Reflection

Fun in the Field

Friday, July 3, 2009

When they’re off the road from accompanying their father on production shoots around the country, a certain group of Franklin Springs children have been eagerly monitoring a new “Inherit the Land” endeavor at their domicile.

Last week, six year old Davis was gleeful when he caught sight of a local farmer having (at long last) arrived with his tractors and implements.

He and a few of his siblings watched excitedly as the cut hay was raked…

And then the big moment, as the process resulted in bales adorning their land…

Next step:  more animals.

Posted on 7/3 at 12:27 PM • Reflection • Permalink

Carver’s Wisdom

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Dr. George Grant, who we interviewed today for our new film about George Washington Carver, has a great appreciation for the insightful musings of Carver:  http://grantian.blogspot.com/

Posted on 5/27 at 12:05 PM • Reflection • Permalink

Tennessee Transplants

Monday, May 18, 2009

These six siblings (cousins of a Franklin Springs family) recently moved from Los Angeles to the countryside not far from Nashville.

The cause of these particular smiles?  When their new garden was finished being tilled today, they realized it was bigger than the yard they had in Southern California…

Posted on 5/18 at 7:34 PM • Reflection • Permalink

Inherit the Beef

Thursday, May 14, 2009

In September of 2007, we reported on certain sons who, having recently returned home from filming Inherit the Land with their father, persuaded said father to step into their inaugural livestock agrarian adventure:  a couple of Black Angus calves.

Time wore on, and the calves grew (as did the boys)...

Temperatures fell, and their coats thickened…

Just in time…

And today, a little over a year and a half later, the grown steers were lured into the barn…

Perilously persuaded to enter a trailer (finally!)...

And were, at long last, ready to leave the farm…

While the sight of the handsome four legged beasts will be missed in the fields (at least until new calves arrive), the three growing boys displayed no signs of sadness.  Their eyes are fixed on the provision that will fill plates around the family meal table in a just a few days.

“Well done, sons!”, proclaimed the father, very thankful for the lessons his sons learned along the way - and the meals his family and friends will be enjoying just around the corner…

Start your own adventure here: Inherit the Land.

Posted on 5/14 at 8:09 PM • Reflection • Permalink

Your Favorite Franklin Springs Film, Young Lady?

Thursday, March 19, 2009

This eight year old deliberated between The Peasall Sisters (Family Harmony), Stonewall Jackson, A Journey Home, then enthusiastically declared “The West Ladies!”

What’s your favorite FSFM film? Let us know!

Posted on 3/19 at 12:52 PM • Reflection • Permalink

Like Father, Like Twins

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Brand loyalty…

Posted on 1/28 at 1:11 PM • Reflection • Permalink

‘Tis the Season

Friday, December 12, 2008

Yes, the weather forecast is calling for 65 degrees and sunny on Monday in Nashville. 

But last night, we enjoyed a wintry surprise as the work day was winding down.  We hurriedly readied the Panasonic HPX500 and grabbed the following, which we share here with you (along with wishes for the same in your community at some point this holiday season)...

 

(To view this video clip, you must have QuickTime 7 installed.)

Posted on 12/12 at 3:54 PM • Reflection • Permalink

Fall Feasts

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Several nights ago, a couple of Franklin Springs families gathered in the early evening for an Autumn celebration.

This week, the feasting will move indoors.  While a little Fall color still lingers in Tennessee, the warmth of the sun in the picture below will now be provided by a roaring fire.

We pray that this Thanksgiving finds you and your loved ones with plenty of time to give plenty of thanks…

Posted on 11/25 at 9:18 AM • Reflection • Permalink

Why We Do What We Do

Sunday, September 14, 2008

For the last five months, a local church body in Tennessee has missed seeing the Kevin Pine family each Lord’s Day.  But they’ve been encouraged and ministered to during that time, knowing that the Pines have taken up temporary residence in Los Angeles at the home of Kevin’s mother for the purpose of caring for her as her health declined.

Mrs. Pine went to be with the Lord last week.  But for the last months of her life, her needs were attended to by the Pines and their four children. We rejoiced that Mrs. Pine was enjoying the earthly blessing of seeing her children’s children (Psalm 128) on a daily basis.

Kevin sent a few pictures today, and we asked his permission to share one with you.

The picture below of 5 year old Lauren with her 86 year old grandmother says more than we’ll ever be able to communicate in one of our Franklin Springs films.  It captures beautifully the vision of family life that we can only hope to further with our projects.

Please pray for the Pine family this week.  While we mourn their loss, we are so grateful for the portrayal they’ve provided of a well functioning family during life’s most difficult times.

Posted on 9/14 at 4:39 PM • Reflection • Permalink

PRAY FOR THE CHAPMANS

Thursday, May 22, 2008

I landed at the airport last night, and was greeted with a phone call letting me know that Steven Curtis Chapman’s five year old daughter, Maria, had been killed in an accident at their family home in Franklin. Tragically, the Chapman’s teenage son struck Maria while pulling his vehicle out of their driveway.

I post this note today in hope that you and your family will pray for Steven, his wife Mary Beth, and their children in the days to come.

I first met Steven back in 1994, shortly after moving to Franklin.  Within a few years, we worked together on a longform video entitled “The Walk”, which looked at his then ten years as a Christian singer/songwriter.  We traveled to London to shoot at Abbey Road Studios, to his hometown of Paducah, Kentucky, and numerous other places around the country.

We’ve done several other projects together over the years, most recently for his adoption foundation, Shaohannah’s Hope (http://www.shaohannahshope.org).

In my time with him, I’ve come to know that much greater than having won more Dove Awards than any other artist in the history of Christian music, his foremost priority is to be a fiercely dedicated husband and father seeking to shepherd his family in a way that honors the Lord.

Maria was the Chapmans’ sixth child, their third adopted daughter.  One doesn’t need to be in the Chapman home long before seeing clearly that Steven and Mary Beth’s hearts are tenderly turned to their children.  I ran into them in downtown Franklin recently; before long, the conversation turned to their interest in potentially homeschooling their younger children.  Whether it’s Christian education (like that received by their older children) or homeschooling, I know that Steven and Mary Beth are seeking God’s very best for their family.

Our hearts are heavy as we consider the Chapman household today.  And so I ask again that you lift up this precious family before the Throne of Grace.  May God comfort them, may He unify them, may He strengthen them, and may He begin even now the healing process in the Chapman family.

Posted by: Ken Carpenter

Posted on 5/22 at 7:28 PM • Reflection • Permalink
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