Noon

Bob FranquizUncategorized

“It was now about the sixth hour, and darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour, for the sun stopped shining. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” When he had said this, he breathed his last.” (Luke 23:44-46)

History of Religion

Bob FranquizUncategorized

I was sent this today. It’s a history of religion throughout the world. Pretty fascinating… Here’s the link if the graphic is too small: https://www.mapsofwar.com/ind/history-of-religion.html I can’t speak for the rest of the site, but this presentation was interesting…

Silence, Songs, and Psalms…

Bob FranquizUncategorized

The life of a Pastor is many things, but if it’s anything, it’s loud. There’s so many voices all the time (insert joke here). I was driving home from my Pastor’s coaching meeting today and after calling Carey and catching up a little on how things were going, I spent a good while of my 3 hour trip home in silence. It was really nice. I’ve been in this mood lately where I’m listening to 2 songs off the new Five for Fighting album over and over again. The songs are just connecting with me. John Ondrasik has this ability … Read More

3PM on a Certain Friday…

Bob FranquizUncategorized

And at the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?” which is translated, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” Some of those who stood by, when they heard that, said, “Look, He is calling for Elijah!” Then someone ran and filled a sponge full of sour wine, put it on a reed, and offered it to Him to drink, saying, “Let Him alone; let us see if Elijah will come to take Him down.” And Jesus cried out with a loud voice, and breathed His last.” (Mark 15:34-37)