Tag Archives: encouragement

FOLLOW

Posted on March 17, 2017 by randscallawayffm

Matthew – Fulfilled I heard an interesting perspective about who we are as the people of God yesterday on Christian radio as I drove to work. “If we read God’s Word closely we see that Jesus did not call us … Continue reading →

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CHURCH LEADERS MISS THE POINT

Posted on March 16, 2017 by randscallawayffm

Matthew – Fulfilled Sometimes church leaders can miserable miss the point while in the midst of MEnistry. MEnistry versus ministry is when we have a strong need to control, make all the rules, do or say anything to retain power. … 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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THE CHALLENGE

Posted on March 4, 2017 by randscallawayffm

Matthew – Fulfilled Years ago, challenging “grace” words were ingrained into memory. Those words come forward when I am in situations that need the intent of these simple, profound words applied. “How you treat others is how you are treating … Continue reading →

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THE SEARCH

Posted on February 19, 2017 by randscallawayffm

Matthew – Fulfilled It is so like me to put something of value in a “special place” so I can find it later when I need it. Then I promptly forget where that special place is until I stop, think … Continue reading →

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THE JOSEPH PERSPECTIVE

Posted on February 18, 2017 by randscallawayffm

Matthew — Fulfilled The story of Jesus doesn’t begin with Jesus. God had been at work for a long time. Salvation which is the main business of Jesus, is an old business. Jesus is the coming together in final form … Continue reading →

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YOU GOTTA WONDER…

Posted on February 17, 2017 by randscallawayffm

Matthew You gotta wonder what Jesus saw in Matthew. He was a tax collector. The profession hasn’t been too popular in any era, but especially not in the days of Christ. Tax collectors were the quislings of Palestine. They took … Continue reading →

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THE DAY OF THE LORD

Posted on February 16, 2017 by randscallawayffm

Malachi 4 I encountered a haughty middle school student yesterday in our after school program who is very proud of what he thinks he knows which, to him, is more than all of the rest of us in the room. … Continue reading →

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THE SIGH OF GOD

Posted on February 15, 2017 by randscallawayffm

Malachi 3 There is a small group of first graders gathered around the kidney shaped reading table. I am passionately teaching them about the wonders of our phonetic language and how putting it all together with the context of the … Continue reading →

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