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Psalm 119 story…chapter 6

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Robert Franklin

Your decrees have been the theme of my songs wherever I have lived. Psalm 119.54 I count it a privilege to say that during my life so far I found residence in Iowa, Illinois, Washington, Oregon, California, Virginia, Kentucky, and Texas … Continue reading →

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My Psalm 119 story…in process

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Robert Franklin

Psalm 119.11 (NLT) I have hidden Your word in my heart… Most of us hide things for one of two reasons: We are ashamed or embarrassed by something or, the thing hidden is of value and should be protected against … Continue reading →

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Picture This!

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Robert Franklin

This week’s portion of the 40 Days in the Word adventure is the “Picture It”devotional method.  The challenge of this week’s quiet time is to allow the story to come alive by placing ourselves in the action. Here is the … Continue reading →

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A Box Full

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Robert Franklin

[picapp align=”center” wrap=”false” link=”term=full+box&iid=269263″ src=”0265/74554cf8-9dc7-4a9f-9026-fad09f9746b5.jpg?adImageId=11669056&imageId=269263″ width=”380″ height=”253″ /]I often wonder at the enormity of change in our culture.  As a child, the phrase, “Your box is full” meant simply that a box (cardboard or otherwise) belonging to me, was full.  Currently … Continue reading →

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The shelves are full

Posted on March 18, 2010 by Robert Franklin

[picapp align=”left” wrap=”true” link=”term=refrigerator&iid=162051″ src=”0158/e33658a0-feb4-40e5-bc4d-362ab018b445.jpg?adImageId=11392897&imageId=162051″ width=”234″ height=”156″ /]As I sit in the dark graciously endowed by “Daylight Savings” I look to the day ahead.  The tasks already exceed the time available and I know beyond shadow of doubt tomorrow, should it … Continue reading →

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Singing to a Rock

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Robert Franklin

I have suffered a myriad of strange urges in my life, singing to a rock has not been one of them.  Why would someone serenade a mineral or be joyful over a stone?  I suppose I have seen the light of happiness in a woman’s … Continue reading →

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