Rod Stallings

By a Standard

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16 however, let us keep living by that same standard to which we have attained. (Philippians 3:16) Do you live by a standard? I would expect that you do and I would hope that it is scripturally founded. If we do not live by a standard then life can become very difficult indeed. No standards … Read more

Slow Down to Speed Up

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40 But Martha was distracted by her many tasks, and she came up and asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to serve alone? So tell her to give me a hand.” (Luke 10:40 CSB) If you are anything like me, your days are filled with things you need to get done. We … Read more

Duality of Man

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25 …So then, with my mind I myself am serving the law of God, but with my flesh, the law of sin. (Romans 7:25b CSB) Have you ever considered the duality of man? I have, quite a lot in fact. I very clearly recognize my own duality. I want to do the good God desires of … Read more

Discipline

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7 Endure suffering as discipline: God is dealing with you as sons. For what son is there that a father does not discipline? (Hebrews 12:7 CSB) I remember as a kid not liking being disciplined by my father. My kids did not like it either. But both my father and I were disciplinarians because we loved … Read more

Sharpened

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17 Iron sharpens iron,and one person sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17 CSB) I had an opportunity to get with a few brothers this week and practice this scripture. In both cases I believe we all walked away … better. Maybe not fixed, but just better. I know I sure did. It is very easy for me … Read more