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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.

GLOOM, DESPAIR AND AGONY ON ME…

Posted on January 6, 2021 by randscallawayffm

Years ago, a tv variety show was introduced basically so country singers could have a platform to promote their music to the general public.  From the show HeeHaw, a little country humor was thrown in between the country songs.  Every … Continue reading →

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GOD’S HOMETOWN

Posted on January 5, 2021 by randscallawayffm

Even though we have lived away from our hometown for almost three decades, we still say “we are originally from Oklahoma”.  We were born there, grew to adulthood, married and birthed three children in our hometown.  Randy and I taught … Continue reading →

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GOD IS NO QUITTER!

Posted on January 4, 2021 by randscallawayffm

When life gets too hard, we quit.  When someone hurts our feelings, mocks us or ignores us, we quit, sulk and walk away.  When our work becomes too challenging, requiring more learning, we quit to find a work that is … Continue reading →

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RESTORATION—RISING FROM THE ASHES

Posted on January 3, 2021 by randscallawayffm

This psalm was probably written after the Jewish people returned to their land following their seventy years of captivity in Babylon (Jer. 29). The Scottish preacher George H. Morrison said, “The victorious Christian life is a series of new beginnings,” and … Continue reading →

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WHERE I’D RATHER BE…

Posted on January 2, 2021 by randscallawayffm

As soon as the calendar year turns over, our social media is bombarded with beach scenes calling us to live in the sun during the winter months.  We even dream of sunshine..at least I do.  If you live in the … Continue reading →

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PRAY FOR YOUR ENEMIES

Posted on January 1, 2021 by randscallawayffm

“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise … Continue reading →

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YOU’VE GOT THE WHOLE WORLD IN YOUR HANDS

Posted on December 31, 2020 by randscallawayffm

How many remember the song of justice and peace we sang as children and teens?  The song became a favorite among folk singers in my era and beyond.  I haven’t heard it sung in a long time.  To this generation … Continue reading →

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CAN YOU HEAR ME, NOW?

Posted on December 30, 2020 by randscallawayffm

Anyone who gathers with others to sing songs of praise to God, from the heart, loves the activity of worship.  Worshiping the God who loves us most, provides and protects is encouraging.  When we praise God with others it is … Continue reading →

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THE SMILE OF GOD

Posted on December 29, 2020 by randscallawayffm

Are we living in ways that make God smile?  I wonder.  When we talk, does God smile at the words that fall from our lips?  Do our thoughts, (because He knows them all), make God smile?  In the workplace, at … Continue reading →

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GOD, HELP US

Posted on December 28, 2020 by randscallawayffm

Worship and Wisdom, Psalms and Proverbs Psalm 79, The Message 1-4 God! Barbarians have broken into your home,    violated your holy temple,    left Jerusalem a pile of rubble!They’ve served up the corpses of your servants    as carrion food for birds of prey,Threw the bones … Continue reading →

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