Author Archives: randscallawayffm

“Do I just have to be really good to go to heaven?”  This was the question of a six-year-old who came early to Sunday School one snowy morning.  She was a talker and I was a listener.  But my mind … Continue reading →

“I didn’t do it!”  “Everyone is doing it!”  “He did it first!”  “Yes, I did it.” A student caught by the teacher in the act of disobedience responds in this way in exactly this order.  Sometimes they will add, “Yeah, … Continue reading →

“You just don’t give up!” This has been said of me a few times in my lifetime.  This is a blessing and welcome affirmation if what I am resolute in honoring God with my life and growing my faith in … Continue reading →

“Are we there yet?”  “How much farther?” “What time will we get there, in five more minutes?”  “I am not at maximum comfort!”  (One of our kids came up with this one. As a new reader, she “sounded out” the … Continue reading →

As humans we seem to want most what we need least.  We want sustained control.  We want to be served quickly and efficiently with over-the-top hospitality.  We want to live life without problems and are shocked when they arise.  We … Continue reading →

What will it take for lost people who are rich in material goods to see the need for a Savior?  What will it take for people who depend only on themselves for survival and the consumption of the goods of … Continue reading →

Every generation goes through a time when the elders of that generation are deemed “hopelessly out of touch” by the younger.  Especially when the elders continue to enjoy living more simply, realizing what is important and uppermost and what is … Continue reading →

“Ooh, bad times for that guy.”  “He deserves being at the end of his rope.”  “Rock bottom is the worst place to be.”  “I’m so glad I’m not like them.”  “Well, just desserts to you, fella.”  We’ve heard or even … Continue reading →

About this time of year, the movie classic, “It’s a Wonderful Life” is aired or streamed on various platforms.  I’ve watched it the night before Christmas many times while doing last minute gift wrapping or putting something together for kids … Continue reading →

Have you ever put a precious item in a special place so it would be safe—then forget where the special place was?  Do you give up looking?  Sometimes. Have you ever laid your keys down only to have someone else … Continue reading →