In Others’ Words: Eliminate Hurry

Beth VogtIn Others' Words, perspective, Quotes 6 Comments

I almost … almost made this a one word blog post. The one word would have been “How?” How do we “Ruthlessly eliminate hurry”? Dallas Willard’s statement is grand — Stop hurrying — and show no mercy toward anything that stands in your way of slowing down! — but let’s be honest with one another. Eliminating hurry from our lives …

In Others’ Words: The Problem of a Fast-Paced Life

Beth VogtIn Others' Words, Life, Quotes 8 Comments

I had a lunch date with my husband yesterday. While we were talking, he mentioned the year anniversary of someone coming to work at his office. I stopped him and said, “Has it really been a year? That time went by fast.” Life moving fast? That happens a lot.  I start counting down to something special, something weeks or even …

In Others’ Words: Chasing the Dream

Beth Vogtdreams, In Others' Words, Quotes 9 Comments

It’s the middle of November, which means I’m thinking of Thanksgiving … and then Christmas … and then the New Year is is fast approaching. Are you feeling breathless yet? This is the time of year I often look forward and backward at the same time. I consider what I wanted to accomplish during the past year — did my dreams …