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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.

WHY, LORD?  IT’S JUST TOO HARD!

Posted on February 9, 2025 by randscallawayffm

As humans when faced with an expected, overwhelming roadblock on the journey of life; we most often respond first with what is happening and why is this happening.  We want life explained in full!  If we there isn’t an explanation; … Continue reading →

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PERSPECTIVE

Posted on February 8, 2025 by randscallawayffm

I was a science teacher for a time in the last season of my public teaching career.  God led me to this fascinating work then equipped my own feelings of inadequacies with gifts of encouragement and the joy of learning … Continue reading →

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GOD GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLED

Posted on February 7, 2025 by randscallawayffm

“The Lord mocks the mockers but is gracious to the humble.”  Proverbs 3:34(The wisdom book of Proverbs is full of warnings against pride and arrogance.) “Likewise, you younger people, submit yourselves to your elders. Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with … Continue reading →

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GRUMBLING AND COMPLAINING

Posted on February 6, 2025 by randscallawayffm

“Wasn’t that the best burger in the world that we had back at the Egyptian Burger Palace?!” “AND, we have never had fish that tasted so good since leaving that part of the country!”  “The home we lived in twenty … Continue reading →

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THE TRUMPETS CALL!

Posted on February 5, 2025 by randscallawayffm

These are the days of ElijahDeclaring the word of the LordAnd these are the days of Your servant MosesRighteousness being restored … And though these days of great trialsOf famine and darkness and swordStill we are the voice in the desert … Continue reading →

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REMEMBERING THE RESCUE; OBEYING THE RESCUER

Posted on February 4, 2025 by randscallawayffm

I used to play softball as a middle to high school student.  I loved the sport.  I wanted to be good at this sport I loved.  I listened to the coach’s direction to be better.  I practiced hitting, catching, and … Continue reading →

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YOU ARE MINE             

Posted on February 3, 2025 by randscallawayffm

“Be my Valentine,” “I’m Yours”, “Love you”, “Love me back”!  All these short phrases are stamped on candied hearts.  As kids, we would buy the small boxes with the cellophane window by the dozens to hand out to those in … Continue reading →

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TWELVE DAYS OF GIVING

Posted on February 1, 2025 by randscallawayffm

What comes to my mind as we read of the offerings given from the Twelve Tribes of Israel in dedication to God is the song many of us playfully and laboriously sing during the Christmas season.  Most Americans know the … Continue reading →

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THE VOW TO COME CLOSER STILL TO GOD

Posted on January 31, 2025 by randscallawayffm

I’ve heard it said many times and now realize in my life that God is a close as our most sincere, fervent prayer.  In truth, God is as close as the mere mention of His name! The Psalmist verifies it; … Continue reading →

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NEXT TO GODLINESS?

Posted on January 30, 2025 by randscallawayffm

“Cleanliness is next to Godliness,” Grandma Lacquement would often say to guilt me into washing my hands before meals after being outside with farm animals or fishing at the ponds! Grit under my fingernails was not acceptable to Grandma who … Continue reading →

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