Author Archives: randscallawayffm

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 →

As church leaders, we are highly encouraged to go to events that teach us methods of successful ministry in the work of God’s Kingdom.  We attend grand seminars, local workshops, along with denominational gatherings eager to learn the best ways … Continue reading →

Try to imagine the words of your new best friend, one you have been hanging with for a few years, a person you respect, love, and have given up everything and everyone else to follow as he explains to you … Continue reading →

Leftovers—again?  These are the words expressed as I invented ways to stretch our meal budget to feed a family of five.  I learned from my parents that Sunday’s roast beef meal could be a tasty beef stew for a few … Continue reading →