Monthly Archives: July 2020

THE COST

Posted on July 10, 2020 by randscallawayffm

“You can’t get something for nothing” skeptic people say. “Nothing is entirely free in this world, so watch out”, advised my parents. Yes, there is always a cost of some sort to obtain what others say is free.   Jesus … Continue reading →

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WHAT AMAZES JESUS

Posted on July 9, 2020 by randscallawayffm

Our faith amazes Jesus. Read that again. Childlike faith and trust in the One we say we love because He first loved us is amazing to Jesus! Okay then, how does Jesus feel when we doubt, wonder if He hears … Continue reading →

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COMING DOWN THE MOUNTAIN

Posted on July 8, 2020 by randscallawayffm

I have been privileged to hear and relate to many great speakers, preachers and teachers as well as leaders and agents of popular contemporary bands who exhort God’s Word. For thirteen years, working as an executive for a denomination, it … Continue reading →

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BUILDINGS THAT LAST!

Posted on July 7, 2020 by randscallawayffm

Randy and I escaped the confines of our home and property to take a drive through small towns last week. We avoided crowds and big highways. (The pandemic certainly changes the way we go about our lives these days, right?) … Continue reading →

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ONLY A FEW FIND IT

Posted on July 6, 2020 by randscallawayffm

What is “it”? IT is a life that has chosen to give their lives completely back to God, the One who created us. It is a heart, mind and soul that realizes the love God has for the world and … Continue reading →

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KNOCKING ON GOD’S DOOR

Posted on July 5, 2020 by randscallawayffm

In my childhood days there was a picture of Jesus knocking on the door to an old, vine and weed covered house. It hung prominently in my Sunday School classroom. I don’t recall any of us asking why it was … Continue reading →

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BE FREE…FROM PREJUDGING!

Posted on July 4, 2020 by randscallawayffm

Our first impression of others begins the minute another person comes in our line of vision. We size them up, giving them a character we think they play in a story of our imaginations. The closer they get to us, … Continue reading →

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THE WORSHIP OF WORRY

Posted on July 3, 2020 by randscallawayffm

Raise your hand if you spend moments in a day worrying? Now raise your hand if you just lied about worrying? ALL of us worry about something or someone. We are so wrapped up in self. Worry is part of … Continue reading →

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THE HUNT FOR TREASURE!

Posted on July 3, 2020 by randscallawayffm

Have you seen the documentaries of real people who are driven to obsess to find lost treasure at the bottom of the sea? They spend their entire lives raising money through donors, who also want to make money, so they … Continue reading →

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AND WHEN YOU PRAY…

Posted on July 1, 2020 by randscallawayffm

I grew up in church, no really, my family was there every time the doors were open. May dad usually opened the doors and locked up after everyone left. My mom played piano when my aunt didn’t and was the … Continue reading →

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