In Others’ Words: Revved Up or Relaxed

Beth VogtIn Others' Words, Life, Quotes 13 Comments

I experienced the whole “stuck in overdrive” ordeal  for real yesterday. I was driving on the highway when my car started revving up and, even when I tried to brake, the car wouldn’t slow down. I was coming up on my exit — and a red light — in a minute or less, and praying my car would stop even as …

In Others’ Words: The Lesson in the Waiting

Beth VogtIn Others' Words, perspective, Quotes 9 Comments

I came across this quote while reading a book by author Robin Jones Gunn last week. Yes, I underlined it, thinking, “This will be a great quote for a future blog post.” Today’s the day. We’ve all waited for something … counted out the seconds, minutes, hours … days, weeks, months … and rejoiced when the waiting was over and …

In Others’ Words: Why I’m Thankful for 6 A.M.

Beth VogtIn Others' Words, perspective, Scripture 10 Comments

Funny thing about this blog … I almost gave up on posting it. I’ve had trouble with PicMonkey, the program I use to design my graphics. For the past two weeks, when I try to save my images, the program freezes. Then I have to shut down my computer and start all over again. Tonight that happened not once, not …

In Others’ Words: Barren is … as Barren Does …

Beth VogtIn Others' Words, quote about life, Uncategorized 14 Comments

Sometimes when I tell another person how oh-so-very busy I am … well, I’m hoping they don’t hear the hint of pride in my voice. I’m a busy, busy person. That must mean I have a life worth living … a life of significance … that oh, maybe, I’m important somehow? (And now I’m shaking my head as I think: You’re …

When Life Doesn’t Go According to Plan: Guest Post with Debut Author Melissa Tagg

Beth VogtContemporary Romance, Faith, Fun, Life, Uncategorized, When Life Doesn't Go According to Plan 51 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 fourth 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 …