Tag Archives: perspective

A PASTOR’S LOVE

Posted on October 6, 2014 by randscallawayffm

As I read the opening of Pastor John’s second letter to his churches, I am stopped by the first words of love for his people God has put in his care. “My dear congregation, I, your pastor, love you in … Continue reading →

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HELD FIRM!

Posted on October 5, 2014 by randscallawayffm

In a game of tag, holding is not allowed. In football, holding is not allowed. You tag and run to keep from being tagged. In football, you tackle and defeat…all without holding your opponent to make the play, especially the … Continue reading →

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CAN YOU HEAR ME? CAN YOU HEAR ME, NOW? YES!

Posted on October 4, 2014 by randscallawayffm

There was a commercial from a cell phone company a few years back..before iphones!…with a question that became very popular. “Can you hear me?” Then the phone user would move to various locations and ask, again, “Can you hear me, … Continue reading →

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GOD AND LOVE…INSEPARABLE!

Posted on October 2, 2014 by randscallawayffm

Let me simplify. That’s how I learn and internalize important information. In Oklahoma, where I grew up, there are some things that must go together: Biscuits and gravy, Bacon and eggs, garden green beans, new potatoes, with a little bacon … Continue reading →

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FULLY FORMED

Posted on October 1, 2014 by randscallawayffm

Our pastor asked us last Sunday, “What do you fear most?” Then his sermon helped us to understand what to do about those fears. We all seem to have a fear, some of us to a lesser degree than others, … Continue reading →

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WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT? EVERYTHING!

Posted on September 30, 2014 by randscallawayffm

God’s marvelous, unchanging, unconditional, perfect in all ways, cleansing, encouraging, undying, forever kind of love has everything to do with life itself. Read what John, the beloved disciple of Jesus, says…(and be encouraged!). “My beloved friends, let us continue to … Continue reading →

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TWO TESTS

Posted on September 29, 2014 by randscallawayffm

As a teacher, we want to know what the students know, so we give tests. Lots of tests to see who really has the information internalized enough to use it. Well, John, who studied under our Master Teacher, Jesus, knows … Continue reading →

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WOW, WE ARE LOVED!

Posted on September 26, 2014 by randscallawayffm

When I am weak, the normal thing would be to count my blessings, right? But, today in my weakness, I stop to think how many people really love and care about me as an individual, people who know my name, … Continue reading →

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Posted on September 25, 2014 by randscallawayffm

STAY WITH IT…SERIOUSLY…STAY WITH TRUTH! Mom taught me to sew while I was a teenager. Together we made dresses and even suits and other fun clothing. In my younger days it was actually cheaper to sew than buy and you … Continue reading →

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WHAT TO LOVE…WHAT NOT TO LOVE!

Posted on September 24, 2014 by randscallawayffm

“OH, I LOVE that shirt!”, “I love that new haircut on you!” “I love your new car, because I love that new car smell!” “I love our new home” “I love my new job!” We can go on and on … Continue reading →

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