Rod Stallings

19 Then you will say, “Branches were broken off so that I might be grafted in.” 20 True enough; they were broken off because of unbelief, but you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but beware, (Romans 11:19-20 CSB) We, Gentiles, have been grafted in as sons of God. The Jewish people were God’s chosen but their branches were … Read more

9 Two are better than one because they have a good reward for their efforts. 10 For if either falls, his companion can lift him up; but pity the one who falls without another to lift him up. (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 CSB) Of late I have been reminded of just how important it is to have others around you. … Read more

7 so that the proven character of your faith—more valuable than gold which, though perishable, is refined by fire—may resultin praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. (1 Peter 1:7 CSB) The following was in my morning devotional today from In Touch Ministries – Our heavenly Father also uses trials to prove to His … Read more

17 And he said to the man, “Because you listened to your wife and ate from the tree about which I commanded you, ‘Do not eat from it’: The ground is cursed because of you.You will eat from it by means of painful labor[a]all the days of your life.18 It will produce thorns and thistles for you,and … Read more

32 When they got into the boat, the wind ceased. (Matthew 14:32 CSB) In this section of scripture Peter had just walked on the water out to Jesus and had to be rescued when he saw the wind and the waves. The focus we typically have is on both the miracle of walking on water and … Read more