Rod Stallings

17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. (James 1:17 CSB) If you do not happen to be from Texas you may not understand the concept of chasing shadows. You see, here during the summer, we chase shadows. We chase them … Read more

6 Lord, God of our ancestors, are you not the God who is in heaven, and do you not rule over all the kingdoms of the nations? Power and might are in your hand, and no one can stand against you. (2 Chronicles 20:6 CSB) Do we take the time to consider how we pray for change … Read more

33 Who can bring an accusation against God’s elect? God is the one who justifies. (Romans 8:33 CSB) If you spend any time living a life of faith and especially being outward about it with others, someone is going to be confrontational. It may come in the form of others contesting some of the things we believe, … Read more

15 The Lord God took the man and placed him in the garden of Eden to work it and watch over it. (Genesis 2:15 CSB) As much as we might seek a quite a peaceful weekend from our work, we were built by God to work. Breaks are necessary to keep us from burning out, but if we … Read more

15 For I do not understand what I am doing, because I do not practice what I want to do, but I do what I hate. (Romans 7:15 CSB) We need to gain an understanding around what drives us. Is it predominately a Godly nature or is it the sinful nature of the flesh? Make no mistake, a … Read more