Tag Archives: perspective

MEASURING UP

Posted on January 1, 2014 by randscallawayffm

How do we measure up? It depends on what we rely on to measure ourselves. According to the world, the measurement standard is in what we do, who we know and what we have accomplished in the past…our track record. … Continue reading →

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THE FORCE

Posted on December 31, 2013 by randscallawayffm

I will spend the next few days forcing myself to write or type 2014 on checks, journals, and other paperwork. It will not come naturally to do that. It will take thinking and self control to make myself do it. … Continue reading →

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STANDING FIRM

Posted on December 30, 2013 by randscallawayffm

Reliable! Liable means responsible. Re means over and over again. I’m wondering if someone’s listening who’s a saint of re-liability? If you are, I can’t resist the chance to say two things. The first? Thank you! Thank you teachers for … Continue reading →

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I WANT TO DO IT MY WAY!

Posted on December 28, 2013 by randscallawayffm

The world tells us over and over and over to “have it your way”. But that is not God’s best for us, for we do not know His best way to go until He tells us. We rebel. But, thank … Continue reading →

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GOD SEES YOUR TROUBLES

Posted on December 27, 2013 by randscallawayffm

“How can you say the LORD does not see your troubles? How can you say God refuses to hear your case? Have you never heard or understood? Don’t you know that the LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of … Continue reading →

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GOD THINKS YOU ARE OF GREAT VALUE…YES, YOU!

Posted on December 26, 2013 by randscallawayffm

No matter what I am, what I do, as imperfect as I am, God loves me and thinks I am valuable. When I was lost, I was loved and valuable to him, too. When I was found, but mess up, … Continue reading →

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WHAT COUNTS…

Posted on December 24, 2013 by randscallawayffm

“That counts!” Said a grandchild while playing a game. “No, it doesn’t!”, said another. And the argument began. We do that, don’t we? We argue with God and others about what counts in life, in love and in relationships. What … Continue reading →

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PULL OUT THE COUCHES! JESUS IS AT THE DOOR!

Posted on December 23, 2013 by randscallawayffm

MAKING ROOM! The holidays bring families together in ways we wouldn’t do every day. We pull out couches. We build makeshift beds on the floor. We fill the pantry and fridge with more food. We make room for family from … Continue reading →

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CREATED TO BE LOVED

Posted on December 22, 2013 by randscallawayffm

God created us so He could love us, be with us (Emmanuel), and God is FOR us..always guiding and providing. Now, that is something to celebrate! This is the Christ of Christmas! Need more proof than “For God so loved … Continue reading →

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DO WE HAVE A SPIRITUAL PROBLEM?

Posted on December 20, 2013 by randscallawayffm

What if we asked each other, what is the most important to you, right now, without thinking about it, what is our first response? Evil has been around since the beginning of time. Evil has no creativity. Evil plays the … Continue reading →

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