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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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Earth Splitting Joy

Posted on September 16, 2009 by Robert Franklin

And all the people went up after him, playing on pipes, and rejoicing with great joy, so that the earth was split by their noise. (1 Kings 1:40, RSV) The “splitting of the earth” is an obvious hyperbole, so much so that … 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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Jilted Joy

Posted on September 9, 2009 by Robert Franklin

Why did you flee secretly and deceive me, and did not tell me so that I might have sent you away with joy and with songs, with timbrel and with lyre; and did not allow me to kiss my sons and … Continue reading →

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School Is In Session

Posted on August 18, 2009 by Robert Franklin

“I have told you these things so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow!” (John 15:11, NLT) This time of year always spurs nostalgia for me. I am one of those “wierdos” who really … Continue reading →

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