Tag Archives: spiritual formation

GOD CREATES CHOICE

Posted on June 17, 2014 by randscallawayffm

We are on the playground with first graders on a beautiful day. It’s my turn to watch over the running, sliding, swinging, laughing, playing tag, first graders, when I spot a couple of them running up the slide, a rule … Continue reading →

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TIMOTHY AND TITUS Leadership Principle #13: KEEP IT SIMPLE!

Posted on June 2, 2014 by randscallawayffm

I was passionately explaining the use of vowels and consonants at the reading table one day to first graders. One little girl seemed to stare intently at me as I “over explained” phonic rules to what I thought were eager, … Continue reading →

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TIMOTHY AND TITUS Leadership Principle #11: GOBLETS OR COMPOST?

Posted on May 30, 2014 by randscallawayffm

It is important to present Jesus Christ, in all HIS glory, by telling HIS story and then living it well. To tell it well is all in the presentation. Who we are serving is of greatest importance. HOW we serve, … Continue reading →

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TIMOTHY AND TITUS Leadership Principle #9: IT’S NOT ABOUT US!

Posted on May 28, 2014 by randscallawayffm

You are God! And i am not. I write this frequently in my prayer journal. It is a reminder that no matter how hard I think my work is becoming, Jesus is the One who worked harder. Jesus is the … Continue reading →

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TIMOTHY AND TITUS Leadership Principle #8: RUN HARD!

Posted on May 27, 2014 by randscallawayffm

Every morning I write in my journal of pray this statement, “Lift us up to higher ground thinking so that we will behave in ways that please You and is helpful to others.” Why? Because I am so human. I … Continue reading →

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TIMOTHY AND TITUS Leadership Principle #7: AVOID THE EPIDEMIC!

Posted on May 26, 2014 by randscallawayffm

My husband pastored a church that was greatly gifted in the skill of gossip. Yes, you read it right. It was truly an epidemic with this particular group. Truth about others was so distorted and such a habit that they believed … Continue reading →

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TIMOTHY AND TITUS Leadership Principle #6: ENCOURAGE AND COMPENSATE!

Posted on May 25, 2014 by randscallawayffm

I don’t know why this is so hard, but a simple, appreciative thank you coupled with sweet, sincere words like, “You’re doing a good work at our church”, “I see Jesus in you when you…”, “I can tell you do … Continue reading →

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TIMOTHY AND TITUS Leadership Principle #4: TEACH WITH YOUR LIFE!

Posted on May 23, 2014 by randscallawayffm

Know God. Know yourself. Know God’s Message of Truth. Then LIVE IT! Out loud. Boldly and Ashamedly. Exercise daily in the Word, so that Truth is built up in you. And, KEEP AT IT! No matter what!“Stay clear of silly … Continue reading →

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TIMOTHY AND TITUS

Posted on May 21, 2014 by randscallawayffm

TIMOTHY AND TITUSA Series of Leadership PrinciplesLEADERSHIP PRINCIPLE #2: PRAY!“If you are too busy to pray, you are busier than God wants you to be.” –Wanda Brunstetter  Bill Hybels, noted pastor of Willowcreek, says we are “Too Busy Not to … Continue reading →

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FOCUS

Posted on May 19, 2014 by randscallawayffm

“God’s Kingdom isn’t a matter of what you put in your stomach, for goodness’ sake. It’s what God does with your life as he sets it right, puts it together, and completes it with joy. Your task is to single-mindedly … Continue reading →

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