Author Archives: randscallawayffm

Many years ago, my uncle was working alongside other men from the church, mowing and cleaning the grounds on a hot summer day in Oklahoma.  My dad, was close by his brother, when my uncle fell to the ground in … Continue reading →

To raise some cash while also letting go of things collected that we no longer need, we had garage sales.  What a lot of work!  What we considered throwaways were deemed treasures by those who would come to browse.  To … Continue reading →

Definition:  A plot twist is a literary technique that introduces a radical change in the direction or expected outcome of the plot in a work of fiction.  Plot twists are designed to disrupt things in a story that the audience thinks … Continue reading →

I love to tell the storyof unseen things above,of Jesus and his glory,of Jesus and his love.I love to tell the storybecause I know it’s true;it satisfies my longingsas nothing else can do. I love to tell the story;’twill be … Continue reading →

“Have I got a story for you!”  I used this exclamation as I greeted my first grade students each morning as they filed into class.  It put a smile on their faces because they knew I would follow through with … Continue reading →

When we walk with the Lord in the light of His WordWhat a glory He sheds on our way!While we do His good will, He abides with us stillAnd with all who will trust and obey Trust and obey, for … Continue reading →

“I am the way and the truth and the life.  No one comes to the Father except through me.” –Jesus (John 14:6) What you seek is standing right in front of you. –Jesus In today’s language, we want what the religious scholars were … Continue reading →

Rarely do I like to jump in between arguing by two opposing sides who both want their own way, but as parents it is mandatory to be the referee before your children who are both precious to you hurt or … Continue reading →

When there is trouble in a location that might lead to more trouble for others involved, the police are typically called. Upon police investigation, one of the first questions they will ask is, “Who’s in charge here?”  In other words, … Continue reading →

It is difficult to impossible to teach someone who think they already know it all.  Know-it-alls do not contain all the knowledge of the world but have a human pride and arrogance that makes people, including themselves, think they do … Continue reading →