Monthly Archives: October 2024

GREAT BLESSINGS—GREAT RESPONSIBILITES

Posted on October 31, 2024 by randscallawayffm

“His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’”—Jesus’ story of trustworthy servants with integrity, Matthew 25:23 “The … Continue reading →

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TAKING MATTERS INTO OUR OWN HANDS

Posted on October 30, 2024 by randscallawayffm

  Unless we fully lean on God’s wisdom, insight, and understanding on all matters of life here; we will be prone to take matters into our own hands, using our own feeble minds to “fix” what is broken and needs … Continue reading →

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THE YOUNG PROPHET OF DREAMS

Posted on October 29, 2024 by randscallawayffm

Joseph is a young man, still a teenager in our culture of thinking, who is caught between the love of his father and the hate of his brothers.  He was born to Jacob’s beloved Rachel, who would later die in … Continue reading →

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THE OTHER OLDER BROTHER—

Posted on October 28, 2024 by randscallawayffm

The twin boys struggled to be first from the womb of Rebekah.  Esau was heading for the birth finish line when Jacob grabbed his heel.  But the grab didn’t pull Esau back from being born first.  We’ve spent the last … Continue reading →

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LET US GET UP AND GO TO THE BETHEL!

Posted on October 27, 2024 by randscallawayffm

I sought the Lord and He heard and He answeredI sought the Lord and He heard and He answeredI sought the Lord and He heard and He answeredThat’s why I trust Him, that’s why I trust Him (Songwriters: Brandon Lake … Continue reading →

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REVENGEFUL DECEIT

Posted on October 26, 2024 by randscallawayffm

To get even, take back what was taken from us, while repaying the hurt doled out to us is our natural first response without thinking.  Just watch toddlers in the church nursery to prove this theory!  However, God reminds us … Continue reading →

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RESTORING WHAT WAS LOST

Posted on October 25, 2024 by randscallawayffm

There is no human on earth that has not experienced a broken relationship with another human.  Maybe it was a close friend who was like a brother or sister, but one of you moved away and you didn’t keep in … Continue reading →

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WRESTLING RIGHTEOUS RELATIONSHIPS

Posted on October 24, 2024 by randscallawayffm

To come back home means facing Esau, the twin brother Jacob deceived and ran away from twenty years ago to escape the wrath of anger and retaliation from Esau.  Fear seeps in and overcomes Jacob.  Jacob’s emotions of dread in … Continue reading →

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GOING HOME

Posted on October 23, 2024 by randscallawayffm

Goodbyes are most often packed with all forms of emotions.  Long-lasting relationships can be solidified or broken over goodbyes.  God teaches Jacob, and us, that we must not wait until death or a tragic occurrence takes away the ability to … Continue reading →

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GENERATIONS OF JEALOUSY

Posted on October 22, 2024 by randscallawayffm

Jealousy is a sin that hampers all relationships.  Jealousy comes from comparing ourselves to others which turns all our thoughts, words, and actions into a competition for affection, worth, and value.  Leah and Rachel are two sisters who are extremely … Continue reading →

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