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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.

PURE TRUST—A TRUSTING-HIM-TO-DO-IT TRUST

Posted on December 15, 2021 by randscallawayffm

We can all agree there will times in our lives that we throw up our hands and shout, “I can’t, I just can’t”.  Life’s challenges overwhelm us to the point of asking God and whoever else is in earshot, “What … Continue reading →

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ALL HAVE DONE IT WRONG, BUT ALL HAVE A WAY OUT!

Posted on December 14, 2021 by randscallawayffm

Years ago, our church had fallen to hard times.  We had to start over from scratch so to speak.  We asked God to guide us to what He wanted.  There was a program of calling people to ask if they … Continue reading →

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WHO GUIDES US?

Posted on December 13, 2021 by randscallawayffm

Being a woman in leadership who is called by God for very specific tasks because of His gifts given to her is a journey that is different than a man’s journey.  Although Paul speaks of equality, the church still has … Continue reading →

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HEY, HOW’S THE WATER?

Posted on December 11, 2021 by randscallawayffm

I just chased and caught a tiny frog who jumped around on my kitchen floor at my feet while I was making my coffee this morning!  He was cute, at first.  But I knew he did not belong where I … Continue reading →

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REAL LIFE IS IN CHRIST

Posted on December 10, 2021 by randscallawayffm

On May 24, 1738, a discouraged missionary went “very unwillingly” to a religious meeting in London. There a miracle took place. “About a quarter before nine,” he wrote in his journal, “I felt my heart strangely warmed. I felt I … Continue reading →

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LETTERS OF LOVE AND LIFE

Posted on December 9, 2021 by randscallawayffm

“Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears…”  is the first line of a speech by Mark Antony in the play Julius Caesar, by William Shakespeare.  Mark Antony, as we recall from reading the play in high school, came to bury Caesar, not … Continue reading →

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A HOSTAGE FOR HOPE

Posted on December 8, 2021 by randscallawayffm

As we read about the true adventures of Saul, the Persecutor transformed by a blinding encounter on the road by Jesus, Himself, we begin to “see” the depth of Paul’s new Holy Spirit driven understanding of his new mission.  Transformed … Continue reading →

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TROUBLES AT SEA

Posted on December 7, 2021 by randscallawayffm

When storms come into our lives that knock us off our feet, drenching our hopes while leaving us dazed for a bit we wonder how we will make it to a safe harbor where all is well again.  Then God … Continue reading →

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“I COULDN’T JUST WALK AWAY”

Posted on December 6, 2021 by randscallawayffm

Jesus changes everything in our lives once Jesus is the reason for living life.  Jesus changes our thought life which in turn changes what we do.  Jesus surprises us with wisdom beyond ourselves, knowing just what we need for any … Continue reading →

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NEW LEADER, ANOTHER HEARING!

Posted on December 4, 2021 by randscallawayffm

When you stand firm for Jesus in the work God has given you to do, there will always be those who oppose you.  We must always remember where the root of opposition begins to grow.  Satan’s tireless tricks of his … Continue reading →

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