Tag Archives: Depression

COMPETITIVE PARENTING

Posted on February 26, 2020 by randscallawayffm

Genesis – First, God I used to coach elementary volleyball for a few seasons as a teacher. It was a stressful, before and after my teaching day, job. Why? Not because of the kids, but because of the competitive parenting … Continue reading →

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THE BACHELOR

Posted on February 25, 2020 by randscallawayffm

Genesis – First, God   The Bachelor TV show is a worldview look at what is deemed love in the eyes of the beholding world. It portrays love that is very conditional, love that comes and goes…easily. It depicts the … Continue reading →

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“I’LL STICK WITH YOU” — GOD

Posted on February 24, 2020 by randscallawayffm

Genesis – First, God   The Lord promised to be present with Jacob in whatever circumstances lay before him. In those days, people had the idea that when you left home, you left your god behind you. (That happens today, … Continue reading →

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FAITH SCHOOL

Posted on February 6, 2020 by randscallawayffm

Genesis – First, God.   When you enroll in the “school of faith,” you never know what may happen next. Visit Abraham one day and you find him settling a boundary dispute. Visit him another day and you see him … Continue reading →

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THE RESET

Posted on January 31, 2020 by randscallawayffm

Genesis – First, God.   What do you do when your computer locks up, refuses to go where you want it to go and is stuck on the page you don’t want to be? First, we heave a huge sigh … Continue reading →

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EXPELLED

Posted on January 23, 2020 by randscallawayffm

Genesis – First, God.   I loved music in grade school and I still love all kinds of music. However, I didn’t like my grade school music teacher. She was mean and rigid, making kids ask to go to the … Continue reading →

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THE FIRST WORDS OF THE GOSPEL

Posted on January 14, 2020 by randscallawayffm

John – God Speaks!   Let’s try to put ourselves in that place and time and imagine the grief, anxiety, fear and wondering of the first disciples and followers of Jesus in the first few hours after his death. What … Continue reading →

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SEEDS AND YEAST

Posted on October 16, 2019 by randscallawayffm

Luke – Doors Wide Open!   The seed of faith was planted in my life many years ago by parents and grandparents. When I left my pew and walked down the aisle of the church in Oklahoma City at age … 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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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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