Category Archives: Blessings

STORIES THAT CREATE READINESS

Posted on April 6, 2017 by randscallawayffm

Matthew – Fulfilled. It was one of my first times to “preach” as a school teacher. I was to deliver a message to a room full of preachers and scholars. Challenging and a bit overwhelmed, I prayed and prepared and … Continue reading →

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OBEDIENCE MOTIVATION

Posted on April 5, 2017 by randscallawayffm

Matthew – Fulfilled. There was a time in our lives when we had to make a choice of obeying God’s will and leave precious family members behind to travel to the ministry God prepared for us. This was the most … Continue reading →

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EVIDENCE

Posted on April 4, 2017 by randscallawayffm

Matthew – Fulfilled. Imagine putting Jesus on trial. Imagine several church people trying to prove the Son of God is guilty of their law but not God’s truth. Imagine the difference of opinions flying around by how to bring Jesus … Continue reading →

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NOTHING, ABSOLUTELY NOTHING

Posted on April 3, 2017 by randscallawayffm

Matthew – Fulfilled My mom had many sayings that I can still hear in my mind. One of those was, “Don’t cut off your nose to spite your face.” Meaning: An expression used to describe a needlessly self-destructive over-reaction to … Continue reading →

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IF YOU’RE NOT HELPING…

Posted on April 2, 2017 by randscallawayffm

Matthew – Fulfilled “Choose me, choose me!”, children shout when two leaders begin setting up two teams to play ball in the neighborhood. I was not always to first one chosen because I was short, but I wasn’t last either … Continue reading →

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LOOK WELL…

Posted on March 27, 2017 by randscallawayffm

Matthew – Fulfilled Who do you trust most in other humans? Is it those who push you around, bullying you into doing tasks? Is it those who shout orders at you until you do what they ask? When someone pushes … Continue reading →

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“I’M GONNA TELL…”

Posted on March 26, 2017 by randscallawayffm

Matthew – Fulfilled There is always that one kid on the playground that shouts, “I’m gonna tell, I’m gonna tell” in that sing-songy voice and runs to the teacher with every little thing that might happen. Most times, if tattlers … Continue reading →

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GET AWAY WITH ME

Posted on March 25, 2017 by randscallawayffm

Matthew – Fulfilled Randy and I went to the movies last night to see The Shack. We read the book a few years ago and said, this would make a great movie. It was a great, moving portrayal of the … Continue reading →

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ARE YOU THE ONE?

Posted on March 24, 2017 by randscallawayffm

Matthew – Fulfilled We had asked a pastor who was an artist to come and speak to our congregation. Everyone was looking forward to this event. This pastor had an unuusal style about him which drew him to Randy and … Continue reading →

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FORGET YOURSELF, FIND YOURSELF!

Posted on March 23, 2017 by randscallawayffm

Matthew 10 – Fulfilled I admit that I get very weary at times when working hard to achieve certain goals. But if God has asked me to do it, provides for it to be done, I know He will be … Continue reading →

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