by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Jul 26, 2020 | Grief, Meaning, Military Service
The world lost a hero over the weekend. People I know and care about, my friends, lost an integral part of their family. He was a good man, a great man – part of “The Greatest Generation”. He fought for his country in WWII, and brought home his war...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | May 24, 2020 | Anxiety, Depression, Meaning, Mental Health, Military Service, Personal Growth
I’ve always had a special appreciation for Memorial Day. As a kid, of course it meant the end of school and the beginning of summer. We would often have family cook-outs with my cousins, aunts, and uncles – the adults would enjoy a day of barbecuing and...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Mar 10, 2019 | Anxiety, Depression, Marriage, Mental Health, Military Service, Parenting, Personal Growth, Relationships
I’m just not feeling “it” today. In fact, I’m feeling pretty low. Maybe it’s the weather, or possibly giving up that hour of sleep last night, after staying up a little too late to finish that Netflix series. It could be a little...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Sep 23, 2018 | Mental Health, Military Service, Personal Growth, Relationships
“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” – John 15:13 This may be a Biblical statement, but the same sentiment can be found throughout recorded history, mythology, and even our modern story-telling. 300...