Rod Stallings

27 Looking at them, Jesus said, “With man it is impossible, but not with God, because all things are possible with God.” (Mark 10:27 CSB) When my daughter was young and we would give her a choice her typical response was, “All”. That my often be our response to life as well. We want all … Read more

4 In all his scheming,the wicked person arrogantly thinks,[a]“There’s no accountability,since there’s no God.” (Psalm 10:4 CSB) I wrote recently about respect and fear. Both lead to accountability. But what if there is no God in another person’s world view? Yes, maybe they are guided by some other moral compass. They hold themselves accountable to … Read more

1 I waited patiently for the Lord,and he turned to me and heard my cry for help.2 He brought me up from a desolate[a] pit,out of the muddy clay,and set my feet on a rock,making my steps secure.3 He put a new song in my mouth,a hymn of praise to our God.Many will see and … Read more

24 I say, “The Lord is my portion,therefore I will put my hope in him.” The Lord is my portion. In our society of want over need, our portion seems to never be filled. We alway are looking for more, more, more. But with the Lord, and in our faith life, the Lord IS our … Read more

12 For he will rescue the poor who cry outand the afflicted who have no helper.13 He will have pity on the poor and helplessand save the lives of the poor. (Psalm 72:12-13 CSB) I was reading a number of post from people who are struggling to find I work. They ranged from those who … Read more