Rod Stallings

1 “Don’t let your heart be troubled. Believe[a] in God; believe also in me. (John 14:1 CSB) Where do you put your trust? No, really, where? Is it in your own hand? Is it in your wealth? Your security? Your connections and relationships? All of these are fleeting. Only God is constant. But many do not believe this … Read more

61 Another said, “I will follow you, Lord, but first let me go and say good-bye to those at my house.” 62 But Jesus said to him, “No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.” (Luke 9:61-62 CSB) How much looking back do we do regarding our … Read more

17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Give careful thought to do what is honorable in everyone’s eyes. (Romans 12:17 CSB) There is a lot of stress out there. This stress is leading to anger where people can find no common ground. We do not seek to do what is honorable, we are self-seeking and self-absorbed. When … Read more

5 It is not that we are competent in[a] ourselves to claim anything as coming from ourselves, but our adequacy is from God. (2 Corinthians 3:5 CSB) Where does your competence lie? I know a lot of highly competent people. I believe myself to be highly competent. But in what does that competence lie? Too often, it … Read more

14 I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 3:14) While we may have achieved much for the cause of Christ, we cannot stop striving toward the goal and prize. Our vision must be ever upward and outward perusing the call of God in … Read more