Franklin Springs Family Media

Four Thousand Words

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

If the adage is true that a picture says a thousand words, we like the first four thousand words shared by readers who responded to the post below.

To those who posted comments about families with one child:  we absolutely concur that a family blessed with one child is no less a family than one with an overflowing quiver.  The point of our post - and these pictures - is to offer a reminder of the beauty of sibling relationships.  The media seems to typically portray siblings as being continually at odds; in the case of the Time Magazine article referenced below, the notion is set forth that the absence of siblings may actually be preferential for both the parents and the single child.  We just want to weigh in (a thousand words at a time) with another perspective…

Do you have a picture that celebrates the joy of sibling relationships?  Share your thousand words here: contact.

Siblings, Anyone?

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

We walked into Gelson’s Market in Old Town Pasadena last week and were greeted by this magazine cover:

The article is basically a defense of the single child family.  While we of course agree that a family who is given one child should celebrate and embrace family life as fully as every family, we are very much of the opinion that children (plural) are a blessing from the Lord, and of the many family riches He bestows, the relationship between siblings is uniquely rich.

It’s challenging for any humans to exist in close proximity, no doubt.  But the rewarding closeness forged between siblings makes us want to set forth images that support a viewpoint different than the one propagated in the article above.

A picture says a thousand words, right?  We’re not sure who’s happier in this arrangement, the big brother or his baby sister.  But here’s a thousand words to get us started:

Do you have a picture that captures the joy and beauty found in sibling relationships?  If so, we’d like to post some of these images in coming days.  Join us by sending your sibling stills by clicking here.

Let’s tell a different story…

Waller World

Saturday, July 24, 2010

The frequent inquiries continue:  “when are you going to do a follow up on the Waller family?”. 

Since we traveled to Israel with the Wallers several years ago to film segments of A Journey Home, the Waller family has continued to travel back and forth to serve farmers in “The Land”.

Tommy is home in Tennessee for several days before returning to Israel, and we sat down with him on Friday to shoot an update interview, which will appear as a bonus feature on the forthcoming re-release of A Journey Home.  He talked about the wedding of Brayden (his oldest son), becoming a grandfather, the challenges and victories of being a fully-engaged father, and much more. 

We’ll look forward to sharing more about the exciting world of the Wallers soon…

HSB in Los Angeles & San Antonio

Friday, July 23, 2010

Congratulations to Ruth M. and Jay A., who were the recipient of Homestead Blessings Gift Packs at recent conferences in California and Texas.

Another winner will be drawn after this weekend in Phoenix…

The Fab Five

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Pre-orders start later today…

Venture Academy Lecture Series

Friday, July 16, 2010

Pre-orders begin next week…

Fifty Percent Off Mid-Summer Films Sale - Ends July 18

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Help rejuvenate from the heat of summer with our family edifying films summer sales event. All films and film packs are up to 50% off and all orders over $30 or more will receive FREE SHIPPING. This is a limited time offer that ends July 18th. We have a host of new film titles slated for release this fall that we look forward to telling you about, but we encourage you to take advantage of this limited time summer savings while there is opportunity…

Young Charlie Fans

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

These three brothers stopped by recently to let us know that their favorite Franklin Springs DVD is Charlie Zahm:  An Evening of Classic Melodies.  The veracity of their claim was substantiated when they launched into a spirited rendition of “Scotland the Brave”.

View the trailer below:

Feedback on Family Works

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Feedback is starting to come in on our newest title, “Family Works:  Inspiring Profiles of Family Business”.
This one arrived this morning:

This is a great show and I believe is perfect for the times that we are in. I believe it will encourage families in faith toward starting a new business. And I love the stories of these entrepreneurs who share their faith in God.

Today’s the Day

Friday, July 2, 2010

Our newest film is shipping today…

Order now