I’ve found that when I hope to encourage others, God often prompts me to share my less-than shining moments. This is one of those times. Today I’m sharing the first part of the story of when my faith foundered, part one of a three-part series recounting a less-than stellar season in my faith journey. It ain’t pretty, but it’s honest. *** …
In Others’ Words: America
Happy 4th of July! Tomorrow I’ll be celebrating with family and friends! I’m thankful for this country — and am especially thankful for the men and women who have served in the armed forces, defending our country’s freedom. What are you doing on July 4th? I’m taking off Friday, so I’ll be back on Monday with a week-long, three-part …
In Others’ Words: Education
Not all of my friendships have lasted. That’s not surprising, I know. It’s rare for a friendship to span elementary school through high school on into college and everything beyond: a career, a marriage (or not), kiddos (or not) life choices that draw us further apart than a geographical move ever could. But there are times when I have closed …
In Others’ Words: Patience
What are you waiting for? And are you waiting patiently — or going the more forceful route? Read the first chapter of Catch a Falling Star by Beth K. Vogt! Click to Tweet
When Life Doesn’t Go According to Plan Blog Series (& a Winner!)
An idea kept nudging me as I prepped for the release of Catch a Falling Star. The book’s imaginary characters wrestle with the question “What do you do when life doesn’t go according to plan?” Real people wrestle with that same question every day. And this thought wouldn’t be silenced: Why not have writer-friends blog about how they handled life …
In Others’ Words: Losing
I like to win. Hang around me long enough — and especially if you play a game like Scotland Yard or Bohnanza! with me — and you’ll learn that I don’t like to lose. I know how to lose well, but, well … I embraced the whole “If you’re going to play, then play to win” mantra years ago. Let’s …
In Others’ Words: Riches Untold
As I look back over this past week, I can think of many things that made my life richer: Skyping with a special friend Creative texting with another — emoticons can be fun, y’all! Impromptu game nights after dinner The zest of fresh pineapple and watermelon and peaches and nectarines — the flavor of summer But thankfulness welled up deep …
When Life Doesn’t Go According to Plan: Guest Post by Author Susan May Warren
My novel, Catch a Falling Star, asks the question: Is life about accomplishing plans … or wishes coming true … or something more? Today’s post is the final entry in the “When Life Doesn’t Go According to Plan” Wednesday blog series, 11 guest posts by authors and writers, including Deborah Raney, Rachel Hauck, and Susan May Warren, who explore the question: What do …
In Others’ Words: Listen
At times I am the worst of listeners. There’s a Vogt family joke that somebody needs to make me a T-shirt with this statement printed across the back: If you can read this, then I can’t hear you. My responsibility? To wear this one-of-a-kind T-shirt whenever I’m seated at my desk, writing. Hhhhmmmm. I’m going to need more than one …
In Others’ Words: These Days …
We are facing another wildfire here in Colorado Springs: the Black Forest Fire. The fire erupted on Tuesday and has already become the largest and most destructive fire in Colorado history. As I type this, it is all of 5% contained. 360 homes have been burned — completely destroyed. 15,700 acres destroyed. We are safe — the fire is northeast …