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40 Days in the Word

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Robert Franklin

Today marks the first “official” day in Main Street’s 40 Days in the Word experience.  Some have already started, others will begin later this week, but the family here is beginning 2012 spending time with God day by day by … Continue reading →

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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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Dink, Dink

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Robert Franklin

Dink, dink: the unmistakable sound of emptiness at the bottom of the consumed pot as the ladle is pressed down for one more drought.  Oh, if only I knew how to spell the scraping sound of hope as that same … Continue reading →

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Political Wrangling

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Robert Franklin

Readers aware of the power of post headings are forewarned.  For the new initiate, I am going to write about politics and I have a point to press. I am growing increasingly horrified by the conversation in the public square.  … Continue reading →

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Concerning losing things…

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Robert Franklin

Since I was old enough to have personal possessions I have exhibited an inability to keep track of what “belongs” to me.  Wristwatches, socks, books, keys, sunglasses, wallets, calendars, passwords…if it is not attached to my person or not one of … Continue reading →

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