Stacking Stones Devotional

Day 2: The Power of Small Beginnings

Big goals can paralyze us with their size, but small wins?  They’re the heartbeat of progress.  Are you willing to give 10-15 minutes daily to what you love?  Maybe it’s as simple as praying 2-3 times this week or vowing not to miss two days in a row. Zechariah 4:10 (ESV) promises, “For whoever has despised the day of small things shall rejoice…” God sees every effort, no matter how modest, and He delights in our faithfulness.  I’ve learned this the hard way—waiting for the “perfect” moment stalls you.  The secret?  Get up and move.  Just start.  

Consistency isn’t glamorous; it’s gritty.  It’s choosing to act when you’d rather scroll your phone or hit snooze.  For me, it’s those early walks toward that 5K—nothing flashy, just steady.  God’s not asking for heroics; He’s asking for heart. 

One step today, another tomorrow—suddenly, you’re halfway there.  I’ve tripped up, letting days slip, but starting again taught me grace.  How will you stay accountable?  A note on my phone, or an event on my calendar keeps me honest—find your trick.  Small wins stack up, turning dreams into reality.  Think of David—stones, not swords, took down Goliath.  Your pebbles matter too.

Commit today—trust God to multiply your mustard-seed faith into mountains of change.  It’s not about speed; it’s about showing up.  What’s your next small win?  Start now, and watch Him weave something beautiful from your faithfulness.

Questions:

  1. What small action can you commit to this week?
  2. How will you keep yourself accountable?

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Todd

Stacking Stones Devotional

Day 1: Dreaming and Determination

What’s stirring in your soul? What do you want to accomplish or change?  Maybe it’s a dream like mine—running my first 5K—or something deeper, like growing closer to God. Big changes don’t swoop in overnight; they’re built on small victories stacked patiently over time. I started with a single walk, unsure but willing. 

Philippians 3:14 (ESV) captures this: “I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.”  Paul’s words remind us that God’s calling us upward, but it’s the daily grind—those 10-15 minutes of effort—that carries us there. 

Think about it: what excites you enough to move?  Are you ready to put in the work?  For me, that 5K isn’t just about running—it’s about proving that small steps, fueled by faith, can conquer big doubts. 

God honors our persistence when it’s aimed at His glory.   You don’t need to sprint; you just need to start.  Maybe it’s a prayer, a kind deed, or a new habit—something small today that whispers, “I’m in this.”  I’ve seen folks stall, waiting for the perfect moment, but perfection is a myth.  Action is what counts. 

Imagine where consistent faith could take you—a life transformed, reflecting His purpose.  It’s not about grand leaps but tiny, trusting steps.  My 5K dream started with a decision—yours can too. What’s your goal?  What’s holding you back?  God’s waiting to walk with you—take that first move today and see where He leads.

Questions:

What’s one thing you’re passionate about becoming or doing?

Are you willing to put in the work to make it happen?

How can you start with a small step today?

Let’s Stay Connected – You were made for this moment.

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Leave a comment – I would really enjoy hearing your thoughts.

Share it with someone who might need it today.  

Thanks for reading and being a little part of this moment.  

Keep Stacking Stones!

Todd

Stacking Stones: A 30 Day Journey of Faith and Change

Change.  It’s a word that stirs both hope and hesitation.  We crave it—dreams of becoming more, living better, drawing closer to God—but it’s daunting too.

Where do we start?  How do we keep going when life shifts beneath us?  This 30-day journey, Stacking Stones: A 30-Day Journey of Faith and Change, is about just that—pursuing transformation, one small, faithful step at a time.

It’s not about overnight miracles or grand leaps; it’s about stacking victories, adjusting sails, and trusting an unchanging God through an ever-changing life.

Think of it like building a cairn—those stone piles hikers use to mark a trail.  Each stone’s small, but together, they guide you home.  The heart of this devotional beats with a simple truth: big change grows from small wins.  Scripture backs this—Paul pressed on toward the goal (Philippians 3:14), Zechariah celebrated small beginnings (Zechariah 4:10), and Jesus built unshakable lives on daily obedience (Matthew 7:24).

My life taught me this too. I’ve faced storms—losing my mom in 2004, shifting careers—and found God faithful in the mundane. 

Whether it’s a kind word or a tough choice, these moments stack up, shaping us into who He calls us to be.  This isn’t theory; it’s lived faith—gritty, real, and full of grace.

You’ll notice my 5K goal woven through these pages—a personal thread tying it all together.  Why the 5K?  It’s not about running; it’s about pursuit.  At 60-something, I’m no athlete, but I decided to chase this—my first 5K—because it mirrors the journey we’re all on.

It started with a single walk, a small win, when I could’ve stayed on the couch.  Some days, Iowa winters cut my steps short; others, I pushed past doubt.  Each step is a stone—stacked with effort, adjusted with wisdom, and steadied by faith.

It’s my story, sure, but it’s yours too—a tangible picture of chasing God’s call, one move at a time.  My mom’s trust in her final storm, Coach’s wake-up words in ‘81—they’re here too, but the 5K’s my anchor, showing how small, consistent acts build something big.

This devotional’s for you—wherever you’re at.  Maybe you’re dreaming big, stuck small, or weathering chaos.  Over 30 days, we’ll explore starting, adapting, trusting—always with God.

Each day’s a stone—stack it with me.  Your 5K might be patience, forgiveness, or a bold leap—whatever it is, God’s in it.  Let’s pursue change together, trusting Him to shape us as we go.

Ready?  Lace up—your first step starts on Monday, May 12, 2025.