Author Archives: wisdomfromafather
Five Minute Friday — Doubt
Look at this. I’m actually making a Five Minute Friday post on Friday. That hasn’t happened in awhile. Five Minute Friday, of course, is the brainchild of Lisa Jo Baker, who turned the reins over to Kate Motaung a little … Continue reading
In the Blink of an Eye — Pennsylvania Avenue 4
A glad heart makes a cheerful countenance, but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken… Proverbs 15:13 Like I said, Mom went through post-partum depression and ran herself ragged. Deanna was impossible and didn’t want to sleep anywhere except … Continue reading
Wisdom From The Father
There is a school of thought that says the devil doesn’t like it when you work for the Lord. He tries his best to sidetrack you … to change the message … to divert your attention. Well, he went into … Continue reading
Five Minute Friday — Celebrate
It’s Five Minute Friday time (on Saturday, of course). This week, however, I am going to suspend the rules. I’ll write around the prompt — CELEBRATE — but I know I know I’m not going to stick to five minutes. … Continue reading
In the Blink of an Eye — Pennsylvania Avenue 3
A glad heart makes a cheerful countenance, but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken… Proverbs 15:13 The other thing I remember most about Pennsylvania Avenue is how we suffered physically and mentally during those couple of years. We … Continue reading
Five Minute Friday — Same
Well, it’s Saturday so it must mean it’s time for Five Minute Friday. Visit Kate’s place (http://katemotaung.com/2015/09/10/five-minute-friday-same/) to view some of the incredible spontaneous writing around … all on the same prompt. This week it is SAME. The timer is … Continue reading
Can I Get an Amen!
Are you ready for some football? The season officially begins tonight with the Patriots and Steelers facing off. MY football season officially begins Sunday when the Packers take on Da Bears at Soldier Field. Can I get an AMEN! It … Continue reading
In the Blink of an Eye — Pennsylvania Avenue 2
A glad heart makes a cheerful countenance, but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken… Proverbs 15:13 But it was during these years we became pregnant with Dee. I remember that revelation very well. We went on vacation in … Continue reading
The War Room
I went to the movies yesterday afternoon … a matinee in Dover-Foxcroft, ME, for $4 including popcorn! I mention it only because the last movie I saw in a theater was The War Horse, a Christmas present for a special … Continue reading
Five Minute Friday — Yes
There are so many stories that come out during Five Minute Friday. But perhaps one of the most poignant was the response last week to Andrew’s post (http://blessed-are-the-pure-of-heart.blogspot.com/2015/08/your-dying-spouse-49-alone-in-fight-fmf.html). Andrew is battling a terminal illness … yet he found the time … Continue reading
The Light 