When You Meet a Family Crisis on a Street Corner

Beth VogtBeth K. Vogt, brokenness, challenges, choices, crisis, family, kindness, Life, perspective, Quotes, Reality, Relationships 17 Comments

Learning to Listen with Our Hearts @bethvogt   I went for a walk with my friend Mary yesterday morning. We’re long-time walking buddies, but this was our first opportunity in months to go walking together. You know how life gets busy and days go by and you keep thinking, “Maybe tomorrow there’ll be time to do (fill in the blank.)” …

In Others’ Words: Imperfect Learning

Beth VogtIn Others' Words, Quotes, Relationships 2 Comments

I like to tell people that I don’t hang around with perfect people because they make me uncomfortable. I usually say it in such a way that I get a laugh. Ha ha ha. Nobody’s perfect, right?  Except those of us pretending that we are. Acting like we have life all figured out. All under control. Been there, done that. Had …

In Others’ Words: Waste Not, Want Not

Beth VogtIn Others' Words, Life 26 Comments

It all comes down to response, doesn’t it? I can’t always control what happens in my life — the joys or the sorrows. Even when I make a decision that I’ve determined is right and best, that doesn’t mean I control other people’s responses. What I see as leading to healing and wholeness, someone else may interpret as wrong. And …

Guest Post: Debut Author Olivia Newport

Beth VogtContemporary Romance, Quotes, Uncategorized, Writing 19 Comments

Today my friend and fellow debut author, Olivia Newport, shares a quote with us. Olivia will be joining me, Katie Ganshert and Dani Pettrey for an a-ma-zing launch party on May 15th! Mark your calendars  & plan to join us.       “It always happens. When you give these little people power, it goes to their head like strong …