Rod Stallings

37 Then David said, “The Lord who rescued me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear will rescue me from the hand of this Philistine.” (1 Samuel 17:37a CSB) So David is about to square off with Goliath, the Philistine champion. Remember David was just a boy at the time and Goliath had … Read more

13 When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is this: fear God and keep his commands, because this is for all[a]humanity. (Ecclesiastes 12:13 CSB) The Bible is one of the most read books in history. It has endured through the ages and stands alone in many aspects of both the written word and theology … Read more

16 Better a little with the fear of the Lordthan great treasure with turmoil. 17 Better a meal of vegetables where there is lovethan a fattened ox with hatred. (Proverbs 15:16-17 CSB) We always want more. More, more, more. And we want more, faster. Faster, faster, faster. But there is much to be said for having a little … Read more

15 The idols of the nations are of silver and gold,made by human hands.16 They have mouths but cannot speak,eyes, but cannot see.17 They have ears but cannot hear;indeed, there is no breath in their mouths.18 Those who make them are just like them,as are all who trust in them. (Psalm 135:15-18 CSB) The idols we construct…we are … Read more

4 One who watches the wind will not sow,and the one who looks at the clouds will not reap. (Ecclesiastes 11:4 CSB) I like when I feel productive, getting things done and moving through my “to do” list. I know I can be prone to being distracted so I work hard to keep myself from … Read more