Category Archives: marriage

BURN…AND KEEP BURNING!

Posted on November 29, 2015 by randscallawayffm

Romans–Passionate Christian Theology “Don’t burn out; keep yourselves fueled and aflame.” Romans 12, The Message Randy has to occasionally remind me that cars cannot keep running unless more fuel is put into the tank to spark the fire that keeps … Continue reading →

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THE CENTER

Posted on November 28, 2015 by randscallawayffm

Romans–Passionate Christian Theology “Love from the center of who you are; don’t fake it. run for dear life from evil; hold on for dear life to good. Be good friends who love deeply; practice playing second fiddle.” Romans 12, The … Continue reading →

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IF YOU WORK WITH THE DISADVANTAGED…

Posted on November 27, 2015 by randscallawayffm

Romans–Passionate Christian Theology “If you work with the disadvantaged, don’t let yourself get irritated with them or depressed by them. Keep a smile on your face.” Romans 12, The Message Teaching falls into this category every day. We never know … Continue reading →

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IF YOU’RE CALLED TO GIVE…

Posted on November 25, 2015 by randscallawayffm

Romans–Passionate Christian Theology “If you’re called to give aid to people in distress, keep your eyes open and be quick to respond”…Romans 12, The Message It seems in the busiest times of life, right in the middle of our “list … Continue reading →

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IF YOU’RE PUT IN CHARGE…

Posted on November 24, 2015 by randscallawayffm

“If you’re put in charge, don’t manipulate…” Romans 12, The Message What?! Manipulation…do we do that? What is it exactly? I looked it up. Defined, manipulation is the skillful handling, controlling or using of something or someone. Whether it’s … Continue reading →

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IF YOU TEACH…

Posted on November 22, 2015 by randscallawayffm

Romans–Passionate Christian Theology “If you teach, stick to your teaching…” Romans 12, The Message The word teach in the Greek language literally means “one who learns”. So, a teacher is one who learns. When you decide that you have learned … Continue reading →

IF YOU HELP…

Posted on November 21, 2015 by randscallawayffm

Romans–Passionate Christian Theology “If you help, just help, don’t take over…” We lifers in ministry and “church work” have strong desires to “help”…in every facet of the church. We stick to our jobs well. We have done it for decades, … Continue reading →

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PREACH JESUS!

Posted on November 20, 2015 by randscallawayffm

Romans–Passionate Christian Theology “If you preach, just preach God’s Message, nothing else”…Romans 12:6, The Message I thought I was at the top of my game as a first grade teacher as I passionately taught a reading group about the importance … Continue reading →

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SO HERE’S WHAT I WANT YOU TO DO..Verse Two

Posted on November 16, 2015 by randscallawayffm

Romans–Passionate Christian Theology Embracing what God does for you is the best thing you can do for him. Don’t become so well-adjusted to your culture that you fit into it without even thinking. Instead, fix your attention on God. You’ll … Continue reading →

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HOW WILL THEY KNOW?

Posted on November 13, 2015 by randscallawayffm

Romans–Passionate Christian Theology We are a sad lot of people if we think talking about a red cup more than Jesus will save us and others. Sigh. Let’s see what Paul says to the Romans. Maybe, just maybe we will … Continue reading →

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