Category Archives: temptations

LOOKING AROUND VS. LOOKING IN

Posted on October 28, 2019 by randscallawayffm

Luke – Doors Wide Open!   A long time ago, when our children were very small, we would ask them to pray over our meal as good training to thank God for all He has given to us. One of … Continue reading →

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“BUSINESS AS USUAL”–UNTIL…

Posted on October 26, 2019 by randscallawayffm

Luke – Doors Wide Open!   Jesus taught his disciples (and us) to pray, “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day … Continue reading →

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THE DESIRES OF OUR HEARTS

Posted on October 12, 2019 by randscallawayffm

Luke – Wide Open Doors!   Who doesn’t worry? We all can easily find something to worry about, can’t we? My dad used to joke that he was a professional at worrying…he could and would worry about your problems, too! … Continue reading →

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HOW RICH ARE WE?

Posted on October 11, 2019 by randscallawayffm

Luke – Doors Wide Open!   How rich do we want to be? What does it mean to be rich? Would life be easier if we were rich? Do we often worry about not being rich? Would being rich bring … Continue reading →

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LED BY GOD’S HOLY SPIRIT

Posted on October 10, 2019 by randscallawayffm

Luke – Wide Open Doors!   The Holy Spirit’s leading is talked about often in our churches, small groups, training classes and other discipleship events to bring us closer to the will of God. What does it mean to be … Continue reading →

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THE CONFUSED RELIGIOUS

Posted on October 9, 2019 by randscallawayffm

Luke – Doors Wide Open!   As a young adult married couple, both public school teachers, settling into the life we worked hard to attain with three beautiful, bright children, all was good. Because life was good, our banker called … Continue reading →

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JESUS KNEW THE ENEMY WELL, DO WE?

Posted on October 7, 2019 by randscallawayffm

Luke – Doors Wide Open!   Instead of rejoicing that God had sent a Redeemer, the religious leaders were rebelling against the truth of God’s Word and seeking to discredit Christ’s work and character. Imagine people being so blind that … Continue reading →

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ABOUT THIS PRAYER THING…KEEP ON!

Posted on October 3, 2019 by randscallawayffm

Luke – Wide Open Doors!   Prayer. What is it? Why do we do it? Prayer is as essential to life as breathing in and out. We breathe in the oxygen we need to make our highly sophisticated chemical factories … Continue reading →

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THE MARY/MARTHA SYNDROME

Posted on October 2, 2019 by randscallawayffm

Luke – Doors Wide Open!   We can all easily get caught up in the task, the largeness of the project, and the details of our responsibilities to whatever has been assigned to us to do. In the busyness we … Continue reading →

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IN JESUS’ NAME

Posted on September 29, 2019 by randscallawayffm

Luke – Doors Wide Open!   When sent by God to do His work for His glory, instructions must be given by the One who has a direct line of communication to God. Jesus is sent by God. God tells … Continue reading →

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