Author Archives: randscallawayffm

We waste a lot of time wallowing in our selfish thinking that someone “owes” us.  We hold back and even “shelve” the love of God in us when we grip tightly to the offenses of slander, mocking, and maybe even … Continue reading →

As I read the incredibly, rebellious story of God’s chosen turning their backs on Him, leaving His protection, shunning His perfect love for them through serious disobedience that reaches new lows in behaviors, this song comes to mind…Are we any … Continue reading →

It is no wonder that the word “ignore” sits inside the word ignorance.  We ignore God, who we say we know as Way Maker, Promise Keeper, Light in the darkness for what we want to do.  As the music fades … Continue reading →

I have a prayer for God’s church and her leaders as we approach this weekend where we will celebrate the Third Day that made all the difference between life or death for us.  I pray that God’s leaders will have … Continue reading →

Making your way in the world todayTakes everything you’ve gotTaking a break from all your worriesSure would help a lotWouldn’t you like to get away? Sometimes you wanna goWhere everybody knows your nameAnd they’re always glad you cameYou wanna be … Continue reading →

Israel disobeyed. The national leaders had failed to teach God’s law to the people. Many of God’s chosen people sold their bodies in prostitution, which in turn led to national destruction. People who have genuine faith and love for God … Continue reading →

Like me, you probably enjoy seeing God’s Message as well as reading it.  There is a book by Francine Rivers, one of my favorite novelists who portray Bible characters in their world.  Rivers is gifted at bringing the characters into … Continue reading →

We live in a world filled with love stories.  Most of them are lies.  They are not love stories at all—they are lust stories, sex-fantasy stories, domination stories.  From the cradle we are fed on lies about love. This would … Continue reading →

As I read the final chapter of Daniel’s vision of what will happen, I am reminded of the love of God along with the meaning of God’s love as expressed by John.  John was also one to whom God revealed … Continue reading →