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How Good is Your Shepherd?

Posted on July 22, 2009 by Robert Franklin

“Once you were like sheep who wandered away. But now you have turned to your Shepherd, the Guardian of your souls.” (1 Peter 2:25, NLT) One of the longstanding debates amongst the followers of Jesus is the efficacy of salvation, … Continue reading →

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To Disdain Repentance

Posted on July 21, 2009 by Robert Franklin

“Therefore now, O Lord, please take my life from me, for it is better for me to die than to live.” And the Lord said, “Do you do well to be angry?” (Jonah 4:3-4, ESV)   What distress could cause … Continue reading →

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“For the Sake of the Children”

Posted on July 20, 2009 by Robert Franklin

And I said, “O Lord God of heaven, the great and awesome God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, let your ear be attentive and your eyes open, to hear the … Continue reading →

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Pictorial Narrative of the Uganda Experience (pt. 4)

Posted on July 17, 2009 by Robert Franklin

Because the work we participated in focuses on sharing the gospel with the very poor, the issue of a meeting place is paramount.  The local Ugandan congregation is not able to financially support their pastors (pastors keep jobs and minister … Continue reading →

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Who art Thou?

Posted on July 16, 2009 by Robert Franklin

But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. (Matthew 6:33, ESV) In 1991 I found myself unemployed for the first time since age 14. I had in my hand … Continue reading →

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A Pictorial Narrative of the Uganda Experience (pt. 3)

Posted on July 15, 2009 by Robert Franklin

One of the things I did as a young man for hours upon hours was go door to door asking for the privilege of sharing the good news concerning Jesus Christ. The effort was 99% unsuccessful, but the 1% who … Continue reading →

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