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Vision Gives Direction. Today Creates Momentum.
Most people don’t struggle because they lack ambition or discipline. They struggle because they get pulled too far in one direction. Some people live almost entirely in the future. Their notebooks are full of goals. Their heads are full of ideas. They are always “getting ready” to start. Planning feels productive, so it keeps replacing action. The vision is clear, but months go by and nothing actually changes. Others live entirely in today. Their days fill up fast. Meetings,
Stacy Schoettmer
Apr 10


Kickstart Q2 with a Winning Strategy for Success
Most small business owners don’t need more motivation. They need a plan they can actually use and someone to hold them accountability when life happens. A plan that guides decisions, not one that sits in a folder until next January. Q1 has already given you evidence about your business. It showed you where your time went, what your customers responded to, and what you avoided. That information is valuable, but only if you stop long enough to interpret it. This is where strat
Stacy Schoettmer
Mar 29


From Exhortation to Impact: My Word Journey
Each January, I choose a word to anchor my year—a spiritual compass that guides my decisions, fuels my growth, and reminds me of who I’m called to be. These words aren’t just themes; they’re invitations to live with intention, clarity, and purpose. 2025: Exhortation In 2025, I chose Exhortation — the call to encourage, uplift, and speak life into others. I didn’t pick it because it sounded pretty. I picked it because I felt God nudging me to use my voice more intentionally,
Stacy Schoettmer
Jan 6


Become a "U Turn" Leader
Sometimes leadership isn’t about stepping in when everything is smooth sailing. It’s about showing up when the team feels like they’re spinning their wheels, burning energy, and going nowhere. This is being a U-Turn Leader —the one who helps the team turn around when they can’t see a way forward. I’ve seen this play out in my own work. I’ve walked alongside people who were exhausted from trying so hard but weren’t seeing results. Their motivation was slipping, and the atmosph
Stacy Schoettmer
Dec 5, 2025


Stage 5: From Servant to Slave: The Final Surrender
Stage 5 is not about doing more—it’s about becoming more. It’s the shift from servant to slave, from occasional obedience to total surrender. At this stage, our focus narrows: every action, every choice, every sacrifice is aimed at furthering God’s kingdom. Paul reminds us in 1 Corinthians 6:19–20 that we are not our own—we were bought with a price. In 1 Corinthians 7:22–23 , he calls us to embrace our identity as Christ’s slaves. This is not a loss of freedom, but the highe
Stacy Schoettmer
Dec 2, 2025


Stage 4: The Surrender That Transforms Everything
5 Stages of Consecration Series “Lord, please make me like Jesus.” This is the prayer of Stage 4. Not just a whisper of hope—but a cry of surrender. Because you can’t walk in His footsteps if you’re not willing to walk like Him. Stage 4 is where consecration becomes costly. Not just uncomfortable—but transformational. It’s where God asks for everything—not to take it from you, but to go deeper with you. Luke 14:25–27, 33 — The Requirements of Christ Jesus didn’t soften the
Stacy Schoettmer
Nov 16, 2025
Stop Sprinkling Jesus: He Wants It All
We often treat faith like an accessory—something we add to our already full lives when we need comfort, clarity, or direction. But Jesus isn’t meant to be added in. He’s meant to be the foundation. He doesn’t want to be part of our life; He wants all of it. The moment we start thinking in […]
Stacy Schoettmer
Oct 9, 2025
Shouldn’t It Be Getting Easier?
I used to think that the longer I walked with Jesus, the easier it would get. After all, I’m praying more. Reading more. Trusting more. Shouldn’t the road smooth out a little? But here’s what I’ve learned: the deeper you dig into His Word, the more He digs into you. And that’s not a bad […]
Stacy Schoettmer
Oct 2, 2025
The 90-Day Challenge: Finish Strong, Start Stronger
October 2nd marks 90 days until the end of the year. That’s right—90 days to shift, stretch, and show up. What if we treated this like January 1st? What if we stopped waiting for a fresh start and chose to finish strong so we could enter 2026 even stronger? This isn’t about hustle. It’s about […]
Stacy Schoettmer
Sep 29, 2025
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