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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”

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”

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”

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”

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.Continue reading “Stacking Stones Devotional”