Author Archives: randscallawayffm

The church, by definition, is not a temple or structure of brick and mortar of any kind.  The church is not a shade tree by the river.  The church is not even a thatched roof over the heads of gatherers … Continue reading →

There is a new trend in our world today—the world tells us we must have a life coach if we want to reach higher levels of achievement.  I have lived long enough to realize that this really isn’t a new … Continue reading →

Have you ever come between a mother bear and her cubs?  We were in gathered as a family in the mountains of Tennessee one summer to celebrate our 50th anniversary of marriage with our kids and grandkids.  What a fun … Continue reading →

There are many biblical catch phrases we use in our English language today that many may not realize where they come from such as; “turn this water to wine then tell me how good you are” or “bless it to … Continue reading →

When a real person you know and trust who is not an actor in a commercial, tells you about a product they have used and how it benefitted their life, you believe.  You might be skeptical and ask questions, but … Continue reading →

The term “advance man” was first used in 1925-1930.  The advance man, used as a noun is defined as an employee or close associate who makes arrangements, plans meetings with influential people, secures a safe environment, and handles publicity in … Continue reading →

What would it mean to you to be called “someone’s beloved”? What if it came from the lips of our Lord, Jesus?  What did Jesus mean when he called John “His beloved” disciple? As we begin to read the gospel … Continue reading →

My husband has had medical issues more than once that compelled us to get to the hospital as quickly as possible.  As soon as the emergency personal hear of his heart history, they snap to attention and proceed without haste … Continue reading →

Each one of us have certain ways about us that make us recognizable–even from a distance.  Maybe it is distinguishable gait in our walk.  Perhaps it is the way we use our hands as we talk that sets us apart … Continue reading →

Believing gives us hope and confidence.  But it is hard to fully believe while living in a world driven by getting by or getting ahead attitudes based on half-truths or almost truths as the way we see life now. Humans … Continue reading →