Monthly Archives: August 2015

DETERMINATION

Posted on August 16, 2015 by randscallawayffm

John…on Love There are many kinds of people. There are four kinds of leadership personality styles which overlap in many different ways. Have you ever been involved in a committee meeting where a new idea was presented? Have you ever … Continue reading →

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THERE WAS A GARDEN, HE ENTERED IT…

Posted on August 14, 2015 by randscallawayffm

John…on Love “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son…” We know the rest, we memorized it as children who grew up in Christian homes and went to Sunday School. It is the first verse … Continue reading →

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OUR LORD’S PRAYER FOR US…

Posted on August 13, 2015 by randscallawayffm

John…on Love Because my grandmas loved me, they prayed for me. No, really, consistently prayed for me. And I needed it as a young adult. (Still do!) Back in the day, before we were married, Randy and I commuted to … Continue reading →

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GET READY! BE READY!

Posted on August 11, 2015 by randscallawayffm

John…on Love At this time of year, many are getting those they love more than themselves, more than life itself, ready to face another school year…in the world. They have sheltered them long enough, now they will go back into … Continue reading →

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HATE

Posted on August 10, 2015 by randscallawayffm

John…on Love “Be in the world”, says Jesus, “but not of the world”. God began this mantra in His Law given to Moses. “Love the Lord Your God with all Your heart, mind and soul”, Jesus repeats this Law as … Continue reading →

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JOINED

Posted on August 9, 2015 by randscallawayffm

John…on Love “Those two are joined at the hip!”, we say when we see two kids who have to be everywhere together. They play and work together, they are inseparable at church. They are best friends..BFF’s. They are together so … Continue reading →

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HOW DO WE KNOW? WE LOVE.

Posted on August 8, 2015 by randscallawayffm

John…on Love The beloved disciple, as John calls himself, was compassionately taken in by Jesus’ words about love. It is the underlying theme of his writings. Matthew wrote of the Law fulfilled. Mark gave us the facts of the matter. … Continue reading →

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PRECIOUS, PRICELESS GIFT!

Posted on August 7, 2015 by randscallawayffm

John…on Love We are always looking for that special gift for someone that will mean something to them. At least, that’s what’s in my heart when I think of what to give a member of my family or to a … Continue reading →

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I’M NOT JUST MAKING THIS STUFF UP!

Posted on August 6, 2015 by randscallawayffm

John…on Love As a teacher at a “hands-on” science discovery academy, we explain many new concepts to the students who are actually doing what we are describing, step by step. “Now, pour that in and see what happens”, we say, … Continue reading →

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