Choosing Our Anchors Wisely

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@bethvogt I own two anchor necklaces. My husband gave me one last Christmas. The other was also a Christmas gift from my dear friend, Angie. I’ve worn one necklace most days this past year. The other one hangs from the rear-view mirror in my car so I see it most days, too. Why are these two necklaces so important to …

Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt Stop #6

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Su With apologies for this post being delivered to your inboxes twice in one day. There was a glitch in posting. And yes, we are posting a day early to ensure that when the scavenger hunt goes live, all the links on all the posts work smoothly for you! Welcome to the Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt! If you’ve just discovered …

In Others’ Words: Coming to Grips with Age

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Jamie Lee Curtis, Barbie, and Me @bethvogt   Did you know Jamie Lee Curtis, one of my favorite actresses, turned 60 last November 22? And Barbie – yes, that Barbie, whose real name is Barbara Millicent Roberts – turns 60 in a few short months on March 9. And then there’s me. On May 5, I’ll be 60 years old. …

In Others’ Words: The Basic Ingredients of Christmas

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Here we are in the first week of December, with Christmas 3 weeks away. My youngest daughter turns 18 on Christmas Eve. 18 years old! And 2019 is 4 weeks away. I have to agree that time and love are the basic ingredients of a merry Christmas — the best parts of Christmas. And with that in mind, I’m signing …

In Others’ Words: My One Word for 2019

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  Let’s talk about choosing One Word for the coming year.  2019 is just over a month away, but if you’ve been reading this blog for awhile, then you know that I gave up New Year’s resolutions thirteen years ago. All my good intentions — the “I wills” and the “I won’ts” — faded so quickly, and I always misplaced …