Tag Archives: Conversation

HOMETOWN STUFF

Posted on April 9, 2017 by randscallawayffm

Matthew – Fulfilled. We went to Oklahoma recently for the funeral of our brother in law. We grew up in Oklahoma. However, we left when Randy and I were nearly 40 years old to follow God’s call to other ministries … Continue reading →

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THISTLES AND STINKY FISH

Posted on April 8, 2017 by randscallawayffm

Matthew – Fulfilled. Are you that person who likes things in their right place, at least right for you? We just returned from a long journey to Oklahoma to South Carolina and back to Indiana. The laundry is sorted and … Continue reading →

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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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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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MISSING THE POINT

Posted on March 15, 2017 by randscallawayffm

Matthew – Fulfilled People flocked to a grand event of great worship of God, with musicians giving their best back to God. It was a time of testimonies and praise of our Lord for what He had done, is doing … Continue reading →

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WHO IS THIS?

Posted on March 14, 2017 by randscallawayffm

Matthew – Fulfilled The Oklahoma winds were beating against the house one night. The wind was howling and blowing so hard that it woke up a little girl living there. She stumbled through the dark to her parent’s bedroom. She … Continue reading →

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HE CARRIES OUR DISEASES

Posted on March 12, 2017 by randscallawayffm

Matthew – Fulfilled My daughter’s family is playing “whack a mole” with the flu bug. One gets it and then passes it on to another family member. One child gets well while another comes up with the virus by evening … Continue reading →

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HE CAME DOWN

Posted on March 10, 2017 by randscallawayffm

Matthew – Fulfilled Mountaintop experiences are wonderfully exhilarating.  I remember a time when I was given an opportunity to speak to officials of a church denomination.  It was my first time to do this kind of teaching.  I fell to … Continue reading →

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GRAB FOR THE INITIATIVE!

Posted on March 8, 2017 by randscallawayffm

Matthew – Fulfilled When we are down, we ask, “Why doesn’t someone help us?” In those times of self pity brought on by a plethora of disappointment, we want our needs met for awhile. When we work hard, don’t get … Continue reading →

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RELAX

Posted on March 7, 2017 by randscallawayffm

Matthew – Fulfilled “Mama said there’ll be days like this, There’ll be days like this Mama said…” This old song humorously comes to mind when I am over stressed about things and people. It makes me smile and think of … Continue reading →

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