Rod Stallings 
13 Who among you is wise and understanding? By his good conduct he should show that his works are done in the gentleness that comes from wisdom. (James 3:13 CSB) Gentleness can be a powerful force. We do not typically think of gentleness in this way. We pay homage to power and forcefulness. But, in many … Read more
12 Speak and act as those who are to be judged by the law of freedom. 13 For judgment is without mercy to the one who has not shown mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment. (James 2:12-13 CSB) There is this seemingly continual need to judge others in the world today. This is nothing new. Since the dawn of man … Read more
10 Just as each one has received a gift, use it to serve others, as good stewards of the varied grace of God. (1 Peter 4:10 CSB) “Use it to serve others.” I have worked in a predominately service organization my entire career. It has not always been easy and it has not always been rewarding. Anyone … Read more
16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven. (Matthew 5:16 CSB) If I asked you who this week saw Christ manifest in your life, what would you say? Do you believe that you conducted yourself and your … Read more
13 No one undergoing a trial should say, “I am being tempted by God,” since God is not tempted by evil, and he himself doesn’t tempt anyone. 14 But each person is tempted when he is drawn away and enticed by his own evil desire. 15 Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin, and when sin is … Read more