Tag Archives: encouragement

WE ARE VALUABLE FOR OTHERS

Posted on January 2, 2014 by randscallawayffm

We have learned over the past few days that we are valuable to God. We have learned that giving ourselves back to God and allowing Him to transform us by “changing the way we think” (Romans 12) helps us know … Continue reading →

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MEASURING UP

Posted on January 1, 2014 by randscallawayffm

How do we measure up? It depends on what we rely on to measure ourselves. According to the world, the measurement standard is in what we do, who we know and what we have accomplished in the past…our track record. … Continue reading →

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STANDING FIRM

Posted on December 30, 2013 by randscallawayffm

Reliable! Liable means responsible. Re means over and over again. I’m wondering if someone’s listening who’s a saint of re-liability? If you are, I can’t resist the chance to say two things. The first? Thank you! Thank you teachers for … Continue reading →

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GOD SEES YOUR TROUBLES

Posted on December 27, 2013 by randscallawayffm

“How can you say the LORD does not see your troubles? How can you say God refuses to hear your case? Have you never heard or understood? Don’t you know that the LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of … Continue reading →

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GOD THINKS YOU ARE OF GREAT VALUE…YES, YOU!

Posted on December 26, 2013 by randscallawayffm

No matter what I am, what I do, as imperfect as I am, God loves me and thinks I am valuable. When I was lost, I was loved and valuable to him, too. When I was found, but mess up, … Continue reading →

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WHAT COUNTS…

Posted on December 24, 2013 by randscallawayffm

“That counts!” Said a grandchild while playing a game. “No, it doesn’t!”, said another. And the argument began. We do that, don’t we? We argue with God and others about what counts in life, in love and in relationships. What … Continue reading →

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PULL OUT THE COUCHES! JESUS IS AT THE DOOR!

Posted on December 23, 2013 by randscallawayffm

MAKING ROOM! The holidays bring families together in ways we wouldn’t do every day. We pull out couches. We build makeshift beds on the floor. We fill the pantry and fridge with more food. We make room for family from … Continue reading →

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DO WE HAVE A SPIRITUAL PROBLEM?

Posted on December 20, 2013 by randscallawayffm

What if we asked each other, what is the most important to you, right now, without thinking about it, what is our first response? Evil has been around since the beginning of time. Evil has no creativity. Evil plays the … Continue reading →

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BREAKING NEWS! OPEN AROUND THE CLOCK! Well, it’s finally happened…more stores than Walmart, who have kept their doors open all day and night in some areas for years, are going to stay open for all the last minutes shoppers who … Continue reading →

Posted on December 18, 2013 by randscallawayffm | Leave a comment

OUR SHEPHERD

Posted on December 16, 2013 by randscallawayffm

A heavenly host came to the lowliest…shepherds, to announce the birth of THE Shepherd of all, a new kind of King, THE KING!  The worst job in Israel, still today, is to watch over sheep….to be a shepherd. David, the … Continue reading →

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