Tag Archives: devotional

BEHIND THE SCENES PEOPLE

Posted on August 21, 2015 by randscallawayffm

John…on Love My husband served as pastor for three turnaround churches for over 25 years, literally giving pieces of his life for them. He was a behind the scenes person, humble, not showy in his work for God. Not many … Continue reading →

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JESUS, IN THE MIDDLE OF IT ALL

Posted on August 20, 2015 by randscallawayffm

John…on Love Today, I have no personal stories to engage you. I only have Jesus who IS the story of life everlasting. Jesus is in the middle of all the action that day before the Sabbath. He is crucified on … Continue reading →

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YOU DO IT! NO, YOU DO IT!

Posted on August 19, 2015 by randscallawayffm

John…on Love As a teacher I refer often to the behavior of kids on the playground for that is what I know well. When a daring adventuresome act is conjured up in the minds of creative kids, a vote is … Continue reading →

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NOT THE WORLD’S KIND OF KING…

Posted on August 18, 2015 by randscallawayffm

John…on Love We try really hard, it seems, to fit Jesus, the Son and God, the Father into a box with lines and corners, confined to a small space of occupation in our minds. Everyone, at times, puts these limitations … Continue reading →

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NOT ME!

Posted on August 17, 2015 by randscallawayffm

John…on Love As the playground teacher on duty, this scenario happens many times. You see a couple of kids doing something suspicious, so you begin your walk over to them. Before you get there, a crowd of kids begin to … Continue reading →

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THERE WAS A GARDEN, HE ENTERED IT…

Posted on August 14, 2015 by randscallawayffm

John…on Love “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son…” We know the rest, we memorized it as children who grew up in Christian homes and went to Sunday School. It is the first verse … Continue reading →

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OUR LORD’S PRAYER FOR US…

Posted on August 13, 2015 by randscallawayffm

John…on Love Because my grandmas loved me, they prayed for me. No, really, consistently prayed for me. And I needed it as a young adult. (Still do!) Back in the day, before we were married, Randy and I commuted to … Continue reading →

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GET READY! BE READY!

Posted on August 11, 2015 by randscallawayffm

John…on Love At this time of year, many are getting those they love more than themselves, more than life itself, ready to face another school year…in the world. They have sheltered them long enough, now they will go back into … Continue reading →

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HATE

Posted on August 10, 2015 by randscallawayffm

John…on Love “Be in the world”, says Jesus, “but not of the world”. God began this mantra in His Law given to Moses. “Love the Lord Your God with all Your heart, mind and soul”, Jesus repeats this Law as … Continue reading →

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