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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.

BE MORE THAN

“Jesus is more than enough for us”, we sing in worship on Sunday.  “Jesus paid it all” we gratefully proclaim.  Jesus paid the price for all our sins.  That means we are redeemed from the debt of our own sin.  … Continue reading

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PROMISES, PROMISES

We humans find it easy to make a promise to another human, even before God.  When we want something or someone bad enough, we will say and do anything to get what we want.  “I will do whatever it takes … Continue reading

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YOU HAVE HEARD IT SAID…

As a leader and teacher of sorts throughout my life it still amazes me how a truth can be distorted, manipulated, enhanced and embellished to the point it is no longer truth.  “They said, you said, he said, she said” … Continue reading

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THE PURPOSE

When we see a stop sign while driving, attentive drivers will stop, look both ways for oncoming traffic, then proceed if clear.  If it is four way stop, kind, attentive drivers know that the one who got there first is … Continue reading

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Sensationally Salty and Brightly Glowing!

I love salt.  I am that person who will salt a dish before tasting it to see if it needs seasoning.  I assume that a little more salt won’t hurt.  I want there to be enough salt to really taste … Continue reading

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BLESSED

What does it mean to be blessed by God or to be shown “favor” by God?  Many think that favored blessings come to those who work hard for the church or on the mission field.  Some think it comes by … Continue reading

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TEMPTED TO QUIT BEFORE YOU GET STARTED?

New believers AND those who begin a new ministry work are generally excited, almost giddy to begin.  Obedience to God brings joy unspeakable and is full of His glory abiding in you and all around you.  “Obedience is better than … Continue reading

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BORN TO BE WILD!

Are you now humming or singing that song?  Now, that I have your attention, it is wildly monumental when we are born with knowledge of God’s purpose and mission for each of us.  It is extremely colossal when our purpose … Continue reading

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A LITTLE KNOWLEDGE IS DANGEROUS!

Have you ever heard the phrase; a little knowledge can be dangerous? Why is it dangerous? When you hear just enough information that incites a quick response because it troubles your soul, you make hasty decisions. You tend to “shoot … Continue reading

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ANCESTRY.COM/MATTHEW—AND JOSEPH NAMED HIM JESUS

Nowhere in the four gospels do we find a single recorded word that Matthew spoke. Yet in his gospel, Matthew gives us the words and actions of Jesus Christ, “the Son of David, the Son of Abraham” (Matt. 1:1). Matthew … Continue reading

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