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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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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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Awesome…I Mean It!

Posted on September 21, 2009 by Robert Franklin

In the ’80’s “Awesome” became a byword.  Pretty much any thing that surprised us or we thought was a positive, even the genuinely insignificant was declared “Awesome!”  It is now two decades later and our sense of awe about anything is gone.  The … Continue reading →

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International Songs of Joy

Posted on September 18, 2009 by Robert Franklin

Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you judge the peoples with equity and guide the nations upon earth.  (Psalm 67:4, ESV) Sometimes we fall into the pit of believing that God favors our nation above others.  … Continue reading →

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Earth Splitting Joy

Posted on September 16, 2009 by Robert Franklin

And all the people went up after him, playing on pipes, and rejoicing with great joy, so that the earth was split by their noise. (1 Kings 1:40, RSV) The “splitting of the earth” is an obvious hyperbole, so much so that … Continue reading →

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Shouts of Joy, Wails of Remembrance

Posted on September 15, 2009 by Robert Franklin

Very few Americans are unfamiliar with this renowned LIFE photo. Those who were not alive think back to the end of WWII with bemused nostalgia, thinking that it was just one big party, coast to coast. I know this was … Continue reading →

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