Author Archives: randscallawayffm

Jesus, make him treat me with the respect I deserve. Jesus, give me as much as my brother and I will serve you well. Jesus, heal my husband so I can be freer to live my life the way I … Continue reading →

The expression, “you can run, but you can’t hide” is a taunt made famous in 1941 when the infamous Joe Louis, a champion boxer, fought Billy Conn, a natural light heavyweight boxer.  Billy Conn was a superb, fearless boxer, who … Continue reading →

We are “not fancy like that” when our family comes together to celebrate a holiday over a meal of all kinds of food.  We decide on the meats and sides and everyone brings their contribution to the meal.  The main … Continue reading →

Sometimes I am interviewed by college and seminary students in religion courses.  I pray before each interview that God would lead me in ways that glorify Him.  I love telling the story of God and His Son, Jesus, who reconciled … Continue reading →

No one I know likes to live in limbo while waiting on a contract to go through on a house, a phone call saying you got that job, getting a yes to a new relationship or any other life-changing event.  … Continue reading →

Can’t be what we can’t seeCan’t speak if we can’t breatheCan’t dance if we don’t move our feetIt’s a blur tryin’ to keep paceDays running like we’re in a raceCan’t move if we’re in our own wayI guess the crisis … Continue reading →

Next week is Thanksgiving!  Today is Saturday and we have a plan.  As the mom of three adult children who are married with children, our grandchildren, I have already mapped out a plan for preparation.  I have learned over the … Continue reading →

A priest, a Levite, and a Samaritan walk into Jerico.  It sounds like the beginning of a comedian’s set up for a joke, right?  But Jesus is setting up yet another great story that teaches Truth.  Truth is Who we … Continue reading →

What a fellowship, what a joy divine,leaning on the everlasting arms;what a blessedness, what a peace is mine,leaning on the everlasting arms. Leaning, leaning,safe and secure from all alarms;leaning, leaning,leaning on the everlasting arms. With seventy-two years logged in on … Continue reading →

“Ah, you came so close…” How many times have we heard that in our lives while in pursuit of getting the job we wanted most, of winning a game we love to play, of going the extra mile to win … Continue reading →