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Taking a Bath with My Clothes On

Posted on January 4, 2010 by Robert Franklin

[picapp align=”center” wrap=”false” link=”term=baptism&iid=2569318″ src=”9/0/1/e/Mexico_Prison_Wedding_ced5.jpg?adImageId=8796130&imageId=2569318″ width=”380″ height=”261″ /] Why we continue the silly practice of adult baptism is one of the most common questions I deal with as a pastor. “Gather ’round we are going celebrate getting this individual wet, … Continue reading →

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Getting Rid of Frodo’s Ring

Posted on December 29, 2009 by Robert Franklin

[picapp align=”left” wrap=”true” link=”term=rings&iid=5275780″ src=”1/d/9/c/Ring_of_light_f389.jpg?adImageId=8716256&imageId=5275780″ width=”234″ height=”183″ /]In the film version of JRR Tolkien’s epic Lord of the Rings, the main character, Frodo, tries to rid himself of the “ring of power” on a couple occasions.  While Frodo’s motives appear pure according to … Continue reading →

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New Year? Really?

Posted on December 28, 2009 by Robert Franklin

[picapp align=”center” wrap=”false” link=”term=new+year&iid=5064385″ src=”d/0/2/7/Man_relaxing_in_52cb.jpg?adImageId=8694064&imageId=5064385″ width=”380″ height=”257″ /] One of my favorite things about the human race is its capacity for optimism.  We weave all sort of things into the nest of our lives in order to provide us some … Continue reading →

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A Family Problem

Posted on November 30, 2009 by Robert Franklin

The modern American experience nearly ensures every person’s first-hand knowledge of problems within the family.  Divorce, abuse, abandonment, conflict, nearly every family experiences at least one of these things first hand.  The hurt and broken lives which come parceled with family problems … Continue reading →

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Stripped

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Robert Franklin

[picapp align=”center” wrap=”false” link=”term=embarrassed&iid=5084362″ src=”5/5/5/a/Boy_69_covering_ab29.jpg?adImageId=7753874&imageId=5084362″ width=”380″ height=”253″ /] Once upon a time not so long ago, the very discussion of being naked in public could horrify even the brashest of souls.  I remember sitting in the locker room raptly listening … Continue reading →

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What if Jesus Had No Feet?

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Robert Franklin

What if Jesus had no feet?  I mean what if he didn’t really walk the dusty roads of Palestine or the traverse the stormy Sea of Galilee.  What if he never climbed a mountain in the wilderness or trudged on … Continue reading →

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