Tag Archives: Christian life

WHAT’S YOUR MOTIVATION?

Posted on October 8, 2014 by randscallawayffm

After many years in ministry I can truly confess that I take more joy in seeing those who I have worked alongside, mentoring them in the ways of the God, grow and mature beyond myself, working to pass on the … Continue reading →

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THIS IS NOT THE TIME TO GIVE IN OR GIVE UP!

Posted on October 7, 2014 by randscallawayffm

Pastor John longs to have a “heart to heart” talk with his congregations in person. His love for Jesus as Christ and his love for the people keeps him focused on the bottom line. Jesus is Lord and his teaching … Continue reading →

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HELD FIRM!

Posted on October 5, 2014 by randscallawayffm

In a game of tag, holding is not allowed. In football, holding is not allowed. You tag and run to keep from being tagged. In football, you tackle and defeat…all without holding your opponent to make the play, especially the … Continue reading →

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WE’VE GOT THE POWER!! What??

Posted on October 3, 2014 by randscallawayffm

John, the beloved disciple, writes God’s Word to us with power, revealing the power WE have available to us! Stop and think about it…we have God’s power, the kind of power that raised Jesus Christ from death to life, inside … Continue reading →

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GOD AND LOVE…INSEPARABLE!

Posted on October 2, 2014 by randscallawayffm

Let me simplify. That’s how I learn and internalize important information. In Oklahoma, where I grew up, there are some things that must go together: Biscuits and gravy, Bacon and eggs, garden green beans, new potatoes, with a little bacon … Continue reading →

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TWO TESTS

Posted on September 29, 2014 by randscallawayffm

As a teacher, we want to know what the students know, so we give tests. Lots of tests to see who really has the information internalized enough to use it. Well, John, who studied under our Master Teacher, Jesus, knows … Continue reading →

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GO DEEP!

Posted on September 27, 2014 by randscallawayffm

One of my husband’s favorite movies is “The Hunt for Red October”. The scene I am reminded of in the movie was the tenuous moment the submarine needed to hide from the enemy’s sonar detection. The sub’s commander kept ordering … Continue reading →

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THE LIGHT SHINES, REVELING WHAT MATCHES!

Posted on September 23, 2014 by randscallawayffm

Have you ever gotten dressed in a hurry and grabbed what you thought were navy shoes to go with your navy outfit? Then in the light of day, in the car, already late for work, you look down to discover … Continue reading →

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LYING LEADERS!

Posted on September 17, 2014 by randscallawayffm

Liar, liar pants on fire….wouldn’t be great if lying leader’s pants actually caught fire? They would be so much easier to spot and run from with great speed! But, evil doesn’t work that way. Evil has only one way…to lie. … Continue reading →

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THE MANY COLORS OF CRITICISM

Posted on April 3, 2014 by randscallawayffm

“Don’t let them mock and humiliate me; I’ve been careful to do just what you said.” Psalm 119:22, Msg “Remove from me scorn and contempt, for I keep your statues.” NIV “Don’t let them scorn and insult me, for I … Continue reading →

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