“If the ladder is not leaning against the right wall, every step we take just gets us to the wrong place faster.” – Steven R. Covey “The first principle is … Continue reading What We Lean on the Most
Author: scottallenfranke
Carrying Crosses That Change You
“Some things in life cannot be fixed – they can only be carried.” – Megan Devine “Carry the cross patiently and with perfect submission, and in the end it shall … Continue reading Carrying Crosses That Change You
Feelings
“Feelings are just visitors, let them come and go.” – Mooji “It is both a blessing and a curse to feel everything so very deeply.” – d.j. “The worst battle … Continue reading Feelings
The Fragility of Our Existence
“Life was like the ice on an early-winter pond: more fragile than it appeared to be, riddled by hidden fractures, with a cold darkness below.” – Dean Koontz “Yet you … Continue reading The Fragility of Our Existence
Learning to Love God’s Way
“To love without knowing how to love wounds the person we love.” – Thich Nhat Hanh “Learning to love takes time. It takes safety and surrender. It takes truth and … Continue reading Learning to Love God’s Way
Vulnerability Misunderstood
“What makes you vulnerable makes you beautiful” – Brene Brown “Vulnerability is terrifying. The courage it takes to reveal your heart is one of the most daunting, and yet rewarding … Continue reading Vulnerability Misunderstood
The Self-Deception Behind Self-Sufficiency
“The most important consequence of self-sufficiency is freedom. Self-sufficiency is the greatest of all wealth.” – Epicurus “Happiness belongs to the self-sufficient.” – Aristotle “Self-sufficiency leads to empowerment.” – Meenakshi … Continue reading The Self-Deception Behind Self-Sufficiency
Coming to a Place of Acceptance
“Happiness can only exist in acceptance.” – George Orwell “Whatever the present moment contains, accept it as if you had chosen it. Always work with it, not against it. This … Continue reading Coming to a Place of Acceptance
I Will Not, I Will Not, I Will Not!
Words can be so powerful. They can lift us up or tear us down – give us hope or fill us with despair. Even the words of a complete stranger … Continue reading I Will Not, I Will Not, I Will Not!
Who Do You Pray To?
“More than anything, I want to know God.” – Phillip Yancy “Before you pray, spend a moment to fully understand WHAT it is you are about to do and WHO … Continue reading Who Do You Pray To?
Walking Your Predestined Pathway 