Share a story about someone who had a positive impact on your life. It was a hot July day in 1981 as I stood in the doorway watching the Tiger basketball camp in the Griswold, IA gym. I had gone to talk to my girlfriend, now my wife of 37+ years, as she worked atContinue reading “Words That Change You”
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Stacking Stones Devotional
Day 7: Mastering the Art of Change Change isn’t easy—it’s a skill honed by effort, commitment, and strength. Romans 12:2 (ESV) urges, “…be transformed by the renewal of your mind…” Without it, we stagnate, missing who we could become. I’ve had to learn this—pushing past comfort to grow. It’s work, but God equips us. EveryContinue reading “Stacking Stones Devotional”
Stacking Stones Devotional
Day 6: Standing on the Unshaken Life’s a whirlwind—jobs shift, plans crumble—but Jesus? He’s solid. Hebrews 13:8 (ESV) declares, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” He’s my rock when waves crash—unshaken, faithful. I’ve faced chaos—losing Mom in 2004, career pivots—and He’s never budged. When work spirals or fear creeps, I recallContinue reading “Stacking Stones Devotional”
Stacking Stones Devotional
Day 4: Preaching Without Words Your life’s a living sermon—louder than any pulpit. Paul told the Thessalonians to live quietly, love deeply, and work diligently (1 Thessalonians 4:11-12, ESV), pleasing God and shining to others. I’ve faltered here—rushed past doing a God thing to do my definition of a good thing, chased selfish stuff—but eachContinue reading “Stacking Stones Devotional”
Stacking Stones Devotional
Day 3: Flexing for Faith Life shifts, and our goals should too. As an Athletic Director, I hit 10,000 steps daily without blinking. Now, working remotely, that’s tougher—especially in Iowa’s brutal winters. So, I cut it to 5,000—still a win! Proverbs 16:9 (ESV) says, “The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishesContinue reading “Stacking Stones Devotional”
Made For This Moment 