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Restored

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Robert Franklin

Quite a few years ago, I found myself peering through the office window of a close friend’s shop and I spied a forlorn 1955 Pontiac Chieftain parked in his back lot. “Whose car is that?” I asked without giving any … Continue reading →

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Psalm 119 story…chapter 5

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Robert Franklin

I will walk in freedom, for I have devoted myself to your commandments. Psalm 119.45, NLT Is there a difference between liberty and license? Is freedom more valuable than anarchy? Is it possible to do as one pleases without “hurting” someone … Continue reading →

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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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Psalm 119.18, Chapter 2

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Robert Franklin

Open my eyes to see the wonderful truths in your instructions. Psalm 119.18 NLT I recently watched a movie described on Netflix as “teen scream.” It was mostly silliness, but in several key scenes I noticed that my wife had … 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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