Tag Archives: David

GOD PROTECTS WITH POWER

Posted on July 5, 2025 by randscallawayffm

Though Saul was king and his son Jonathan first in line for succession, God had appointed David as the next king of Israel. David waited for God’s timing and did not try to dethrone Saul or eliminate the heir to … Continue reading →

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PARANOIA AND FEAR

Posted on July 4, 2025 by randscallawayffm

When all is going well in our lives; we can become self-sufficient in our thinking. It is a strong temptation to think we deserve praise for successes that come our way.  This thinking leads to a trait unbecoming a leader—envy … Continue reading →

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EVEN THOUGH I WALK THROUGH THE DARK VALLEY

Posted on July 3, 2025 by randscallawayffm

“The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest … Continue reading →

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THE NEW KING SERVES THE OUTGOING KING!

Posted on July 2, 2025 by randscallawayffm

Unfortunately, pride is present in our nature, ready to rear it’s ugly head as we gain success and favor with people because of accomplishments in our lives. “Keep your heart pure” warns Paul as he mentors Timothy because it is … Continue reading →

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DEFIANCE—NOT A DESIRABLE TRAIT!

Posted on July 1, 2025 by randscallawayffm

Managing, disciplining, guiding, and caring for many children from multiple classrooms can be challenging on the school playground. As teachers, we want them to have this break to run free for a period from their schoolwork. We want them to … Continue reading →

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CREDIT DUE? TO WHO NOW?

Posted on June 30, 2025 by randscallawayffm

We all see it!  All have sinned and fall short in this area of life at least once or twice. What is it? Pride of success.  Patting ourselves on the back for what those behind us and with us have accomplished.  … Continue reading →

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FLIGHT OR FIGHT?

Posted on June 28, 2025 by randscallawayffm

When suddenly confronted with an attack from a known or unknown enemy we have two choices that instinctively rise the occasion—run towards the battle or run from the battle and hide.  But involve extreme fear of imagined or assured outcomes.  … Continue reading →

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WHEN GOD LEADS A LEADER—

Posted on June 26, 2025 by randscallawayffm

I have lived long enough on earth to serve under various leaders in God’s Church.  When God led the leader; miraculous acts of God happened among the people. When the leader led others leaders with him to listen and do … Continue reading →

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THE EXAMINATION

Posted on June 9, 2020 by randscallawayffm

Proverbs – Life Skills   Life is full of tests and exams. We might think we are finished with testing and examinations when we graduate, ah, but no! A life that is lived well and skillfully daily examines one’s heart … Continue reading →

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LEARNERS OR LOONIES?

Posted on May 31, 2020 by randscallawayffm

Proverbs – Life Skills   Our passage today points out the extreme opposite characteristics of learners versus fools or “loonies”. We also learn the outcomes of both. What is a loonie or fool? The definition of a loonie is “someone … Continue reading →

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