In My Words: Turning My Back from Turning My Back on God (Part 2)

Beth VogtFaith, Life 43 Comments

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. On Monday, I shared the circumstances that cause my faith to founder — and the first mistake I made along my way to doubt: I lost sight of the truth of who God is. Welcome …

In My Words: Turning Back from Turning My Back on God (Part 1)

Beth VogtFaith, Life 51 Comments

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: These Days …

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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 …

When Life Doesn’t Go According to Plan: Guest Post by Debut Author Patricia Bradley

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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 tenth 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 you …

In Others’ Words: Friction

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I’ll be honest: I want the polishing without the friction. The perfection without the adversity. I can read the passage about counting trials as “all joy” and nod my  head, thinking, “Of course I will. I’m your girl, God. Bring it on.” And then God goes about polishing and perfecting me.  He reveals my sin, scraping it off so that …

When Life Doesn’t Go According to Plan: Guest Post by Writer & Cartoonist Dave Hamlin

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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 eighth 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 you …

When Life Doesn’t Go According to Plan: Guest Post by Author Rachel Hauck

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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 seventh 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 you …

When Life Doesn’t Go According to Plan: Guest Post by Author Lisa Jordan

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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 sixth 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 you …

When Life Doesn’t Go According to Plan: Guest Post Author Deborah Raney

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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 fifth 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 you …

In Others’ Words: Failure

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  Now there’s a truth I wish I’d learned years ago: Failure is an event. An event.  There’s no denying that we all experience failures of all kinds in this world. Failures caused by our decisions and our choices. Failures caused by the decisions and choices of others. Deliberate actions and accidental missteps — both leading to failures. But the …