Author Archives: randscallawayffm

As a young child, whose mom and dad both worked, I was often cared for by my grandparents who lived on a farm just outside the city.  Grandpa and Grandma’s farm was heaven to me.  I adored them both.  I … Continue reading →

Today in our world it is the day called Valentines Day.  Many will show their love with candy, flowers, a fine meal, and other demonstrations of affection, placing attention on the one loved while hoping for the same ways of … Continue reading →

Jesus had walked the countryside, going from town to town, teaching in Jewish meeting places with every opportunity given to Him.  Jesus even crossed the lake to walk and talk, heal and reveal God to the Gentiles (anyone not a … Continue reading →

So, I did a bit of research to find out why love hurts.  Most of us see the connection between social and physical pain as a figurative one. We agree that “love hurts,” but we don’t think it hurts the … Continue reading →

Washing the feet of our children who have gone barefoot as they played outside all day takes some scrubbing to get all the dirt from between their little toes and off the bottoms of their feet, but as moms we … Continue reading →

As we age, going to see the eye doctor makes us leery of what he might say in his examination.  As you wait in the exam room, do you try to memorize as many of letters on the chart before … Continue reading →

… Above all powers, above all kingsAbove all nature and all created thingsAbove all wisdom and all the ways of manYou were here before the world began … Above all kingdoms, above all thronesAbove all wonders the world has ever knownAbove all … Continue reading →

Once we have experienced the truly impossible happen right before our eyes, we cannot contain it, hold back, or casually put it aside.  No, we must tell as many people as will listen.  “I know a guy who just did … Continue reading →

What is damage control in our world today and when did this be the end all to all problems?  Damage control are measures taken to offset or minimize damage to reputation, credibility, or public image caused by a controversial act, … Continue reading →

I was young and married, with our first child on the way, when certain thoughts began to stir my heart.  My husband and I were working hard at jobs to merely pay the bills while he continued college work.  We … Continue reading →