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TEACH!

Posted on March 26, 2022 by randscallawayffm

As a teacher of first graders, I cannot count how many times the parents of these impressionable little ones said to me, “Oh, I could never be a teacher!”  “I don’t even want to be a teacher.”  When I share … Continue reading →

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THE HARMONY OF SERVING

Posted on March 25, 2022 by randscallawayffm

It is a wonderful place to be, a great place to serve, a joyful place to lead when God’s people come together for a common goal, gladly laying their own interests aside.  God loves it when His kids behave in … Continue reading →

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KEEP IT SIMPLE

Posted on March 24, 2022 by randscallawayffm

Men and women, all created by God, have a way of complicating life in various ways.  We overthink or shoot from the hip when cornered for a decision.  Then we second guess our decisions.  With this aspect of overthinking, bitterness … Continue reading →

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TIMOTHY, MY SON IN THE FAITH

Posted on March 23, 2022 by randscallawayffm

“Christians are quite serious in believing that when they gather together for worship and work, God is present and sovereign, really present and absolutely sovereign.  God creates and guides, God saves and heals, God corrects and blesses, God calls and … Continue reading →

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THE PATH OF GRACE

Posted on March 22, 2022 by randscallawayffm

Following the “path of least resistance” by definition, is an option of avoiding difficulty or unpleasantness; the easiest course of action.  Most of us shyaway from confrontation and generally choose the path of least resistance.  But is that the best … Continue reading →

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EVIL WILL TRY—BUT HE WILL FAIL!

Posted on March 21, 2022 by randscallawayffm

Do I really believe that what I believe about God to be really real? This is the question that needs to be asked of ourselves daily and answered with a confident, assured, determined YES!  Only then can “the things of … Continue reading →

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I THANK GOD FOR YOU!

Posted on March 20, 2022 by randscallawayffm

Can you imagine having a Paul in our lives who consistently encourage us, with nothing of himself held back, wanting nothing in return, only thankful praise to God for us?  This is Paul! Paul thanks God often for believers he … Continue reading →

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HURRYING, HOLDING, AND HOVERING

Posted on March 19, 2022 by randscallawayffm

Sometimes when I’m stuck in a holding pattern, not yet landing on a decision to be made with troubles that need solutions; I feel like a jet plane hovering over the airport waiting for orders to land.  There are also … Continue reading →

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AS IF—

Posted on March 18, 2022 by randscallawayffm

“As if” is a catch phrase that most times express skepticism.  When someone tells you something a bit too hard to believe, we sarcastically respond, “Yeah, right, as if—” “As if” is usually followed by, “like THAT’S going to happen.”  … Continue reading →

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BLESSINGS

Posted on March 17, 2022 by randscallawayffm

It’s St Patrick’s Day today!  March 17, the day we wear green so we won’t be pinched, (or wear orange if you’re Protestant, but few know that!). There are many traditions and “blessings” that are associated with this observance of … Continue reading →

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