Tag Archives: joy

NOW THERE WAS ROOM…

Posted on December 20, 2014 by randscallawayffm

The Story of Jesus When people are angry and act on that anger, we are uncomfortable at the least. Our human nature’s first response is either fight or flight from these situations. For me, it depends on the facts, the … Continue reading →

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BLESSED IS HE WHO COMES!

Posted on December 19, 2014 by randscallawayffm

The Story of Jesus As we ready ourselves for the celebration of the birth of our Lord who brings eternal life for us, we are overcome with the next passage of our reading of Matthew. Jesus gets a royal welcome … Continue reading →

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THE GREAT REVERSAL

Posted on December 15, 2014 by randscallawayffm

The Story of Jesus There is even more to following Jesus and His teachings than we can wrap our minds around. Yes, He brings peace and joy to our lives along with salvation for our souls, but can we do … Continue reading →

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FROM THE HEART OF JESUS!

Posted on December 2, 2014 by randscallawayffm

The Story of Jesus We can do good just to be understood as good people, but the motive behind the good is as important to Jesus as the deed. God told Samuel the prophet who was to anoint the next … Continue reading →

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WHO ARE WE?

Posted on November 7, 2014 by randscallawayffm

(The Story of Jesus) What counts to God is not what we do but who we are while doing or reacting to whatever lies before us. Who are we when no one is around to be impressed? Who are we … Continue reading →

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WHAT’S YOUR MOTIVATION?

Posted on October 8, 2014 by randscallawayffm

After many years in ministry I can truly confess that I take more joy in seeing those who I have worked alongside, mentoring them in the ways of the God, grow and mature beyond myself, working to pass on the … Continue reading →

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LOVE CHANGES PEOPLE MORE THAN PEOPLE CHANGE PEOPLE!

Posted on September 20, 2014 by randscallawayffm

Long title, but isn’t it true? God knew that. He sent His One and Only Son to prove, explain, show and live God’s love for us. Jesus Christ loved like His Father and magnificently SHOWED us how to love. His … Continue reading →

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PEACE TO YOU!

Posted on September 13, 2014 by randscallawayffm

Before we move on to Peter’s second letter in God’s Word to us, I caught the “last words” of his first letter and cannot move on without meditating on them for today. “Give holy embraces all around! Peace to you–to … Continue reading →

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WHAT’S FAIR?

Posted on May 12, 2014 by randscallawayffm

“That’s not fair!” shouts the kid on the playground who didn’t win. And then the loser changes the rules to benefit him for the next round. Do we do that? Do we try to change the Rules (God’s Word) to … Continue reading →

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RUN FROM TEMPTATIONS!

Posted on May 8, 2014 by randscallawayffm

A Daily Decision…Our Psalmist knows that the world can do him in at any moment if his eyes fall from God who loves him and Whom he loves back with all his heart, mind and soul. So, he asks for … Continue reading →

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