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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.

IT’S TIME TO BOARD—NO DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES IN YOUR CARRYONS!

We are preparing this week for a trip to see our son in another part of the country.  We haven’t flown in a while, so we are reading and remembering what not to do from previous experiences with all the … Continue reading

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SEEK GOD FIRST—LISTEN, TRUST, AND OBEY

“Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always.” 1 Chronicles 16:11 “Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” Proverbs 19:21 “So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall … Continue reading

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IN TIMES OF TROUBLE

“Fight or Flight” are two inner, instinctive, first response choices in humans, according to social psychologists.  Do we stay and fight what is changing our normal daily lives and challenging our existence or do we run from it?  Fighting and … Continue reading

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THIS LAND IS MY LAND; THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND—GOD

Are we noticing what the book of Numbers is teaching us an even greater understand of who God is and how He provides for His people—perhaps with even more distinct clarity than the previous books of The Law? (Genesis, Exodus, … Continue reading

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AGES, STAGES, AND PHASES

Our life cycle on earth has a limited shelf life.  We expire when God says it is time and “we are no more” as inhabitants of earth.  In the meantime, our journey leads us through good times and challenging times … Continue reading

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OUR PERSPECTIVE VERSUS GOD’S KNOWLEDGE

“Lord, God, we have looked over all possibilities and have arrived at this place.”  It has all we need and want!  It will satisfy all our needs to flourish in this world.  If you love us like you say, I’m … Continue reading

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MOSES STANDS FIRM WITH GOD

At what point will we take a stand when evil influences seep into our lives and descend on us, our family, friends, our work places, where we worship, and where we live in our nation? How deep is our love … Continue reading

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VOWS THAT BOND US TO GOD AND TO EACH OTHER

In the marriage ceremony, we say vows, promises of how we will relate to each other.  Many couples who came to my pastor husband for counseling before the marriage ceremony desired to verbally make a vow to God and to … Continue reading

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TIME OUT FOR REDEMPTION, RELATIONSHIP AND TRUE WORSHIP

The appointed festivals outlined by God for the Israelites included a certain day of atonement as commanded by God. Do you, like me, wonder why God gave all these days with specific ways to celebrate them as it seems a … Continue reading

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THE PROVIDER TEACHES HOW TO GIVE

We sing the old hymn, “Give of your best to the Master,” but how deep is our understanding of the words and of God’s love for us?  Must we be reminded to give back to the Giver of all that … Continue reading

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