When he was four, Franklin's aunt paid for his piano lessons by collecting aluminum cans. During his bumpty road to a huge success in the recording industry - Franklin encountered a 20 year addiction with pornography. He wants you to know, as Christians, we need to take seriously the power of addiction in whatever form it manifests itself. Porn Epidemic: Kirk's Success - Kirk Franklin on "Oprah" and Kirk Franklin's Freedom from the 700 Club.

UPDATE: AG Phill Kline

General Kline of Kansas may file charges himself against illegal abortions and concealment of child rape by Dr. George Tiller and Planned Parenthood before he leaves office on January 8th. Earlier, Kansas Supreme Court denied requests to appoint a special prosecutor to oversee this ongoing criminal investigation into the clinics and doctor. General Kline's office advises - that he appreciates the strong support.read more

Endurance of Character

President Bush has endured a lot of discussions about his handling of the war in Iraq. But one of the areas where he deserves great credit is in his judicial nominations, which are reshaping the courts much in the way President Reagan's picks did 20 years ago. Reshaping the courts

Waiting on Victory The Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, in full session, will rehear a case involving a longtime display of a Bible deplayed since the l950's in front of the old civil courthouse being renovated in Houston. Three years ago an atheist sued Harris County over the Bible display, where an attorney with a brief - says the Star of Hope Mission's memorial to William Mosher is protected speech under the First Amendment.   Read More

Spiritual Inspiration  

Psalm 112: 2 Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who finds great delight in his commands.