Author Archives: randscallawayffm

If you are parents, you have probably had this happen to you more than once.  Kids will call out to you, you answer, but their response is to call out again without really looking for you.  I figured this out … Continue reading →

Just yesterday, I caught myself in front of the microwave waiting very impatiently while my slice of pizza was reheating.  These words came out of my mouth: “Seriously, how long does it take to get this warmed up.”  Then I … Continue reading →

Everyone needs compassionA love that’s never failing, let mercy fall on meEveryone needs forgivenessThe kindness of a Savior, the Hope of nations Savior, He can move the mountainsMy God is mighty to saveHe is mighty to saveForever, author of SalvationHe … Continue reading →

God loves each one of us so deeply we cannot understand it.  Most of us know we do’t deserve His love.  But, the more we realize the distance God would go to save us from ourselves, our sins, our lostness … Continue reading →

We dress for all occasions even though we seem to live in an “anything goes” culture.  When we go to a funeral, we avoid bright colors that might draw attention to ourselves because we attend to pay respect and honor … Continue reading →

In a few short days many people will gather to reunite our families around a table full of food.  I pray there will be laughter as memories are recalled while making new ones on this day.  Most of all I … Continue reading →

“When you least expect it—expect it!” When our kids would try to overtake their dad in tickle wars or harmless pranks, this was his warning to the little ones who thought they could win against their dad.  They rarely defeated … Continue reading →

In my past work, I had to travel a great deal.  Traveling in flight is not as glamorous as it looks.  Those who travel for work by plane know that it is the same as riding a bus or taking … Continue reading →

Amazing grace how sweet the soundThat saved a wretch like meI once was lost, but now I’m foundWas blind but now I see What are we hanging onto to that blinds us from God’s amazing grace?  What is it that … Continue reading →

There is no more secure feeling than to be accepted by who you think are the “insiders,” the ones “in the know,” God’s people who are kind and compassionate to you refusing to leave you outside to be slandered and … Continue reading →