Good morning, Stephen Schlabach here with today's Vision Forward!
Today’s message brings a vital truth: it’s not always what happens to us that determines our stress levels, but how we respond. Stephen invites us to take a deeper look within because the real peace we seek comes from the inside out. Jesus emphasized this in Matthew 23 when He spoke of cleaning the inside first. When we learn to respond to life with a calm and grounded perspective, external chaos loses its grip.
Discover how a change in your reactions can lead to a transformed, peaceful life.
Scripture Focus: Matthew 23:26 (NKJV)
And remember, "Be The Light."

Good morning, Stephen Schlabach here with today's Vision Forward!
Have you ever noticed how silence can sometimes give space to discouragement and negative thinking? In today’s episode, Stephen challenges us to speak up literally. There’s great power in the words we choose to say and sing. Whether it's affirmations, Scripture, or songs of praise, our spoken words can shift the atmosphere. Psalm 115 reminds us that praise belongs to the living, those who rise up, not shrink back in silence.
Use your voice to change the inner and outer climate of your life today.
Scripture Focus: Psalm 115:17
And remember, "Be The Light."

Good morning, Stephen Schlabach here with today's Vision Forward!
Are you feeling stuck because you can’t see the full path ahead? Today’s encouragement reminds us that we don’t need the entire roadmap, just clarity for the next step. Stephen uses the image of climbing stairs to illustrate how we progress: one step at a time. If we wait until we see everything, we may never move. Psalm 37 assures us that our steps are ordered by the Lord. You don’t need to have it all figured out. Just take the next faithful step. Be encouraged to begin today, trusting God with the journey.
Scripture Focus: Psalm 37:23
And remember, "Be The Light."