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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.

GRAFTED AND GIFTED FROM THE ROOT

Posted on December 27, 2021 by randscallawayffm

There are many reasons that pride, boastfulness, thinking more highly of ourselves when life is going well, are evil activities that get in the way of our growing in God’s ways. The very minute we think we can be good … Continue reading →

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GOD DOESN’T GIVE UP ON US!

Posted on December 25, 2021 by randscallawayffm

Paul devoted all of Romans 11 to presenting proof that God is not through with Israel. We must not apply this chapter to the church today, because Paul is discussing a literal future for a literal nation. He called five … Continue reading →

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WHAT IS THE VERDICT?

Posted on December 24, 2021 by randscallawayffm

We all belong to a religion!  We can belong to a religion without having any form of relationship with anyone.  Wait, what?  I knew a man who watched the show “Law and Order” religiously!  He never missed an episode, even … Continue reading →

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ALL ARE CALLED, CHOSEN AND LOVED

Posted on December 23, 2021 by randscallawayffm

Sometimes we “church people” think we are the only ones shaped and molded by the Creator to make salvation happen for others like it happened to us.  When we get so wrapped up in our busyness of life stuff, church … Continue reading →

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BLESSED ASSURANCE! EXPECTANT JOY!

Posted on December 22, 2021 by randscallawayffm

If we knew and really believed there could be no one or not one thing on earth that could separate us from the love God has for us, would that change how we approach each day of living on earth?  … Continue reading →

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LIFE SOLUTION: THE ARRIVAL

Posted on December 21, 2021 by randscallawayffm

There is nothing on earth more scary-exciting than giving birth to a child!  Right?!  In a span of five years, Randy and I welcomed three babies into this world!  Tomorrow, in fact, will be the birthday of the youngest child.  … Continue reading →

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SPOILER ALERT:  I CANNOT BE GOOD

Posted on December 20, 2021 by randscallawayffm

God gave Randy and I quite a few opportunities to direct church camps back in our younger adult ministry years.  Our goal was always to teach kids more than “come and be saved”, but to go beyond that concept to … Continue reading →

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WHY GO BACK THERE?

Posted on December 18, 2021 by randscallawayffm

A couple of months ago, Randy and I took a quick trip back to Oklahoma where we were raised. It was a spontaneous trip, planned in about 24 hours, complete with flight, rental and hotel, to see OU play football.  … Continue reading →

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HE’S THE ONE!

Posted on December 17, 2021 by randscallawayffm

At this time of year of gift giving, Randy and I like to reminisce over the gifts we have given to our children and grandchildren.  We think of the reactions and the looks on their faces when we got it … Continue reading →

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PASSIONATE PATIENCE

Posted on December 16, 2021 by randscallawayffm

Who has it?  Who wants to do the work to get it?  Work?  Yes, it takes work to shape and form passionate patience.  This isn’t your normal, natural homegrown, do-it-yourself patience for short periods of time such as being okay … Continue reading →

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