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About randscallawayffm

Randy and Susan co founded Finding Focus Ministries in 2006. Their goal as former full time pastors, is to serve and provide spiritual encouragement and focus to those on the "front lines" of ministry. Extensive experience being on both sides of ministry, paid and volunteer, on the mission fields of other countries as well as the United States, helps them bring a different perspective to those who need it most. Need a lift? Call us 260 229 2276.

WE’RE NOT KEEPING QUIET ABOUT THIS!

Posted on January 29, 2022 by randscallawayffm

When we get a new job, the job of our dreams, we talk about it to whoever will listen to us. We tell our family members, our friends, the person at the checkout station, the associate who routinely asks if … Continue reading →

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NOW, IT’S PERSONAL!

Posted on January 28, 2022 by randscallawayffm

“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” Isaiah … Continue reading →

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COURAGE, CONFRONTATION AND COMPASSION

Posted on January 27, 2022 by randscallawayffm

In his book Profiles in Courage, John F. Kennedy wrote, “Great crises produce great men and great deeds of courage.” While it is true that a crisis helps to make a person, it is also true that a crisis helps … Continue reading →

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MOTIVATIONS MATTER

Posted on January 26, 2022 by randscallawayffm

“Because I said so!”  Admit it, when frustrated as parents, running out of words to compel our kids to do the right thing, we end of shouting what our parents said to us.  We said we never say those words … Continue reading →

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GOODBYES

Posted on January 25, 2022 by randscallawayffm

I grew up in Oklahoma where good byes are not final until the whole family of visitors get in their vehicle, roll down the windows, honk the horn and wave wildly until they are out of sight.  Preceding this display … Continue reading →

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RESURRECTION POWER!

Posted on January 24, 2022 by randscallawayffm

The Cross Has the Final Word, Newsboys The cross has the final wordThe cross has the final wordSorrow may come in the darkest nightBut the cross has the final word There’s nothing stronger, nothing higherThere’s nothing greater than the name … Continue reading →

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WORSHIP—AUDIENCE OF ONE, BENEFIT FOR ALL

Posted on January 23, 2022 by randscallawayffm

The devil loves to promote divisive behaviors among God’s people.  He loves using his limited arsenal in his war against God by using the behaviors of competition, comparison, confusion while coaching leaders to jockey for position and become so busy … Continue reading →

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WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT?

Posted on January 22, 2022 by randscallawayffm

You must understand, though the touch of your handMakes my pulse reactThat it’s only the thrill of boy meeting girlOpposites attractIt’s physicalOnly logicalYou must try to ignore that it means more than that Oh-oh, what’s love got to do, got … Continue reading →

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PRIVILEDGED PART OF THE WHOLE!

Posted on January 21, 2022 by randscallawayffm

“Susan, how do you pull it all together?”  I’m often asked that question after a large event given to me to organize comes to an end—and it always surprises me!  My first thought is, I didn’t do this, did you … Continue reading →

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RESPECT

Posted on January 20, 2022 by randscallawayffm

My grandpa rarely reprimanded his grandkids; but on one occasion, he had to take control of breakfast table situation quickly.  My cousins and I were spending time at Grandpa and Grandma’s farm as we did often.  We loved coming to … Continue reading →

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