Monthly Archives: January 2015

NEVER WITHOUT A STORY!

Posted on January 31, 2015 by randscallawayffm

The Good News Are you the person who breaks into song…whatever the situation…you recall a song first? I am that person. Usually the song is ironic and humorous for the circumstance. It’s just how I was built. Apparently, I have … Continue reading →

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STORYTELLING…PART TWO

Posted on January 30, 2015 by randscallawayffm

The Good News Not only does Jesus, the Master Teacher tell the best stories to relate Truth to the world, He EXPLAINS His narratives in ways we cannot fail to understand. Yes, there are some things we “just don’t get” … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 29, 2015 by randscallawayffm

STORYTELLING The Good News! Mark is now to the point in his testimony of the Good News of Jesus where stories are told to explain the mission, motive of heart and righteous behavior of God’s people. Mark 4, The Message … Continue reading →

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OF THE DEVIL? Seriously?

Posted on January 28, 2015 by randscallawayffm

The Good News! I can’t help but recall a true story from my ministry days with a former organization. I was the director, the one who had to pull off an event for around a thousand people from all kinds … Continue reading →

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THEY CLIMBED TOGETHER

Posted on January 27, 2015 by randscallawayffm

The Good News Mark 3, The Message 13-19 He climbed a mountain and invited those he wanted with him. They climbed together. He settled on twelve, and designated them apostles. The plan was that they would be with him, and … Continue reading →

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NO MORE PUSHING AND SHOVING!

Posted on January 26, 2015 by randscallawayffm

The Good News! As a former first grade teaching, it was always amazing and a bit disturbing to see kids pushing and shoving with all their might to be first in line to get to where we were going! RELAX, … Continue reading →

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I’M NOT AT CHURCH TODAY! OH, NO!

Posted on January 25, 2015 by randscallawayffm

THE HEART OF THE SABBATH The Good News! Because of dad not feeling well and a slight fall he had yesterday, we are staying home from church to watch over him. We love our church. We love worshiping God corporately … Continue reading →

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THE UNLIKELY

Posted on January 24, 2015 by randscallawayffm

The Good News! We all look at something or someone at times and think, “well, that’s not supposed to happen” or “I never thought that person would do that”. We humans cannot help but be guided sometimes by our first … Continue reading →

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RAISING THE ROOF!

Posted on January 23, 2015 by randscallawayffm

The Good News! Raising the roof means something exciting these days, doesn’t it! I wonder if this phrase goes back in time to when all the neighbors would com together in pioneer days to literally raise the roof for another … Continue reading →

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BUT PEOPLE FOUND HIM…

Posted on January 21, 2015 by randscallawayffm

The Good News! “Look, there he is!” “I knew if I waited here over night I would catch a glimpse of him!” “Where is he going now?” “I want to go there, too!” “Do you think he will see us?” … Continue reading →

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