In Others’ Words: The purpose of defeat and victory

Beth VogtIn Others' Words, lifequotes, perspective 10 Comments

We’re gearing up for volleyball season in the Vogt household — and the season lasts a long, long time. There’s the school volleyball season, which runs right into the club volleyball season … and that ends about the same time as the school year ends. Yeah. And then this summer? You got it. More volleyball. I’ve learned so much watching my …

In Others’ Words: Joy

Beth VogtLife, Quotes, Reality 22 Comments

  “I’ve grown to realize the joy that comes from little victories is preferable to the fun that comes from ease and the pursuit of pleasure.” ~Lawana Blackwell, author, The Courtship of the Vicar’s Daughter, 1998 Little victories. What do those look like? Getting to the end of a long day … maybe not finishing everything … crawling into bed and …