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Descending Into Greatness

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Robert Franklin

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The Killing of God’s Will

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Robert Franklin

[picapp align=”left” wrap=”true” link=”term=pharoah&iid=3186557″ src=”5/a/b/5/Aerial_Of_Valley_9ed1.jpg?adImageId=9373463&imageId=3186557″ width=”234″ height=”309″ /]From the halls of Pharaoh’s palace to the sand hills of Pharaoh’s labor farms, Moses saw the best and worst the world had to offer.  The injustice and deprivation inflicted on his countryman gave Moses cause to take action.  Moses’ … 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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Joy Above, Below and In-between

Posted on December 30, 2009 by Robert Franklin

“Pay attention, O Jacob, for you are my servant, O Israel. I, the Lord, made you, and I will not forget you. I have swept away your sins like a cloud. I have scattered your offenses like the morning mist. … Continue reading →

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Polar Nonsense

Posted on December 23, 2009 by Robert Franklin

[picapp align=”center” wrap=”false” link=”term=polar+express&iid=7164928″ src=”e/4/c/9/TOURISM_b11b.JPG?adImageId=8568696&imageId=7164928″ width=”380″ height=”274″ /] Believe in what your heart is saying Hear the melody that’s playing There’s no time to waste There’s so much to celebrate Believe in what you feel inside And give your dreams … Continue reading →

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How Can I Sing?

Posted on November 3, 2009 by Robert Franklin

“How shall we sing the Lord’s song in a foreign land? If I forget you, O Jerusalem, let my right hand forget its skill! Let my tongue stick to the roof of my mouth, if I do not remember you, … Continue reading →

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