Rod Stallings

16 For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world. (1 John 2:16 NIV) The world is a wonderful and fascinating place. A place built for us to enjoy, cultivate, explore, build upon and sustain us. This … Read more

31 “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you as wheat. 32 But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” (Luke 22:31-32 NIV) Note that while Christ said he had prayed for Simon, he also said “when you have … Read more

We cannot serve multiple masters. Trying to be obedient to differing ways of life which are, in themselves, contradictory. 16 Don’t you know that when you offer yourselves to someone as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one you obey—whether you are slaves to sin, which leads to death, or to obedience, which leads … Read more

…our enemy prowls around looking for situations to cause us pain and distraction; 8 Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. (1 Peter 5:8 NIV) When we are, seemingly, at our best our enemy is working in the background, with circumstances, … Read more

Titus 2:1 (NIV) 2 You, however, must teach what is appropriate to sound doctrine. Sound doctrine is not just relegated to scriptural matters. Having a good doctrine, be it for our health, our work ethic, our trustworthiness or any other facet of life is quite important. Unfortunately, today, these sound doctrines are often shouted down … Read more