Tag Archives: Small Groups

GET READY! BE READY!

Posted on August 11, 2015 by randscallawayffm

John…on Love At this time of year, many are getting those they love more than themselves, more than life itself, ready to face another school year…in the world. They have sheltered them long enough, now they will go back into … Continue reading →

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JOINED

Posted on August 9, 2015 by randscallawayffm

John…on Love “Those two are joined at the hip!”, we say when we see two kids who have to be everywhere together. They play and work together, they are inseparable at church. They are best friends..BFF’s. They are together so … Continue reading →

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HOW DO WE KNOW? WE LOVE.

Posted on August 8, 2015 by randscallawayffm

John…on Love The beloved disciple, as John calls himself, was compassionately taken in by Jesus’ words about love. It is the underlying theme of his writings. Matthew wrote of the Law fulfilled. Mark gave us the facts of the matter. … Continue reading →

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PRECIOUS, PRICELESS GIFT!

Posted on August 7, 2015 by randscallawayffm

John…on Love We are always looking for that special gift for someone that will mean something to them. At least, that’s what’s in my heart when I think of what to give a member of my family or to a … Continue reading →

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I’M NOT JUST MAKING THIS STUFF UP!

Posted on August 6, 2015 by randscallawayffm

John…on Love As a teacher at a “hands-on” science discovery academy, we explain many new concepts to the students who are actually doing what we are describing, step by step. “Now, pour that in and see what happens”, we say, … Continue reading →

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LOVE LIKE I LOVE YOU

Posted on August 5, 2015 by randscallawayffm

John…on Love People humanly love each other in odd ways. Some show it by doing romantic things for each other. Some are all huggy…even in public…to the point of awkwardness for others around them. Some will rarely utter the words, … Continue reading →

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WHO IS IT? YOU ASK HIM!

Posted on August 4, 2015 by randscallawayffm

John…on Love As we read the next passage of John’s story of God in Jesus, we are reminded of our three kids who used to have “committee meetings” in their rooms or in the yard to decide who was going … Continue reading →

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IT’S A MATTER OF HOLINESS

Posted on August 3, 2015 by randscallawayffm

John…on Love Growing up in the tradition of the practice of foot washing, I am well aware of “doing likewise” as Jesus taught us in this extreme example of the Master becoming a servant to those He loves. But it … Continue reading →

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LAST WORD

Posted on August 2, 2015 by randscallawayffm

John…on Love As parents we always try to have the last word with our kids, don’t we? But our meaningful last words are often met with, “Yeah, but”….Then a debate ensues and we try to explain our reasons for behaving … Continue reading →

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