Author Archives: randscallawayffm

What happens in the span of twelve years?  In a young person’s life from birth to reaching twelve years seems like a lifetime already!  Twelve years think they can conquer the world.  Most twelve year olds have developed such confidence … Continue reading →

What has God delivered from you lately?  Isn’t there a time in your life when a challenging situation seemed so difficult that at the time you thought it would impossible to resolve?  What was your response when suddenly circumstances changed … Continue reading →

Life happens suddenly in an imperfect, constantly in flux world in ways so unexpected it threatens our very existence—we think.  Our first thought is panic until we are forced to deal with the situation in the best way possible—we think.  … Continue reading →

Tell me the story of Jesus,Write on my heart every word,Tell me the story most precious,Sweetest that ever was heard. (Fanny Crosby) I love to tell the story,’Twill be my theme in glory,To tell the old, old storyOf Jesus and … Continue reading →

According to Adam Grant, author of “Give and Take,” there are three different types of reciprocity types: givers, takers, and matchers. Givers, takers, and matchers–What’s the difference between these types? According to Grant… Takers are self-focused and put their own interests … Continue reading →

THE IMPORTANCE OF READINESS… This is a very familiar story of the Farmer and the Seeds to church goers.  The story has been preached from the platform and taught in Sunday School classes and other small groups for decades but … Continue reading →

Where God is at work, Satan soon follows to wreak havoc among the children of God.  Count on it—but we don’t have to fall for it. Spoiler alert:  God wins now and in the end of time.  Jesus is victorious … Continue reading →

Most of us in ministry dream of a getaway to do less “people things” with only those who live in our household to relax and just be with them for a while.  Most times we get the opportunity to do … Continue reading →

FUN FACT: Did you know that “Rules of Engagement” is not just a TV show about a married couple trying to find their way through life together?  The Rules of Engagement is defined as a directive issued by a military authority specifying the circumstances … Continue reading →

Rules.  They are everywhere!  Rules are posted anywhere and everywhere people gather.  Don’t flush paper towels or other large objects down the toilet. Okay, we get that one.  Don’t ride your bikes on the sidewalk where pedestrians walk.  Well, that … Continue reading →