Tag Archives: compassion

Not All Gods are Equal

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Robert Franklin

There is a section in the President’s ‘remarks’ at the National Prayer Breakfast that attracted a lot of attention. Out of context, I would be horrified by its assertions. In context, however, what the President said was neither incorrect, nor insidious. Continue reading →

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A Sock Full of Nickels

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Robert Franklin

Years ago my employer summoned all the managers from across the country to corporate headquarters. The company housed every manager in a ‘dual occupancy’ hotel room, partly to save money and partly to encourage the managers to form friendships. The … Continue reading →

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A Touch When a Word Would Do

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Robert Franklin

[picapp align=”left” wrap=”true” link=”term=touch&iid=4915429″ src=”3/e/f/e/Amazing_Me_0ce5.jpg?adImageId=10615743&imageId=4915429″ width=”234″ height=”185″ /]Has someone ever comforted you by standing next to you putting their arm around your shoulder while saying nothing?  Ever been nearly knocked down by a friend who playfully bumped into you?  Ever had … Continue reading →

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