Author Archives: randscallawayffm

Life comes from God.  Eternal Life is the gift of God made possible by Jesus, His Son.  “God set him on high at his side, Prince and Savior, to give Israel the gift of a changed life and sins forgiven.And … Continue reading →

“First pride, then the crash— the bigger the ego, the harder the fall.” Proverbs 16-18, MSG If you’re too conceited or self-important, something will happen to make you look foolish. In the beginnings of our studying of Acts, we have been basking in the … Continue reading →

People groups of differing opinions and cultures seem to suddenly ban together naturally when an enemy to all their groups threatens their way of life.  It is well known by most that a “common enemy” will bring opposing sides together … Continue reading →

The enemy of God hates believers falling to their knees before God, repenting of their sins in Jesus Name, asking for forgiveness.  The enemy hates believers who tell the story of Jesus as they point others to Jesus.  The enemy … Continue reading →

How many times have you asked the question; “How is that possible?” I have asked this many times when surprised by life’s twists and turns.  Imagine someone you have known since childhood going away to school to learn to teach … Continue reading →

What is church to you? Over the centuries since Jesus ascended, there is evidence that “church” is basically a gathering of believers of Jesus seamlessly formed by God Holy Spirit’s leading while living in the lives of His followers.  Jesus … Continue reading →

Come, Holy Spirit, I need youCome, sweet Spirit, I prayCome in your strength and your powerCome in your own gentle way “If you love me, keep my commands. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to … Continue reading →

Twelve is measure we use in every day life.  We purchase in twelves.  “Give me a dozen eggs, a dozen rolls, two dozen of this and that, please.”  We measure time based on twelve—twelve hours by day and twelve hours … Continue reading →

When we are presented with a new project that we have never done before, our first thought is how in the world will we complete what has been given to us.  But, we are built to plan, to take steps … Continue reading →

One of our basic human needs is to love and to be loved. The other basic needs according to the social sciences are shelter, food, and clothing.  Science alludes to love  as the need to belong.  The Lord teaches us … Continue reading →