Author Archives: randscallawayffm

Jacob left his home under less than best circumstances.  He had tricked his blind father, taking the coveted birthright and blessings that rightfully belonged to his brother Esau.  Esau was so angry at the time, he wanted to kill Jacob!  … Continue reading →

When God says stay, stay.  When God says is time to go, go.  God’s timing is always best because He is for us, not against us.  He sees our past work and labor.  He sees what we are going through … Continue reading →

How do we come up with the names for our children?  Seriously, what are our thoughts as we think about a name for a child who have not arrived?  Some of us think of beloved, influential people and honor them … Continue reading →

The old bait and switch game might have had its beginnings here in this story of Jacob.  What is “bait and switch”?  The advertising industry has used it for centuries along with “and that’s not all” to get you to … Continue reading →

Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place,I can feel His mighty power and His grace.I can hear the brush of angel’s wingsI see glory on each face;Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place. In … Continue reading →

“The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach”. When we observe life, while living life ourselves, we might discover that some of us have to work harder than others to account for the sin of deceit in this … Continue reading →

We inherit traits from our biological parents.  All of us acquire learned behaviors from watching them handle life. No matter how hard we try not to, we will mimic what we “caught” by observing and what we have been taught.  … Continue reading →

We are usually comfortable within our tribe of family members and close friends who love us, nurture us and are there for us.  A tribe, in case you never stopped to think about it, is defined as a social division … Continue reading →

Put down that romance novel and read this incredible love story between Isaac and Rebekah!  You will love what God does in the lives of those who faithfully believe and trust in Him!  God impresses Abraham to follow His plan … Continue reading →

I was raised in Oklahoma.  Both of my parents’ families settled two generations back near the towns of Prague and Stroud on land in which they farmed in all kinds of ways to earn a living.  They raised stock and … Continue reading →