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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Kyle Franklin

Kyle A. Franklin is a recent graduate of Gonzaga University, where he earned his Master's in Religious Studies. He completed his bachelor's degree in history and religion at Pacific Lutheran University in 2007 and has worked in both the ELCA Lutheran Church and the United Methodist Church.

What a meat smoker taught me about faith

Several months ago, I "rescued" a meat smoker from getting picked up with the garbage in the housing development where I live.

Kyle Franklin

Kyle A. Franklin is a recent graduate of Gonzaga University, where he earned his Master's in Religious Studies. He completed his bachelor's degree in history and religion at Pacific Lutheran University in 2007 and has worked in both the ELCA Lutheran Church and the United Methodist Church.

The gift of helping others

When I was a child I asked for the things I wanted around Christmastime. And, occasionally, I “asked” for the things that I knew would pull on my parents’ heartstrings and would lead them to purchase my wants for me.

Focusing on the humanity of Jesus, not the divinity

What happens to Jesus if we focus on his humanity rather than his divinity? This question has been at the forefront of my thoughts recently.

Why my family is happy I’m not a pastor

Several weeks ago, I went with some relatives to have dinner with the "matriarch" of one side of family. This was the first time I had seen her since I completed my graduate degree in December and, due to both the distance and age that separates us, it had also been many months since we had last talked.

How should we respond to “bikini baristas” and similar businesses?

Spokane has recently found itself in controversy surrounding "bikini baristas" and questions surrounding the morality of these establishments. Women prepare drinks for clients. Money is exchanged for a product and the deal is complete.

Living intentionally

A friend of mine recently asked me how I am able to keep calm and collected in the midst of major stress and uncertain times. On a recent occasion, she accidentally burned a hole in my carpet. Quite literally, my response was, "Okay.  And?" I recognized that what had occurred could not be undone. And, in all honesty, what would be the point of blowing up?

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