Tag Archives: God

IF ONLY THERE WAS SOMEONE…

Posted on February 16, 2026 by randscallawayffm

In any court of law there is one who stand accused and one who does the accusing.  A judge hears the case of each one and decides if the case should go to trial where more evidence will be brought … Continue reading →

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PRESUMPTIONS AND ASSUMPTIONS ARE POOR ADVISORS

Posted on February 14, 2026 by randscallawayffm

Bildad just assumed that Job’s children had died because they sinned against God. Bildad also presumed that if repented, God would restore his wealth.  Bildad’s ignorant presumptions and assumptions proved that not all advice is worth heeding. Be careful to … Continue reading →

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TARGET OF MISERY WITH LONGING TO DIE

Posted on February 13, 2026 by randscallawayffm

Our well-meaning friends come running when a crisis is known.  They commiserate with us, telling us they had been through the same thing—only worse—even if they haven’t. They tell their story hoping it will ease our misery in the moment.  … Continue reading →

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LOOK AT ME; NOT MY SUFFERING

Posted on February 12, 2026 by randscallawayffm

Have you ever— “All of us have sinned and fall short” of pleasing God in this area of our lives of loving, sharing our burdens, and caring for those in need.  Why?  Because of our sin nature of pleasing self.  … Continue reading →

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HUMAN OBSERVATIONS WITH HUMAN VIEWS ARE RARELY HELPFUL

Posted on February 11, 2026 by randscallawayffm

When we are sitting in the ashes of defeat, mournful despair, with overwhelming depression from our wondering thoughts; is it helpful for our dear friends to rush over with casseroles, observe to clarify our obvious state of mind, with pulling … Continue reading →

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AS YOUR FRIEND; CAN I OFFER YOU A LITTLE ADVICE?

Posted on February 10, 2026 by randscallawayffm

All our close friends intend good with their words mostly because they cannot bear to see us in pain.  It makes them uncomfortable and many times most judgemmental.  We must have done something wrong that can be fixed and forgiven … Continue reading →

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BELIEVING WHAT LIES BEYOND SOFT PEDALS CALAMITY HERE

Posted on February 9, 2026 by randscallawayffm

A man who believed and trusted God wants to go to God now that his wealth has been taken from him.  His children have died.  His own health is failing because of the curse of boils and open sores. His … Continue reading →

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WE ALL SEE IT!

Posted on February 6, 2026 by randscallawayffm

When we are in the middle of suffering through calamity, we find out quickly who our real friends are.  We also discover what our family members truly believe. We are so quick to judge when suffering comes along for it … Continue reading →

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JOB (with a long o sound)

Posted on February 5, 2026 by randscallawayffm

You can spot a novice believer quickly by the way they pronounce Job. (Smiling, because I made the same mistake as a child, we all did!)  The book of Job is not an easy read. It is probably because we … Continue reading →

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GOD IS

Posted on February 4, 2026 by randscallawayffm

We come to the closing statements of the beautiful story of God who chose Esther, a young woman of beauty, who was orphaned as a child. Esther was brought into the home of Mordecai, her older cousin, who was compassionately … Continue reading →

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