In Others’ Words: Broken Legacy

Beth VogtFaith, In Others' Words, Life, Quotes 22 Comments

I used to handle difficulties this way: I’d lay awake at night and think Just give me a minute. I’ll figure this out.  I wasn’t praying — I was plotting. I wasn’t asking God for help because I was going to fix whatever was broken — a plan, a relationship, a dream — all by myself. I’m older now and yes, …

In Others’ Words: Blessed are We …

Beth VogtFaith, Life 12 Comments

God is a God of relationship. He wants a relationship with us … and he wants us in relationship with others. One thing I know — and I write about: relationships are messy. We are  broken, messy people trying to love other broken, messy people. Sometimes, when God steps into our fumbling attempts at relationship, something beyond us transpires. I …