Stepping Stones Daily Devotional

Transformational ThoughtThe legendary basketball coach John Wooden is known for his motivational quotes. One of my favorite Wooden quotes...

Transformational ThoughtWhen I was a kid, I remember seeing a cartoon where they sliced off the top of one...

Transformational ThoughtI never cease to be amazed at how I can find time to fit something extra in my...

Transformational ThoughtWhen faced with difficulties or discomfort, our natural reaction usually falls into one of 2 camps. Either ignore...

Transformational ThoughtI have written regularly about the lessons that I learned from my mom. She deliberately took time, thought...

Transformational ThoughtI know many people don’t like billboards. They can mess up the landscape, or have trashy or ridiculous...

Transformational ThoughtTornado chasing is a thrill-seeking activity made popular by the movie Twister. It depicted people, professionals and amateurs...

Transformational ThoughtIn most cases we are either running toward or away from trouble. In what direction are you headed?...

Transformational ThoughtThe parties are over. The buzz of the holidays is behind us. For many this is when reality...

Transformational ThoughtHappy New Year! Seems like Y2K was just a couple years ago with all the commotion about streetlights...

Transformational ThoughtSo many of us use New Year’s Eve and Day to make resolutions…to try and “fix” our shortcomings…to...

Transformational ThoughtI woke up feeling very sick the other day…knew I needed to see a doctor. Instead of trying...

Transformational ThoughtBeing a big sports fan as a kid, reading was not a favorite pastime. But when Gale Sayers,...

Transformational ThoughtEach year on Christmas Eve Day, I have a tradition of delivering a small gift to the people...

Transformational ThoughtWhile the Christmas holidays are a time of joy and excitement for some, it’s also the most painful...

Transformational TipWell, Christmas is just a couple days away. How are you doing with your shopping list? Shopping isn’t...

Transformational ThoughtDuring a recent transatlantic flight I had the experience of flying through a violent storm. It lasted about...

Transformational ThoughtI remember some time ago actually making the decision to put God on hold until I took care...

Transformational ThoughtMy father was a talented carpenter and I’m thankful for the woodworking skills he passed down to me....

Transformational ThoughtYesterday’s devotional discussed what happens when someone approaches us and wants something. They have a request…even a reasonable...

Transformational ThoughtA couple weeks ago, I was asked to speak on very short notice to a Sunday School class...

Transformational ThoughtThe computer and the world wide web provide phenomenal opportunities. Connecting with long lost friends, childhood bosom buddies,...

Transformational ThoughtFor years I’ve taken a weekly music lesson and at times, it was the highlight of my week....

Transformational ThoughtI was visiting my father in the intensive care unit a few days before his death. He was...

Transformational ThoughtI’d just moved into a new home. After I finally got most of my stuff unpacked and situated,...