Friendships are Risky Business

Beth Vogtacceptance, encouragement, Friendship, gratitude, hope, kindness, Life, Love, perspective, Quotes, Relationships, trust 15 Comments

@bethvogt   My friend Scoti called me after I’d posted my blog “Don’t Believe Everything You Think” last week. The one where I confessed to losing a wrestling match with my thoughts for 48 hours. And how connecting with a friend and focusing on the Truth helped me win the victory. Scoti: Are you okay? I’m worried about you. Me …

When a Dream is Inconvenient

Beth VogtBeth K. Vogt, change, choices, courage, dreams, family, goals, Life, opportunities, perspective, Quotes, success 15 Comments

@bethvogt   My son-in-love David was offered his dream job last weekend – the opportunity he’s wanted since he stepped into his chosen career field seven years ago. He wasn’t floating his resume around, looking for a new job. Now wouldn’t be the time to do that, not when he and my daughter, Amy, have a newborn daughter. Saying yes …

In Others’ Words: The Danger of Precautions

Beth VogtIn Others' Words, lifequotes, quote about choices 9 Comments

I wish I hadn’t always been so cautious in years past. I was a bit of a “tell me the rules and I’ll follow them” kind of person. Let me put it this way: I was a safety patrol girl in school — the one wearing the neon orange belt and helping other kids cross the street. Do they even have …