“God simply keeps reaching down into the dirt of humanity and resurrecting us from the graves we dig ourselves through our violence, our lies, our selfishness, our arrogance, and our … Continue reading A God Who Reaches Down
Author: scottallenfranke
Our Desire to Be in Control
“Our anxiety does not come from thinking about the future, but from wanting to control it.” – Kahlil Gibran “You have power over your mind – not outside events. Realize … Continue reading Our Desire to Be in Control
Our Desire to Be Loved
“We loved with a love that was more than love.” – Edgar Allan Poe “Where there is love there is life.” – Mahatma Gandhi “I love you, and that’s the … Continue reading Our Desire to Be Loved
Leaving Things Behind
“The first thing in all progress is to leave something behind.” – George Macdonald “There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind.” – C.S. Lewis “That … Continue reading Leaving Things Behind
Fully Known
“To be loved but not known is comforting but superficial. To be known and not loved is our greatest fear. But to be fully known and truly loved is, well, … Continue reading Fully Known
Underestimating Our Impact
“We are not who we say we are, we’re not who we want to be – we are the sum of the influence and impact that we have, in our … Continue reading Underestimating Our Impact
Hidden Within Christmas
“The most beautiful things are always hidden.” – Ainesh Suthar “There is in all visible things a hidden wholeness.” – Thomas Merton With Christmas fast approaching, I wanted to share … Continue reading Hidden Within Christmas
A World Full of Victims
“Those with a perpetual victim mindset tend to create the situations from which they suffer.” – Steve Maraboli “In every moment you have a choice to be a victim or … Continue reading A World Full of Victims
The Biggest Problem We Face
Take a moment to think deeply about the greatest problems you are facing currently. Spend some time analyzing them – contemplating when they originated and how they made the transition … Continue reading The Biggest Problem We Face
Living with a Sense of Awe
“I think this is how we are supposed to be in this world – present and in awe.” – Anne Lamott “He who can no longer pause to wonder and … Continue reading Living with a Sense of Awe
Walking Your Predestined Pathway 