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About randscallawayffm

Randy and Susan co founded Finding Focus Ministries in 2006. Their goal as former full time pastors, is to serve and provide spiritual encouragement and focus to those on the "front lines" of ministry. Extensive experience being on both sides of ministry, paid and volunteer, on the mission fields of other countries as well as the United States, helps them bring a different perspective to those who need it most. Need a lift? Call us 260 229 2276.

BETWEEN A ROCK AND HARD PLACE

“Between a rock and a hard place” means being in a very difficult, stressful, or impossible situation where you must choose between two equally unpleasant, undesirable, or risky options. It describes a dilemma with no easy solution, often referred to as … Continue reading

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THE PLOT OF POWER

In times of greatest horror and unbelievable torture of groups of people who simply look, believe, and behave differently because of their love and loyalty to God is when the Prince of Darkness is seen for who he really is—death, … Continue reading

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BEAUTY OF BELIEF

I confess.  I grew up on a residential block in the suburbs with mostly boys.  There was one girl but she left for the summers to live with her grandparents. I rarely saw her. So, I naturally learned and enjoyed … Continue reading

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GOD’S STORY OF ESTHER

“And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?”—Mordecai, older cousin and foster father to Esther, Esther 4:14 Today we begin the book of Esther. Some things about this story you … Continue reading

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TRUTH—UNDELUDED AND UNTAINTED BY THE WORLD

Nehemiah’s last diary entry is one last push for the people to return all God’s commandments, to internally understand why God gave them, with how imperative it is to obey His commands so they will not fall back to accepting … Continue reading

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A PARADE OF PRAISE!

There is nothing more fun than to watch a parade of happy, celebrating people march by—especially if they throw small gifts of candy!  The joy is increased when it is your kids and grandkids marching, playing instruments, holding banners, or … Continue reading

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PRESENT IN HIS PRESENCE

I remember those days when we moved all the things from the old church building, things not given away or sold, to the newly built church building that would now be our place or worship in His Presence.  God had … Continue reading

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PROMISES: SIGNED, SEALED, AND DELIVERED

Promises are made daily by men, women, and children. More prevalent these days, promises are made and used as “bargaining chips” to get from others who have what we want and who want what we have—namely our money.  We are … Continue reading

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DEEP CONFESSION WITH AGREEMENT

“The prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be … Continue reading

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THE READING OF THE BOOK

God impressed our pastor to ask all who are able to stand as he reads the Scripture passage to us before he begins the message.  This is not a new idea.  But how many do this these days?  As a … Continue reading

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