-bae7-95afe27c4146.jpg?adImageId=11415448&imageId=155546″ width=”380″ height=”253″ /]I was privileged to have some really good teachers in junior high school.  One of my favorites was Glennis Coulter, a 5′ 0″ (or smaller) spitfire of a woman.  I remember her pulling me out … Continue reading →

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To Give an Offense

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Robert Franklin

[picapp align=”left” wrap=”true” link=”term=eating&iid=7386012″ src=”9/b/0/a/Indonesian_Tree_Man_50bd.jpg?adImageId=8819663&imageId=7386012″ width=”234″ height=”156″ /]Grace that reflects the power and presence of the Holy Spirit is simultaneously strong and sensitive.  Long before “political correctness” became a catch phrase, there stood a Biblical command to exercise freedom in … Continue reading →

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Taking a Bath with My Clothes On

Posted on January 4, 2010 by Robert Franklin

[picapp align=”center” wrap=”false” link=”term=baptism&iid=2569318″ src=”9/0/1/e/Mexico_Prison_Wedding_ced5.jpg?adImageId=8796130&imageId=2569318″ width=”380″ height=”261″ /] Why we continue the silly practice of adult baptism is one of the most common questions I deal with as a pastor. “Gather ’round we are going celebrate getting this individual wet, … Continue reading →

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