Rod Stallings

16 For; who has known the Lord’s mind,that he may instruct him?[a]But we have the mind of Christ. (1 Corinthians 2:16 CSB) Too often we want to “help” God along toward an end of our own. Our selfish nature comes forth and we believe we know what is best. But who can know God’s mind? … Read more

23 Jesus turned and told Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a hindrance to me because you’re not thinking about God’s concerns[a] but human concerns.” (Matthew 16:23 CSB) How often does this scripture describe us? Well, speaking for myself, quite often. I try to see with God’s eyes, but often times I cannot. When … Read more

10 A thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come so that they may have life and have it in abundance. (John 10:10 CSB) The theif is the enemy. He comes only to steal, kill and destroy. But Christ came to defeat the thief and give us life abundant. So why, … Read more

26 Brothers and sisters, consider your calling: Not many were wise from a human perspective,[a] not many powerful, not many of noble birth. 27 Instead, God has chosen what is foolish in the world to shame the wise, and God has chosen what is weak in the world to shame the strong. 28 God has … Read more

24 God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in Spirit and in truth.” (John 4:24 CSB) I want to talk about true worship here but I feel compelled to speak about life first. We have lost this fundamental desire to do things in spirit and truth, even before we get to worship … Read more