The Art of a Childlike Heart

"Don't let the strength of your personal convictions 
become so strong and loud as to have those around you scatter and flee. 


Learn the art of stillness; a calm presence, a patient mind, a peaceful soul, a quiet spirit, and a receptive heart.

Act more than you speak. 

Spend your time finding ways to love people who seem unlovable, and judgement will have no time to manifest within you.

This is the art of living with a childlike heart." 

-Ronda Rae Franklin

Photograph by Ronda Rae Franklin

The Art of a Child

There's only one creator ~ and it isn't you. You get to hold the camera...

"There is nothing that you can accomplish that God doesn't have his hand on. 

This isn't to say you aren't accomplishing it, it simply says you don't do things by your means alone. 

You're not that good, and you don't have to be. 
Just go, do, be; learn to accept the outcome and keep moving. 

Be the best you, and accept God's will over yours. 
His will prevails no matter what you choose to accept."

-Ronda Rae Franklin

Photograph by Ronda Rae Franklin

Artwork Created by God

Stop expecting ~ Start doing

"Question where your disappointment is rooted. Disappointment leads to regret; regret to resentment. Resentment breads bitterness; bitterness leads to hatred. From hatred anger is formed; love is lost. Instead of falling to disappointment, seek the root. It always begins with expectation. Disappointment is eminent where expectation thrives. Stop creating a life of disappointment." 

-Ronda Rae Franklin

Photograph: No Expectations ~ let the waves of life surprise you. 

by Ronda Rae Franklin

Find your pieces so you can make the best possible shape with what you have.

"In moments of affliction you’re exposed to illness, trial, and yourself for whom you accurately are. Affliction enhances character - good or bad. Recognize every part of you without fear or trepidation, and welcome the occasion to enhance the splendor and diminish the unsavory. Remember to whom your splendor belongs and to whom your unsavory belongs, and put them in their perspective places." –Ronda Rae Franklin

Photograph: The Glorious Shapes of God's Children

by Ronda Rae Franklin