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My Psalm 119 story…chapter 4

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Robert Franklin

Turn my eyes from worthless things, and give me life through your word. Psalm 119.37, NLT The sunrise is spectacular this morning. The air is clear and cool and the color of the warmth promised to soon come is playing on … Continue reading →

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Naked, Needy, and No Instructions

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Robert Franklin

So this is the time of year where “pretend” rules the culture.  We pretend we have money, so we spend a lot. We pretend we believe in something so we either go to church or Macy’s, whichever suits. I could … Continue reading →

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Chasing Rainbows

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Robert Franklin

Three-dimensional spectral color superimposed upon the near black canvas of a typical Oregon skyline served all the invitation I needed to cross the street and finally see the “bottom” or “beginning” of a rainbow.  I had witnessed dozens of such … Continue reading →

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Toward Being Thankful

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Robert Franklin

So it is Day 5 in the 40 Days in the Word experience for me. Each day is a joy to spend in God’s word, reviewing truths I know and confessing forgetfulness of truths I learned previously but forgot. Today’s … Continue reading →

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Jack Frost Lives in Africa (Uganda Day 6 & 7)

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Robert Franklin

On Wednesday morning we prepared to shift from Kampala to Jinja.  Our driver arrived and took us a different route out of the Kampala than I had experienced before.  It was good to miss the ubiquitous “jams” that plague the … 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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