Monthly Archives: August 2025

WISE BUT WEAK

Posted on August 30, 2025 by randscallawayffm

Wait, what?! That cannot be true!  Our pastor has been dating another woman who is not his wife?  But he is our pastor, how could he do that?  We look to him to solve our problems, give counsel, correct our … Continue reading →

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WISDOM AND WEALTH DRAWS ATTENTION

Posted on August 29, 2025 by randscallawayffm

As a child growing up in a small church community outside of Oklahoma City, I was amazed at all the people who would come and talk with my grandpa.  Of course, I wasn’t privy to the talk; but I observed … Continue reading →

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GOD ANSWERS SOLOMON’S PRAYER

Posted on August 28, 2025 by randscallawayffm

“I sought the Lord, and He heard, and He answered…and that’s why I trust Him!” This is a line for a current song of praise that assures us God indeed hears our prayers in ways that are best for us … Continue reading →

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MOVE IN DAY! 

Posted on August 27, 2025 by randscallawayffm

I will never forget that day!  We were filled with excitement because our dream of what it would be like to live in a new home with practical spaces for our current needs in ministry were being realized!  As we … Continue reading →

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WHEN THE WORK IS COMPLETE; WHAT’S NEXT?

Posted on August 26, 2025 by randscallawayffm

It has been said that there is greater joy in the journey than upon the arrival at our destination.  Mm.  But it seems that it all depends on our motives reflected in our attitudes in the journey.  There is a … Continue reading →

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SEVEN YEARS OF HARD PHYSICAL LABOR

Posted on August 25, 2025 by randscallawayffm

“Rome wasn’t built in a day” is a phrase still today to mean that important achievements, complex projects, or great things take time, patience, and consistent effort to complete and cannot be rushed. The phrase serves as a reminder to be patient … Continue reading →

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THE TIME IS RIGHT! PREPARE TO BUILD!

Posted on August 24, 2025 by randscallawayffm

I was in elementary school when the people of our church met on a section of ground just outside Oklahoma City.  At that time, I didn’t fully realize what was going on but I certainly felt the excitement of the … Continue reading →

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LEADING WITH GOD’S WISDOM

Posted on August 21, 2025 by randscallawayffm

The greatest act of wisdom is to first ask God for His wisdom with a heart that humbly seeks God’s help and direction.  A wise leader who asks God for wisdom knows they need wisdom beyond their own human thinking … Continue reading →

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WISDOM OF GOD

Posted on August 20, 2025 by randscallawayffm

“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” James 1:5 Most of us know this verse well if you grew up going to Sunday … Continue reading →

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WISDOM IN THE TRANSFER OF LEADERSHIP

Posted on August 19, 2025 by randscallawayffm

When a powerful, influential, successful leader steps down from the position; the next person who has been chosen will have a time of transition that will challenge all who work alongside him or her. Their leadership must be established quickly … Continue reading →

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