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TEST OF CHARACTER

Posted on October 5, 2024 by randscallawayffm

How far would we go to rescue a relative who has been less than fair and helpful to us?  What we believe about God will be known by our first response when trouble comes and a rescue is needed.  God … Continue reading →

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DECISION TO SEPARATE

Posted on October 4, 2024 by randscallawayffm

“This town ain’t big enough for the both of us!”  This is the line shouted by the “bad guy” to the “good guy” in most westerns right before a gun battle ensues between them.  The good guy doesn’t want to … Continue reading →

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GO—WITH PROMISES!

Posted on October 3, 2024 by randscallawayffm

Father Abraham had many sonsMany sons had Father AbrahamI am one of them and so are youSo let’s just praise the Lord Admit it, if grew up in church you just sang those words and now the tune will be … Continue reading →

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THE DANGER OF UNITY

Posted on October 2, 2024 by randscallawayffm

Wait, what?  Yep, if you are lifer in the church, you have seen it happen more than once.  God works within the Body of Christ to grow and mature the people from the inside out and outside in.  People come … Continue reading →

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UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

Posted on September 30, 2024 by randscallawayffm

When we see the sign, “Under New Management” on a business that was less than stellar in their former practices; we utter a sigh of relief.  We hope and wonder if the new management will deliver on their promise to … Continue reading →

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FLOATING ON A SEA OF WAITING

Posted on September 29, 2024 by randscallawayffm

We wait for the microwave to cook our food in a matter of seconds while leaning on the counter, shifting from one foot to the other, impatiently. Why is it taking so long?  We remove the food and see that … Continue reading →

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THE CLEANSING

Posted on September 28, 2024 by randscallawayffm

Our family used to go camping when our children were younger.  Years ago, it was an economical way to get our kids out their comfort zones, teach them about working together as we set up camp, with the promise of … Continue reading →

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FROM BAD TO WORSE!

Posted on September 27, 2024 by randscallawayffm

One of my parents’ favorite phrases to say when stressed was; “things are going from bad to worse!”  When I heard the words, as they sighed heavily; I would worry, too, picking up on their stressed, furrowed brows, with that … Continue reading →

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LONGEVITY OF MANKIND

Posted on September 26, 2024 by randscallawayffm

It has been said that the most important symbol on the gravestone is the dash.  The dash is chiseled between the year we are born and year we die.  The dash represents the life we lived between.  If you are … Continue reading →

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MOTIVES

Posted on September 25, 2024 by randscallawayffm

“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” Proverbs 4:23 From the very beginning of the creation of mankind, “sin crouches at the door” ready to distract, deceive, and destroy our relationship with God along with … Continue reading →

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