Rod Stallings

25 Let your eyes look forward;fix your gaze[a] straight ahead.26 Carefully consider the path[b] for your feet,and all your ways will be established. (Proverbs 4:25-26 CSB) Proper focus and careful consideration can help us to establish the right directions to take in life. We know the world today has an attention span problem. This problem … Read more

13 Wisdom and strength belong to God;counsel and understanding are his. (Job 12:13 CSB) Wisdom, strength, counsel and understanding. All belong to God, and all are available to us. Sometimes through the Spirit; sometimes through scripture; sometimes through a trusted and Godly friend. We do not have to fear walking through life without this very … Read more

34 He mocks those who mockbut gives grace to the humble.35 The wise will inherit honor,but he holds up fools to dishonor. (Proverbs 3:34-35 CSB) We live in a time where everyone wants to have their say, no matter how far that say may be from what is right. Additionally, they want to mock those … Read more

18 …fight the good fight, 19 having faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and have shipwrecked the faith. (1 Timothy 1:18b-19 CSB) Getting shipwrecked provides a very good mental picture of what can happen in our faith. When we stray off path and begin making decisions wholly focused upon ourselves and our … Read more

17 So it is sin to know the good and yet not do it. (James 4:17 CSB) For the most part, in general, I believe people know what is right and strive to do the right thing. I try to preserve my faith in humanity this way. This means I opt to trust first which … Read more