Tag Archives: Faith

OUR WORDS—HELFUL OR HURTFUL?

Posted on November 14, 2026 by randscallawayffm

“Oh, this old thing? I think it makes me look old and fat.” How many times do we respond with words like this when a friend compliments how nicely we put ourselves together?  Is this response an attempt on our … Continue reading →

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FOOLISH AND FRIENDLESS vs. WISDOM AND LOVING RELATIONSHIPS

Posted on November 13, 2026 by randscallawayffm

Our relationship with God matters to Him. Our relationship with each other also matters to Him for He created all to be in relationship with each other in ways that are healthy for us.  Friends are physical hugs from a … Continue reading →

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GOD DOESN’T MISS A THING!

Posted on November 11, 2026 by randscallawayffm

About this time of year, we hear the popular songs of Christmas played in every store— Christmas music of all kinds.  Why so early? We hear people ask employees who know the obvious answer—so people will begin to purchase for … Continue reading →

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FOOLED BY APPEARANCES

Posted on November 10, 2026 by randscallawayffm

What looks good, sounds wonderful and drives great might be corroded underneath with spreading rust on the undercarriage of that hot car that has our attention.  Flashy appearances catch our eyes and fuel our desires in life; but the wise … Continue reading →

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TIME, TALENTS, AND TONGUES AFFECT RELATIONSHIPS

Posted on November 9, 2026 by randscallawayffm

Who are we when nobody is looking on to cheer or jeer?  The central theme of our next collection of wisdom sayings deals with our time spent, how we control our tongues, our generosity, along with raising our children in … Continue reading →

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DELIGHT IN GOD’S DISCIPLINE!

Posted on November 7, 2026 by randscallawayffm

Wait, what now?  Delight in God’s correction?  I remember some powerful statements about loving and caring from a speaker I admired in my past leadership years; “Care enough to confront so that those you teach do not crash and fall.” … Continue reading →

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INTEGRITY PLEASES GOD

Posted on November 6, 2026 by randscallawayffm

“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you?To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8 Walking, eating, loving, working, while relating to others … Continue reading →

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“IN THE BEGINNING” WAS…WISDOM!

Posted on November 3, 2026 by randscallawayffm

In our next “proverb of the day” we read that Wisdom was present “in the beginning” as God created the world and its inhabitants!  Knowing this—matters! Wisdom flows from the very character of God; wisdom is not something created apart … Continue reading →

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DRESSED TO KILL vs DRESSED WITH LIFE

Posted on November 2, 2026 by randscallawayffm

The short commandment, “Do not commit adultery,” of the Ten Commandments delivered through Moses to God’s people, assumes that every marriage is vitally important and just as worth protecting as a human life. But why is a marriage covenant so … Continue reading →

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PAY WHAT YOU OWE; AVOID THE FOLLY OF FOES!

Posted on October 31, 2026 by randscallawayffm

“Pay to all what is owed to them: taxes to whom taxes are owed, revenue to whom revenue is owed, respect to whom respect is owed, honor to whom honor is owed. Owe no one anything, except to love each … Continue reading →

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