Author Archives: randscallawayffm

The world we create is the one in which we are in control, make all the rules, and tell others what they must do to adhere to our rules.  When anyone tries to come in our world, we tell them … Continue reading →

Where is the moment we needed the mostYou kick up the leaves and the magic is lostThey tell me your blue skies fade to greyThey tell me your passion’s gone awayAnd I don’t need no carryin’ on You stand in … Continue reading →

We were so excited to move from our small home to a larger home that would accommodate our growing family.  We had worked with builder who allowed us to choose the color schemes of our new home.  The purchase, however, … Continue reading →

Humans are uniquely crafted by God.  He gives each one of us specific talents and then gifts us with certain abilities to carry out His purpose through us.  God never stops working on us as His Holy Spirit works in … Continue reading →

It happened years ago, but every year about this time as we celebrate Jesus resurrection; I remember.  Answering the call of God, Randy and I left our home state so he could attend seminary in another state about a thousand … Continue reading →

I hate to break this to you, but…  The rest of the sentence is personal and hard to hear.  When we hear it, we feel our entire body bracing for the gut punch as we ready ourselves to hear bad … Continue reading →

“If anyone will not welcome you or listen to your words, leave that home or town and shake the dust off your feet.” –Jesus, Matthew 10:14 Sometimes, we’ve just got to pick ourselves up, shake the dust off our feet, … Continue reading →

We who sit in the United States take many things for granted. In fact, most of us admittedly, have developed attitudes of entitlement.  “We deserve for you to give to me” seems to be the attitude that is popular among … Continue reading →

“In this world you will have trouble,” said Jesus, “but not to worry, I have overcome the world.”  “…the One who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.” –Jesus (John 16:33 and 1 John … Continue reading →

We humans are flawed.  “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). It seems we can so easily swing from one side to the pendulum of humility to complete arrogance in record time as soon … Continue reading →