Author Archives: randscallawayffm

We make hundreds of decisions all day long.  Some are decisions are done without thinking.  We decide to get out of bed and stumble to the kitchen.  We decide we not only want but need that coffee we are now … Continue reading →

As kids, how many time did we ask this question of our parents?  As parents, how many times did our children ask— “When’s dinner?”  Words like “soon, later, and when I call you,” come from our lips as we are … Continue reading →

“Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” is a 1967 American romantic comedy-drama film produced and directed by Stanley Kramer, and written by William Rose. It stars Spencer Tracy (in his final role), Sidney Poitier, and Katharine Hepburn, and features Hepburn’s niece Katharine Houghton.  Does anyone remember this film? The film was one … Continue reading →

Amazing grace shall always be my song of praiseFor it was grace that brought my LibertyI’ll never know just why he came to love me so … He looked beyond my faults and saw all my needsI shall forever lift my … Continue reading →

“How can I help you understand?”  “Do I need to draw you a picture?”  As parents, we have probably said this more than once on more than one occasion.  As teachers, these questions drive our curriculum to be taught.  In … Continue reading →

A few years ago, I had a cyst that formed on my lower spine that caused extreme pain.  I had injured it working but continued to work—with a cane in one hand to hold me steady.  At one point I … Continue reading →

“The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.” 2 Peter 3:9 The author of the above verse is Peter.  Peter … Continue reading →

A few months ago, I posted what I thought was a simple definition of who Jesus is with scripture references as evidence.  The simple handwritten message, with an unknown author, caught my attention.  I copied and passed the message on … Continue reading →

When we know an important, exciting event will happen in the coming days ahead, our joy and enthusiasm skyrockets as we plan for it.  We wake each day knowing there are “this many more days” until the event will happen … Continue reading →

What many in our world fear most is the fear of missing out.  It is so relevant and predominant in our culture that we have relegated this condition with mere initials—FOMO—Fear Of Missing Out.  I am wondering this morning, what … Continue reading →