Washington D.C. Pics

Bob FranquizUncategorized

I posted a photo album of my recent trip to our nation’s capitol. So feel free to check it out. It’s got some sightseeing pics and photos of some of my Pastor peeps…

The good thing about having a cold…

Bob FranquizUncategorized

Since my streak of not being sick is broken (“Illness free since 2003”), I’m learning the good things about having a cold: #1 – Sleep – I normally sleep about 6-7 hours a night. I think I took a 6 hour nap yesterday. Then I slept like a rock. It was glorious. #2 – No guilt for doing nothing – Right now, laying on the couch is my job. Plus, I don’t have the energy to get up. #3 – Reading – I’m going to try to at least read one book while I’m doing nothing (I guess if I’m … Read More

Down for the Count…

Bob FranquizUncategorized

I got home from D.C. yesterday just before noon and I didn’t feel right. I studied until about 10:30 and then passed out on the couch. I woke up this morning and felt terrible. Carey gave me some weird concoction filled with vitamin C and felt good enough to teach this morning. I was delirious by the time I started teaching, so I just went for it. We’re in a series on marriage and today I talked to the guys on what it is to be a man. I felt so bad that I had no energy to sugar coat … Read More

Our Nation’s Capitol

Bob FranquizUncategorized

Mark and I got to Washington D.C. today around 2PM and went straight to the White House. We weren’t able to do a tour, but we were able to take some pictures. We even saw a sniper in the roof (I felt safe). Then we went to Ebenezer’s to see where we’d be tomorrow for the start of the Buzz Conference. I got to meet a couple of the guys from the NCC staff. Cool guys. From there we hit the Memorial trail. We went to the Lincoln Memorial, Korean War Memorial, FDR Memorial, and the Jefferson Memorial. Needless to … Read More

Book Review: The Radical Reformission

Bob FranquizUncategorized

I think the highest compliment I can give The Radical Reformission is the same thing I think when I hear a great song: “I wish I had written that.” The book is that good! Driscoll is insightful, witty, and like me, he probably TiVo’s “The Best Week Ever” so he can OD on pop culture. I don’t know if I’ve connected with a book as much as I connected with this one in quite a while. It was amazing to read a book about ministry and to look at what you’re doing and realize that intuitively you’re doing a majority … Read More

American Idol

Bob FranquizUncategorized

I thought the Idols did well tonight. My prediction is that Paris will be going home. Taylor surprised me with how well he did. Katherine’s 2nd song was much better than the 1st. I don’t know if Phil Collins was the right choice, but she’s going to be at the finale. Chris was great! Both songs were really good. The first song was better, but both were great. He will also be there at the finale. My wife voted for him about a dozen times. Paris’s version of Kiss by Prince was really good. I wasn’t into the Mary J. … Read More

Book Review: Sheet Music

Bob FranquizUncategorized

I just taught a message on Sunday about sex and intimacy, so I picked up “Sheet Music” by Dr. Kevin Leman to do some research. What a great book! I have recommended it to several friends and folks in our church. Sex is such an important part of any marriage and yet it’s a subject that’s rarely talked about. I was amazed at how open Dr. Leman is about his own sex life and how frank he is in answering some questions that would make some people blush. This is not a book just for couples who have lame sex … Read More

3 Days at Disney

Bob FranquizUncategorized

I just got back from Disney last night (Just in time for a leadership meeting). It was great! Carey and I left right after church and were there until Wednesday afternoon. We went with Carey’s sister, her husband, and our niece and nephew. It was awesome! I’m a big Disney fan and they were amazing. Sarah (my niece) had a princess breakfast at Norway in EPCOT and got to meet 4 princesses. I was blown away at how much they value creating an amazing experience. She was so happy, not just to meet the princesses, but to be treated like … Read More

I’m Winning an Oscar!

Bob FranquizUncategorized

Well, not exactly. But I am getting an award. I just found out that Mark, our Worship Pastor and I are getting honored by the South Florida Legacy Music Ministry with an award. What will the award look like? I have no idea. But it’s always nice to get some props and be recognized. It’s happening on Saturday, May 13th @ 6PM. I put more info up as I get it. What do you wear to something like this?

Let’s See if I get this right…

Bob FranquizUncategorized

I started reading into the whole “Emerging” thing (back then, it was just called “Postmodern ministry“) about 4 years ago. So I’ll readily admit that I’m new to the game. While I haven’t agreed with everything written, I’ve been challenged to stretch my thinking and at least defend why I land where I do. But here’s where I think things are getting a bit out of control: First, the challenge was to why Jesus came. Then the conversation moved to why Jesus died. Now the conversation is moving to what sin is. It’s official: I’m over it! I appreciate people … Read More