Tag Archives: Follow Jesus

HOW NOT TO BE

Posted on July 17, 2021 by randscallawayffm

“To be, or not to be? That is the question—Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, or to take arms against a sea of troubles, And, by opposing, end them?” The idea of … Continue reading →

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THE GREATEST

Posted on June 24, 2021 by randscallawayffm

A little boy gathered up his bat, ball and glove for practice.  He went out to his backyard alone to play the game he adored.  To watch him, you could almost hear the imaginary crowd cheering for his success in … Continue reading →

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CALM DOWN!

Posted on May 11, 2021 by randscallawayffm

It was such a peaceful drive to our destination with three kids in the back of the van—until it wasn’t.  About an hour into the drive sarcasm escalated to little physical jabs at each other until the words of authority … Continue reading →

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HOW MUCH IS THAT?

Posted on May 10, 2021 by randscallawayffm

I am that person who loves a bargain.  I enjoy bartering and bargaining for the lowest price and best deal in town.  Randy sends me in as the “closer” on any car purchase we make.  He says I have the … Continue reading →

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BE MORE THAN

Posted on April 26, 2021 by randscallawayffm

“Jesus is more than enough for us”, we sing in worship on Sunday.  “Jesus paid it all” we gratefully proclaim.  Jesus paid the price for all our sins.  That means we are redeemed from the debt of our own sin.  … Continue reading →

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ANCESTRY.COM/MATTHEW—AND JOSEPH NAMED HIM JESUS

Posted on April 15, 2021 by randscallawayffm

Nowhere in the four gospels do we find a single recorded word that Matthew spoke. Yet in his gospel, Matthew gives us the words and actions of Jesus Christ, “the Son of David, the Son of Abraham” (Matt. 1:1). Matthew … Continue reading →

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BUT I SAY UNTO YOU…

Posted on February 22, 2021 by randscallawayffm

Our psalm today are words from a mind that seeks truth in a world of people who lie to get by.  Lies are always found out.  Lies are as destructive as physical blows.  Lies destroy relationships.  Lies are deception.  Satan … Continue reading →

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THE PASSWORDS OF PRAISE!

Posted on January 8, 2021 by randscallawayffm

Our country is in turmoil.  Countries and providences have been divided for ages. Leaders rise and fall.  Humans want our own way and we want it instantly.  When we don’t get our own way, the fighting begins.  It’s more than … Continue reading →

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RESTORATION—RISING FROM THE ASHES

Posted on January 3, 2021 by randscallawayffm

This psalm was probably written after the Jewish people returned to their land following their seventy years of captivity in Babylon (Jer. 29). The Scottish preacher George H. Morrison said, “The victorious Christian life is a series of new beginnings,” and … Continue reading →

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GOD DOES WHAT HE SAYS

Posted on October 22, 2020 by randscallawayffm

Truth and Consequences David is human.  David is not afraid to be honest, completely honest, before His God.  David, “the apple of God’s eye”, falls into depression from all the troubles he momentarily has.  He is wondering why he is … Continue reading →

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