New Year No Guilt!

Time to order your KINDLE VERSION of the first volume of Restoring the Joy: Leaving My Guilt at the Cross. http://www.amazon.com/Restoring-Joy-Leaving-Conversation-Begins-ebook/dp/B0186I0O9O/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1450840861&sr=8-1

Christmas Message

How quiet is the night! Time to break the silence! Brand new posting at http://www.restoringthejoy.net/#!Unfinished-thoughts-on-Silence/c1yyd/567e2b0a0cf28854b3930468

Time for a Break!

Need a break from your Christmas preparations? Sit back and recharge your energy! http://www.restoringthejoy.net/#!Unfinished-thoughts-on-Break/c1yyd/2E7D9839-E15E-4281-BB7A-9D25EF9DB2EC

Are You Ready for This?

Too much to do? Too many things to think about? Take a big breath and settle into a good reminder that Jesus is the one who prepares us for Christmas and the one who IS Christmas: http://www.restoringthejoy.net/#!Unfinished-thoughts-on-Ready/c1yyd/4AAF0E85-CC5A-457C-9EF3-4DBA12AFB30E

Our Common Enemy!

Too many fears. Too many worries. Time to focus on the real enemy! http://www.restoringthejoy.net/#!Unfinished-thoughts-on-Common/c1yyd/877769FB-AF9D-42C0-8AF6-A6B8FB4A15D2

Is It a Plan or Just Luck?

Life is more than just a roll of the dice! http://www.restoringthejoy.net/#!Unfinished-thoughts-on-Luck/c1yyd/3AC422A5-6505-43E9-985F-CDA931884F57

Got Problems? Need Peace?

Brand new posting today at http://www.restoringthejoy.net/#!Unfinished-thoughts-on-Three-P-Words/c1yyd/5650a8100cf29d581a42a411

Good News for My International Readers!

My first book in the Restoring the Joy: Leaving My Guilt at the Cross series is now available as an ebook through Kindle. With the Kindle app, you can read it on any device! Here is the link:
http://www.amazon.com/Restoring-Joy-Leaving-Conversation-Begins-ebook/dp/B0186I0O9O/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1447909337&sr=8-3&keywords=Christine+Vogelsang

Time to reconnect with that first year of conversations!

Time to Praise God! Really???

In the midst of our sorrow and discouragement, praising God reminds us of His power and His grace and mercy. That message must drown out the voices and actions of those determined to hate! http://www.restoringthejoy.net/#!Unfinished-thoughts-on-Praise/c1yyd/3D8F6FDD-A781-4BD8-BA39-DC837BEBC4E8

"What Would Jesus Do?" Is Always a Struggle!

We choose those we want to be like, those we imitate. When we choose the Lord as our role model, it's a life-long challenge. http://www.restoringthejoy.net/#!Unfinished-thoughts-on-Imitate/c1yyd/0AEE52D5-9BF8-452D-9CD7-936083D1F279

On the Outskirts of Hope?

God doesn't allow us to skirt the issues He cares about the most. Joy-filled new/old posting today at http://www.restoringthejoy.net/#!Unfinished-thoughts-on-Skirts/c1yyd/BF5D3062-8C92-437F-8F7C-36EA444EAE5D

Who Cares?

Do you really care? Are you willing to do something about it? Thank goodness Our Lord answers YES to both questions! http://www.restoringthejoy.net/#!Unfinished-thoughts-on-Above-It-All/c1yyd/CEC57775-A38B-4EE8-AAD0-0B3D4377DBA5

At Least You Have Hope!

God is looking for the least likely person to shower with His grace… You! Brand new posting today at http://www.restoringthejoy.net/#!Unfinished-thoughts-on-Least/c1yyd/562291820cf2c3a4a7131353

Frustrated with the Art of Perfection?

Time to give your life over to the One who calms all our fears of "never getting it right!" http://www.restoringthejoy.net/#!Unfinished-thoughts-on-Close-Enough/c1yyd/BBAFB5B9-FFDF-48D9-ABDE-8724F63C5E96

Are Your Wheels Falling Off?

Sometimes I'm rolling down the road not aware of what I'm leaving behind me. http://www.restoringthejoy.net/#!Unfinished-thoughts-on-Suitcases/c1yyd/6717D6D6-F54F-4163-8FDE-A0E3B13BE4B5

Where are you planting your seeds?

Allow the Lord to plant His seeds of faith in your heart today. http://www.restoringthejoy.net/#!Unfinished-thoughts-on-Seeds/c1yyd/7B751B72-D9A7-481A-B56B-11CBBD83BA79

Time to Really "Take the Cure!"

Enough guilt about problems and those "unsolvable" issues! Brand new posting at http://www.restoringthejoy.net/#!Unfinished-thoughts-on-Cure/c1yyd/55fd7d510cf2a7bb74b11b9f

Time for Some Improvements?

Need a little restoration help? Or a lot? New/old posting at http://www.restoringthejoy.net/#!Unfinished-thoughts-on-Restoring/c1yyd/06EAF9AA-D6BB-407A-A0C5-E8474157F300

Shortcuts aren't always beneficial!

Sometimes the "easier route" gets us into trouble. New/old posting at http://www.restoringthejoy.net/#!Unfinished-thoughts-on-Shortcuts/c1yyd/63413F3A-48AC-4F14-A105-7B0F786F8456

What To Lean On

Everyone needs someone, something to lean on. http://www.restoringthejoy.net/#!Unfinished-thoughts-on-Leaning/c1yyd/1A50124F-FE83-400E-B4CD-85669DE1C9BD

Too Many Responsibilities?

Not everything is our responsibility. Really, it isn't. Reposting at http://www.restoringthejoy.net/#!Unfinished-thoughts-on-Responsibility/c1yyd/74553421-C7CB-4D94-8443-CE73155A4C44

With or Without Wax? How Sincere are you?

Waxing a little nostalgic this morning. New posting at http://www.restoringthejoy.net/#!Unfinished-thoughts-on-Wax/c1yyd/D34D2602-02F9-4D79-812D-702F997AFD31

How Confident Are You?

Brand new posting today "Unfinished Thoughts on Confidence" at http://www.restoringthejoy.net/#!Unfinished-Thoughts-on-Confidence/c1yyd/55c623c60cf22830f5f81175

Everyone Has a Story!

New/old posting at http://www.restoringthejoy.net/#!Unfinished-thoughts-on-Stories/c1yyd/38E6BD71-8B54-4998-BF1C-04C0CAB4A4F8

Updated Website!

Check out my updated website with colors to match my newest book. Click on the tab for Books and follow the links to order yours today!
www.restoringthejoy.net 

Are You All Ready?

Need some reassurance about what it all means? New/old posting at http://www.restoringthejoy.net/#!Unfinished-thoughts-on-All/c1yyd/DAC89316-3A89-412A-A4EF-84A983C8D08D

Excuses! Excuses!

Tired of the same old excuses? The ones you hear… and the ones you make? New/old posting at http://www.restoringthejoy.net/#!Unfinished-thoughts-on-Excuses/c1yyd/3EF6564F-2F0D-4456-B2BA-8E65C82221CC

Lifetime Guarantee!

How many things that are guaranteed really hold up under pressure or time? New/old posting at http://www.restoringthejoy.net/#!Unfinished-thoughts-on-“Guarantee”/c1yyd/FB362CE9-72A2-44A0-B332-5EAC6EDB3788

What are you wearing today? Or is Life wearing on you?

Brand new posting today at http://www.restoringthejoy.net/#!Unfinished-Thoughts-on-Wearing/c1yyd/559812410cf2efdf74ebc97b

Be sure to make my new website on of your favorites!

Looking for Answers?

Wish I had all of the answers, but I do have one important one! Reposting today at http://www.restoringthejoy.net/#!Unfinished-thoughts-on-“Answers”/c1yyd/359DA7C8-1293-47D9-ABA2-25F1AB3C2E82

Don't forget to start using my website address! Make it your new favorite!

Just a Little Bit of Heaven!

Ever wonder what heaven is really like? So do I! Check out this renewing message at http://www.restoringthejoy.net/#!Unfinished-thoughts-on-“Heaven”/c1yyd/92284815-6CCB-4AD2-B1A9-9B4CCE5BC758

Welcome to my reader in Portugal!

I hope you enjoyed all of the postings you read. Be sure to go directly to my website link and make it a favorite.

Sometimes feel like a failure?

Try, try again. Sometimes it just doesn't work! Revisited posting at http://www.restoringthejoy.net/#!Unfinished-thoughts-on-“Failing”/c1yyd/CF182672-4FD5-4A4B-86ED-1620F54E83BE

Newest Book Now Available

Order your copy through Amazon.com at Amazon.com: http://amzn.com/1499630638

Be Careful What You Pray For!

Brand new posting at http://www.restoringthejoy.net/#!Unfinished-thoughts-on-The-P-Word/c1yyd/5572fd090cf219f1772a4574

Do you have time to chat???

All kinds of conversations take up our moments and our days. Who are you talking with today? http://www.restoringthejoy.net/#!Unfinished-thoughts-on-“Conversations”/c1yyd/77526268-2B57-4D50-AAFF-33CBC05BE97F

Things just got a lot easier!

Why do we have to make things so difficult? http://www.restoringthejoy.net/#!Unfinished-thoughts-on-“Easy”/c1yyd/03A052E5-3BEF-479D-BB2B-5B609B1A55EC

The Rhythm of Life

Who or what has the beat going in your life? http://www.restoringthejoy.net/#!Unfinished-thoughts-on-“Rhythm”/c1yyd/1007FEFD-5964-4511-8B60-531D034FC45D

Wandering aimlessly? Carrying too heavy a load?

New posting today at http://www.restoringthejoy.net/#!Unfinished-thoughts-on-“Staggering”/c1yyd/5625200A-3FCD-4B18-94FD-43846B00FBFE

Need to stop avoiding someone or something???

New posting today at http://www.restoringthejoy.net/#!Unfinished-thoughts-on-Avoiding/c1yyd/5547c1930cf21fee136766f4

Welcome to my reader in India!

I hope you have found your way to my new website! If not, here is the link www.restoringthejoy.net 

There are guests and then there are THOSE guests!

New/old posting today at http://www.restoringthejoy.net/#!Unfinished-thoughts-on-“Guests”/c1yyd/61BED058-ED38-4086-B674-F0E8EB5F8544

Wallets and Purses and All That's Important

New/old posting today. Don't forget to make my website your favorite! http://www.restoringthejoy.net/#!Unfinished-thoughts-on-“Purses”/c1yyd/37699145-3A88-4715-A2F7-9367A4ED6FC1

What Is God Thinking Anyway?

What is on God's mind these days? Why does He let things happen in this world? New posting today "Unfinished Thoughts on 'Sparing'" at http://www.restoringthejoy.net/#!Unfinished-Thoughts-on-Spare/c1yyd/5529435b0cf2aa18119c204e

Hello to my readers in Russia!

Easter Sunday had 35 hits on my blogsite from Russia! Blessed Easter to you and thank you for continuing to follow my writings. I hope you have switched over to my website so I can see exactly what cities you are in. Just click on the above tab or go directly to www.restoringthejoy.net and make it your newest favorite!

Easter Conversation

Today our sorrow is mixed with the joy that comes from tomorrow… Jesus coming alive again! http://www.restoringthejoy.net/#!Unfinished-thoughts-on-“Alive”/c1yyd/A2DA8095-22CE-4593-8606-4F1A4FCC9449

Hello to my readers in Germany, Australia, France and the US!

Be sure you are connecting to my new website for all current blogs. You can also order my first book from amazon.com or directly from the printer at www.createspace.com/4783032  The second volume in the series is coming out this summer.

My website address is www.restoringthejoy.net or just click on the tab above. Please make it one of your favorites!

Clear Out the Clutter!

New/old posting to get you ready for the ultimate day to remind you to leave your guilt at the cross! http://www.restoringthejoy.net/#!Unfinished-thoughts-on-“Saving”/c1yyd/4D17C935-969F-440B-8170-8614932994A6

Hello to my reader in Ukraine!

Hope you have found my new website so you can continue to follow my writings. www.restoringthejoy.net 

Please Touch!!!

Thoughts revisited on today's posting. Be sure to make my website your "favorite" so you don't miss any future postings! http://www.restoringthejoy.net/#!Unfinished-thoughts-on-“Touching”/c1yyd/94D9C7E3-E97D-47D8-B3AA-7970E13C1466

How needy are you? New posting today!

New thoughts today on how much we need. http://www.restoringthejoy.net/#!Unfinished-Thoughts-on-Needs/c1yyd/54fb89a20cf27b8ab243086e

New/old posting today!

How wealthy are you feeling? You may be richer than you think! http://www.restoringthejoy.net/#!Unfinished-thoughts-on-“Feeling-Rich”/c1yyd/3E703CDE-E4B9-43B5-804B-01374D1ED6EA

Hello to my reader in Malaysia!

I hope you are able to access my website at the tab above or click on this link. Please make it one of you favorites! www.restoringthejoy.net

Bonjour to my reader in France!

So good to see France turn green on my blog map! Hope you have found the link to my new website and have made it a favorite. Click on the above link tab or go to the link here: www.restoringthejoy.net 

Hello to my reader in Poland!

So good to see you on my map today. I hope you are able to connect directly to my website at the link above. You can also click on this:  www.restoringthejoy.net 

Need some extra help?

Return of a posting from 2014

http://www.restoringthejoy.net/#!Unfinished-thoughts-on-“Help”/c1yyd/046FFA1B-89A2-4ED4-A6C8-51B9B3AA9DEB

Everyone needs a little breathing room!

New/Old posting today. Be sure to make my website your new favorite!
http://www.restoringthejoy.net/#!Unfinished-thoughts-on-“Margins”/c1yyd/EB196897-26F3-4CA1-B932-5B55A015E0FC