Monthly Archives: September 2024

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

Posted on September 30, 2024 by randscallawayffm

When we see the sign, “Under New Management” on a business that was less than stellar in their former practices; we utter a sigh of relief.  We hope and wonder if the new management will deliver on their promise to … Continue reading →

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FLOATING ON A SEA OF WAITING

Posted on September 29, 2024 by randscallawayffm

We wait for the microwave to cook our food in a matter of seconds while leaning on the counter, shifting from one foot to the other, impatiently. Why is it taking so long?  We remove the food and see that … Continue reading →

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THE CLEANSING

Posted on September 28, 2024 by randscallawayffm

Our family used to go camping when our children were younger.  Years ago, it was an economical way to get our kids out their comfort zones, teach them about working together as we set up camp, with the promise of … Continue reading →

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FROM BAD TO WORSE!

Posted on September 27, 2024 by randscallawayffm

One of my parents’ favorite phrases to say when stressed was; “things are going from bad to worse!”  When I heard the words, as they sighed heavily; I would worry, too, picking up on their stressed, furrowed brows, with that … Continue reading →

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LONGEVITY OF MANKIND

Posted on September 26, 2024 by randscallawayffm

It has been said that the most important symbol on the gravestone is the dash.  The dash is chiseled between the year we are born and year we die.  The dash represents the life we lived between.  If you are … Continue reading →

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MOTIVES

Posted on September 25, 2024 by randscallawayffm

“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” Proverbs 4:23 From the very beginning of the creation of mankind, “sin crouches at the door” ready to distract, deceive, and destroy our relationship with God along with … Continue reading →

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CONSQUENCES OF FALLING OUT OF LOVE

Posted on September 24, 2024 by randscallawayffm

We are created with the ability to make choices. God gave us this freedom to make choices throughout life because it is making choices that learn the clear consequences of the choices we make.  We are also given a Helper … Continue reading →

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COMPLETE RELATIONSHIP

Posted on September 22, 2024 by randscallawayffm

We have probably all experienced that special joy of elation when a project we have worked diligently on for weeks and months comes to completion.  The project that takes the most time and effort gives us the most satisfaction when … Continue reading →

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“I’M ON MY WAY!”

Posted on September 20, 2024 by randscallawayffm

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that … Continue reading →

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MADE NEW!

Posted on September 19, 2024 by randscallawayffm

Are you hurting and broken within?Overwhelmed by the weight of your sin?Jesus is callingHave you come to the end of yourself?Do you thirst for a drink from the well?Jesus is calling O come to the altarThe Father’s arms are open … Continue reading →

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