Author Archives: randscallawayffm

We use the word “IF” more often than we realize.  IF we do this, then this will happen. That’s how our brains work in this world. IF we plan for the event, then all will go well.  IF we do … Continue reading →

We can live secluded from all people and still be judged by others for living a secluded life. We must be crazy. We are judged for talking too much or not enough.  We are judged for wearing clothes or cutting … Continue reading →

He speaks and the sound of His voiceIs so sweet the birds hush their singingAnd the melody that He gave to meWithin my heart is ringing And He walks with meAnd He talks with meAnd He tells me I am … Continue reading →

Sometimes the simplest demonstration of love, coupled with the power of God, is the very action unbelievers just cannot wrap their heads around.  “What happened is merely good luck for you,” unbelievers say as they scratch their heads while their … Continue reading →

I have been told I’m a bit crazy since I was a student in elementary school.  Most times, I hung back in conversations.  Some will not believe this, but growing up I was told I was shy. But, in truth … Continue reading →

Humans seem to automatically run from, ignore or attack new information.  We do not readily trust what we do not know.  We do not easily believe in a product, for example, if we have not tried it for ourselves to … Continue reading →

“How many time must I tell you?” “Look at me when I’m talking to you.”  “Don’t look at me that way.”  We vow as young adults to never say what our parents said to us.  But then, we do.  We … Continue reading →

We live in a world of critics.  We are critics!  In fact, this may be the only attitude in which we can all agree upon!  The world has become so good at “critical thinking” which used to be a form … Continue reading →

As former pastors of churches, it was always crazy amazing to me to observe a family who rarely agreed on anything, quarreled consistently, and mocked each other to suddenly come together when an “outsider” questions them in a spirit of … Continue reading →

In elementary school science we learn that a test can be done using litmus paper to establish the acidity or alkalinity of certain solutions.  The litmus test was a “sure thing,” deemed trusted and reliable by research scientists.  The test … Continue reading →