Author Archives: randscallawayffm

Just hearing good news doesn’t really sink into our being until we experience it with all our senses, does it?  Just hearing about a new show on Netflix means nothing until we watch it ourselves.  Hearing about a new restaurant … Continue reading →

Before we “move that bus”—try to imagine someone in your family you thought was dead and buried, coming back to life!  What are all the “feels”?  What is going on in the minds of those who lost greatly but then … Continue reading →

If we are believers and followers of God and His ways, asking for His help, we begin to grow and mature on life’s journey.  We see ourselves begin to change the way we think, act, react and respond to circumstance … Continue reading →

Steps to Forgiveness Part Two It takes a changed, transformed heart to forgive cruel abusive behavior lodged against our whole being.  From the inside out and outside in we are hurt.  We feel useless to the world because of our … Continue reading →

PART ONE The extent of hurt, mocking, slander and abuse varies in each individual’s experience. Outcomes from the hurt and pain varies.  However, lessons from God in and through the heartbreaking, soul wrenching, mind altering pain are priceless.  Yes, the … Continue reading →

There is something to be said about landing that dream job, right?  So, we’re going to talk about doing just that!  I loved teaching in the public school system but then God moved me to a ministry of teaching that … Continue reading →

I have yet to hear anyone say, “I love to wait, waiting is enjoyable.”  Nope, I have never heard this uttered, at least not in my circle of friends and family!  We don’t like to be put on hold for … Continue reading →

When God asks us to join Him in his work, to be under His authority, to think and behave in ways that honor him while being His person, God is with us.  Read that again.  God is WITH us.  God … Continue reading →

One of the major purposes of Genesis is to record the origin and development of the family of Jacob, the founder of the twelve tribes of Israel. The Israelites went down to Egypt a large family, and four centuries later … Continue reading →

(Part One) Many theologians compare the story of Joseph to the story of Jesus.  Here are the comparisons: However, God’s Son willingly laid down his life for everyone’s sins, not just the family.  Jesus, the Perfect Sacrifice, as opposed to … Continue reading →