Author: Dr. Brian Franklin

I go to church because of the mysterious and comforting power of ritual. If my self from 10 or more years ago had read that statement from future

I proudly admit it – I listen to Christmas music all year.  While I’m not sure I could stand songs about jingling bells and Santa for 365 days

It’s primary season in Texas, so it’s that time again.  That time when we get to hear this phrase over and over again: “The Founders believed…” In any

With all the news and political commentary I keep up with, I see one dichotomy which comes up often, and seems to summarize the ideological rift between Republicans

We are all products of our environment.  Families, friends, neighborhoods, religious fellowships, and media influence us in more ways than we can possibly understand. One small but telling

Adoption has become a hot topic lately.  There is all kinds of good news out there – great books, stories about local foster care and adoption, fundraisers for adoptions

Today is a special federal holiday – Washington’s Birthday!  Or, as most of us know it (thanks to endless silhouette crafts in elementary school), Presidents Day! Myths about

As our nation celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day this coming Monday, it is a good time to look back to one of King’s most powerful writings, his

I love listening to Christmas music throughout the year.  It’s joyful, hopeful, and comforting, and that sort of music deserves more than one month of listening! Last year,

If you went through elementary school in the United States then you probably know all about The First Thanksgiving.  In 1620, weary Pilgrims set out from the Old