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About randscallawayffm

Randy and Susan co founded Finding Focus Ministries in 2006. Their goal as former full time pastors, is to serve and provide spiritual encouragement and focus to those on the "front lines" of ministry. Extensive experience being on both sides of ministry, paid and volunteer, on the mission fields of other countries as well as the United States, helps them bring a different perspective to those who need it most. Need a lift? Call us 260 229 2276.

THE SOUS CHEF OF PREP WORK     

As anyone knows that any project from painting walls to cooking a huge meal, the preparation can take longer and be more work than the actual project itself.  Walls must be cleaned and most times repaired by filling holes and … Continue reading

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“DOWN FOR THE COUNT”

I grew up in a time and place where most people went to a neighborhood church.  Living on the outskirts of Oklahoma City, there were many neighborhood churches from which to choose to attend.  Mega churches had not yet come … Continue reading

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CONFIDENCE BUILDS IN VICTORY

Our confidence quickly enlarges as we overcome our enemies and troublesome circumstances that overcome us in this life.  If God is not given the glory for these victories, another growth spurt takes place.  Along with our confidence growing, seeds of … Continue reading

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ASSUMING AND PRESUMING—FOOLISH THINKING!

We all do it!  When we assume immediately what people are thinking and presume what they are planning to do to us. However, this instinctive response leads to foolish behaviors. Assuming is falling the lies of the Deceiver who tempts … Continue reading

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GOD WITH US—OUR VICTORY!       

   When all is well and doing life is not as hard to accomplish; it is easy at these times to be a bit proud of how our lives are going. We might think our small victories in life are … Continue reading

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GOD’S WISDOM TRUMPS MAN’S BEST IDEAS

It is God who gives us creative thoughts and ideas—It is God who created us meticulously and wonderfully!  So it is no wonder that the Creator, who made us in His own image, would give us creative minds to solve … Continue reading

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TRUE WORSHIP OF OUR GOD

Sometimes when we the church become stale through rituals, religious practices, and orders of worship we forget who God is and what He has done!  We can also and so easily become complacent in our worship of God. We hear … Continue reading

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WORSHIP—GETTING IT RIGHT THIS TIME!

King David’s motives and aspirations could sometimes turn quickly to pride because of his position as king. David, the gifted poet and musician, was highly sensitive with deep emotions that spilled out freely in an artistic way. As a humble … Continue reading

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INQUIRING MINDS WANT TO KNOW

FACT:  The God of David is the same God who is with us today! So, the questions we must daily ask ourselves prayerfully and honestly are:  Our response to God and others will reflect our true belief in God.  Our … Continue reading

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SAME RULES APPLY

As a high schooler, I was among those who carefully boxed up and moved all the hymn and gospel song books, educational materials, piano, dishes, Bibles, communion plates, bowls for feet washing, and all other items from the old building … Continue reading

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