What Life lessons Did You Learn on the Playground?

Beth Vogtchallenges, change, childhood, choices, dreams, encouragement, expectations, failure, hope, Life, perspective, Quotes, Relationships 2 Comments

@bethvogt I was thinking about life yesterday. And the children’s game “Mother, May I?” You remember how to play this one, right?   You have one player who is Mother. Other players are, well, just regular players. The regulars line up shoulder to shoulder in front of Mother. Make sure there is plenty of space between Mother and the regulars. …

In Others’ Words: Diamonds in the Rough

Beth VogtIn Others' Words, perspective, Quotes 12 Comments

Sometimes we overlook things of value. We may hold the roughest of diamonds in our hands and, not seeing its worth, toss it to the ground like pebble. Diamonds in the rough come in all forms. They can be: a person we meet who causes us grief or who we don’t understand or particularly like. an experience that we’re forced …

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

Beth VogtFaith, Life, Uncategorized, When Life Doesn't Go According to Plan 45 Comments

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 …