Shirley Pieters Vogel

Shirley Pieters Vogel is a respected speaker, ministry leader, author, and RN (in an earlier life) who is passionate about sharing God's marvelous love and faithfulness – especially with those who are hurting and afraid. Her articles have appeared in local newspapers as well as in many publications, including Leadership Journal.

Also a prize-winning author of wHispers (when He is so precious even rocks sing) and a coffee table book, Faith, Favorites, Fun, and Fotos of Cape Cod.

Shirley enjoys speaking for women's groups and retreats, is on the Advisory Council of Bridge to Hope Ministry, and is a mentor to women who have been or are incarcerated.

She and her husband, Stefan, who have lived on Cape Cod for 27 years, have six married children, fifteen grandchildren, and one great-grand dog named Percy!

In this issue, Shirley shares Ears to Ya!

I've always hated my right ear. It sticks out. Just like my mother's. Imagine her excitement at my birth – her first child and the girl she wanted.