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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.

TEMPORARY MANNA—BREAD OF LIFE FOREVER

Posted on August 27, 2021 by randscallawayffm

Remember our history lessons of the search for the Fountain of Youth by Ponce de Leon?  The Fountain of Youth, a mythical spring, allegedly restores the youth of anyone who drinks or bathes in its waters. Tales of such a fountain have been recounted around the … Continue reading →

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JESUS ALREADY KNEW

Posted on August 26, 2021 by randscallawayffm

The first time I went to Haiti on assignment to develop a teaching/ministry plan for bringing college students into this culture, it was daunting.  I didn’t know what I would face and need to know and understand.  I knew some … Continue reading →

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JUST MISSED HIM

Posted on August 25, 2021 by randscallawayffm

Over the years we have seen influential religious leaders gain popularity, become prideful and then fall.  We can predict it.  Leaders headed to a great fall first develop an attitude of thinking that includes; “there is no one like me” … Continue reading →

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LISTEN, THEN DECIDE

Posted on August 24, 2021 by randscallawayffm

We have many decisions to make in one solitary day.  We decide to get up or sleep in.  If we are expected at work that pays our bills, then the responsible decision is clear.  We must get up, repair what … Continue reading →

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RISING ABOVE THE RULES

Posted on August 23, 2021 by randscallawayffm

When we humans forget why we do what we do we begin to lose sight of what is most important in life—relationship.  If obeying the rules gets to be of more importance that the reason behind the rules that keep … Continue reading →

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IMPRESSED?

Posted on August 21, 2021 by randscallawayffm

We are easily impressed with people who do good things, who give generously, who go out of their way to help in their communities without really know who they are.  We don’t really know their true motives behind the goodness.  … Continue reading →

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SENT

Posted on August 20, 2021 by randscallawayffm

Randy and I live in a small city in the Midwest.  It is only a short drive to see hundreds of acres of land brimming with corn, beans and wheat.  Only yesterday, we remarked how healthy and green the beans … Continue reading →

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WHAT REALLY COUNTS

Posted on August 19, 2021 by randscallawayffm

We love to count.  It is one of the first things we were taught to do as toddlers.  “How many fingers are you”, we say to little ones.  We count how many minutes we have to get out the door … Continue reading →

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THE BRIDEGROOM’S BEST MAN

Posted on August 18, 2021 by randscallawayffm

My husband officiated many weddings in his calling as a Pastor.  Many times I helped with the music, stand by to help and watch—and pray.  After weeks of premarital counseling, the stage would be set for the wedding ceremony.  The … Continue reading →

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THE REAL CRISIS

Posted on August 17, 2021 by randscallawayffm

When we were children there was nothing more fun than playing Hide and Seek with our friends.  However, before we could walk and talk, a prerequisite game is learned called Peek-A-Boo.  Parents tease their babies by first putting their own … Continue reading →

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