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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.

HUMAN OBSERVATIONS WITH HUMAN VIEWS ARE RARELY HELPFUL

When we are sitting in the ashes of defeat, mournful despair, with overwhelming depression from our wondering thoughts; is it helpful for our dear friends to rush over with casseroles, observe to clarify our obvious state of mind, with pulling … Continue reading

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AS YOUR FRIEND; CAN I OFFER YOU A LITTLE ADVICE?

All our close friends intend good with their words mostly because they cannot bear to see us in pain.  It makes them uncomfortable and many times most judgemmental.  We must have done something wrong that can be fixed and forgiven … Continue reading

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BELIEVING WHAT LIES BEYOND SOFT PEDALS CALAMITY HERE

A man who believed and trusted God wants to go to God now that his wealth has been taken from him.  His children have died.  His own health is failing because of the curse of boils and open sores. His … Continue reading

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WE ALL SEE IT!

When we are in the middle of suffering through calamity, we find out quickly who our real friends are.  We also discover what our family members truly believe. We are so quick to judge when suffering comes along for it … Continue reading

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JOB (with a long o sound)

You can spot a novice believer quickly by the way they pronounce Job. (Smiling, because I made the same mistake as a child, we all did!)  The book of Job is not an easy read. It is probably because we … Continue reading

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GOD IS

We come to the closing statements of the beautiful story of God who chose Esther, a young woman of beauty, who was orphaned as a child. Esther was brought into the home of Mordecai, her older cousin, who was compassionately … Continue reading

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GOD’S VICTORY—REMEMBERED AND CELEBRATED!

We all have had those moments in our memories of tremendously challenging times that took all our strength, focus, and resources to live through it. As believers, we remember falling on our knees daily, asking for God’s wisdom and strength … Continue reading

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ALL WILL BE WELL

As in any good story; the plot expands and rises to a peak. At the peak, we see the injustice of the weak and know the ones who do evil and get away with it!  We have seen each circumstance … Continue reading

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EVIL IS DEFEATED!

It is that point in the miniseries you have been streaming when all the lies, arrogant bullying behind the scenes, with evil manipulations of the villain and helpers in the story are seen for who they really are by those … Continue reading

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TRUTH TURNS THE TABLES OF DECEPTION

Hate of others for whatever excuse breeds characteristics and behaviors not of God.  The most prevalent and obvious characteristics are ego-driven pride, arrogance, envy, greed with bullying attitudes that demand recognition as being the most important human in the room.  … Continue reading

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