Rod Stallings 
18 As you sent me into the world, I also have sent them into the world. (John 17:18 CSB) Do you ever look at life in the world like a amusement park ride? Probably a rollercoaster? Do you sometimes utter the phrase, ”stop the world and let me off.” Yea, at times life gets so mind-numbing that … Read more
26 In the same way the Spirit also helps us in our weakness, because we do not know what to pray for as we should, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us[a] with inexpressible groanings. (Romans 8:26 CSB) I don’t know about you, but my prayer life is not always stellar. Far too often, whether it is my … Read more
17 He is the Spirit of truth. The world is unable to receive him because it doesn’t see him or know him. But you do know him, because he remains with you and will be[a] in you. (John 14:17-18 CSB) I think we can agree that we very much live in a time where the world is unable to … Read more
5 When Jesus came to the place, he looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, hurry and come down because today it is necessary for me to stay at your house.” 6 So he quickly came down and welcomed him joyfully. 7 All who saw it began to complain, “He’s gone to stay with a sinful man.” (Luke 19:5-7 CSB) One … Read more
11 Then they brought the boats to land, left everything, and followed him. (Luke 5:11 CSB) If you could be sure that you and your life would be far better than it is today, what would you give up? 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%? What would you need a guarantee of to give up everything. These first … Read more