Category Archives: Made For This Moment

Day 17: The Weight of Words Words wield power.  In 1981 I was aimless.  Coach’s blunt, “Why don’t you do something with your life?” jolted me— (Proverbs 18:21, ESV). Haircut, college—purpose sparked.  Someone’s words shaped you too.  Now, who needs yours?  A bold nudge can shift a life—I’ve lived it. I stood in that gymContinue reading “Stacking Stones Devotional”

Day 16: Humble Like a Child Jesus calls us to childlike humility (Matthew 18:3, ESV)—teachable, servant-hearted.  It bucks culture’s pride, but it’s worth chasing.  Be a “servant of all” (Mark 9)—it’s freedom.  How can you bow low today? Kids trust, learn, love without pretense—God wants that in us.  We’ve all shown pride, seeking credit—that isContinue reading “Stacking Stones Devotional”

Day 15: Growth in the Unease Change stings—like leaving warm blankets in Iowa’s winter chill.  But growth hides there. 2 Corinthians 12:9 (ESV) promises, “My grace is sufficient…” I’ve dreaded change—new jobs, goals like that 5K—yet they’ve stretched me. Embrace the unease; it’s God’s refining fire. What’s uncomfortable now? I’ve stayed cozy, avoiding risk—stagnation creptContinue reading “Stacking Stones Devotional”

Day 14: Virtues Without Age Age doesn’t limit virtue. 1 Timothy 4:12 (ESV) urges us to exemplify speech, conduct, love, faith, purity. In my 30s, I leaned on this—now in my 60s, I still do. Young or old, we learn from each other’s faith.  Pick one today—speak life, act justly, love well. I’ve seen kidsContinue reading “Stacking Stones Devotional”

Day 13: Love That Lasts Quotes inspire, but living kindly, compassionately, lovingly—that’s legacy. John 13:35 (ESV) says, “…if you have love for one another,” people will know you’re His.  I’ve seen words fade—actions stick.  A smile, a helping hand—those echo Christ.  What mark will you leave today? It’s not about being loud; it’s about beingContinue reading “Stacking Stones Devotional”