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The Changing of Seasons

Posted on October 7, 2009 by Robert Franklin

And I will make them and the places all around my hill a blessing, and I will send down the showers in their season; they shall be showers of blessing. (Ezekiel 34.26) I really enjoy the changing of seasons. I … Continue reading →

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International Songs of Joy

Posted on September 18, 2009 by Robert Franklin

Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you judge the peoples with equity and guide the nations upon earth.  (Psalm 67:4, ESV) Sometimes we fall into the pit of believing that God favors our nation above others.  … Continue reading →

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Shouts of Joy, Wails of Remembrance

Posted on September 15, 2009 by Robert Franklin

Very few Americans are unfamiliar with this renowned LIFE photo. Those who were not alive think back to the end of WWII with bemused nostalgia, thinking that it was just one big party, coast to coast. I know this was … Continue reading →

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That’s Not Fair!

Posted on September 8, 2009 by Robert Franklin

One of the most difficult lessons we have attempted to teach in our household, is the truth, “Life is not fair and we don’t really want it to be.” All three of my children have looked at me with unbelief, … Continue reading →

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I Disabled My Firewall—Life is Great!

Posted on August 21, 2009 by Robert Franklin

Like most members of the educated cyber world, I am deathly afraid of either being hacked or contracting some nasty computer bug. I went for nearly twenty years without a binary-based infection before finally inadvertently letting a computer Trojan loose … 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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