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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.

FEAR IS REAL—BUT GOD IS MORE REAL!

Have you ever been on the run from something you didn’t want to face?  We’ve all made these “runs” more times that we want to admit.  We put off facing what lies ahead as our minds imagine the worst that … Continue reading

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THE FUGITIVE

Innocent of the crime, wrongly sentenced with circumstantial evidence, pronounced  guilty by the court of law of murdering his wife; the former doctor saw a chance to flee and took it.  Now a fugitive, he runs for his life for … Continue reading

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GOD PROTECTS WITH POWER

Though Saul was king and his son Jonathan first in line for succession, God had appointed David as the next king of Israel. David waited for God’s timing and did not try to dethrone Saul or eliminate the heir to … Continue reading

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PARANOIA AND FEAR

When all is going well in our lives; we can become self-sufficient in our thinking. It is a strong temptation to think we deserve praise for successes that come our way.  This thinking leads to a trait unbecoming a leader—envy … Continue reading

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EVEN THOUGH I WALK THROUGH THE DARK VALLEY

“The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest … Continue reading

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THE NEW KING SERVES THE OUTGOING KING!

Unfortunately, pride is present in our nature, ready to rear it’s ugly head as we gain success and favor with people because of accomplishments in our lives. “Keep your heart pure” warns Paul as he mentors Timothy because it is … Continue reading

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DEFIANCE—NOT A DESIRABLE TRAIT!

Managing, disciplining, guiding, and caring for many children from multiple classrooms can be challenging on the school playground. As teachers, we want them to have this break to run free for a period from their schoolwork. We want them to … Continue reading

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CREDIT DUE? TO WHO NOW?

We all see it!  All have sinned and fall short in this area of life at least once or twice. What is it? Pride of success.  Patting ourselves on the back for what those behind us and with us have accomplished.  … Continue reading

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FLIGHT OR FIGHT?

When suddenly confronted with an attack from a known or unknown enemy we have two choices that instinctively rise the occasion—run towards the battle or run from the battle and hide.  But involve extreme fear of imagined or assured outcomes.  … Continue reading

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WALKING WORTHY 

“Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God.”—Paul, imprisoned for preaching Jesus, encourages the church.  Ephesians 4:1, NLT It must have been painful … Continue reading

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