Author Archives: wisdomfromafather
Motorized Memories
As many of you know, my little red truck was stuck in New Jersey for a couple of week. As a result, I spent the weeks driving my son’s vehicles — his truck, the Pacifica and the van. In fact, … Continue reading
Five Minute Friday — Gift
The Five Minute Friday prompt this week reminded me of a sermon I preached a few years back. I decided to share some of it as my weekly writing exercise. In case you’ve forgotten, Five Minute Friday is a flash … Continue reading
Trinity Sunday
Sunday, our pastor offered a challenge. I’m going to extend it here. Sunday was Trinity Sunday. Most Christians are Trinitarians — believers in God as Father, Son and Holy Spirit — or at least they say they are. The reality … Continue reading
Sharing the Story
I walked into church last Sunday and spotted Pastor Steve and his wife up near the podium. I immediately went up there to welcome them back after two weeks of subbing in the pulpit. I gave Karen a big hug … Continue reading
Five Minute Friday — Blue
It’s Five Minute Friday time. A couple of hundred of us get together at Kate’s place (http://katemotaung.com/2015/05/28/five-minute-friday-blue-plus-a-special-video-message-from-the-fmf-retreat-planning-committee/)and write for five minutes on a specific prompt. It’s an exercise that keeps us sharp and broadens of network. And — for the … Continue reading
Sittin’ in the Gazebo
I was sitting in the gazebo this morning nursing my coffee and listening to the birds chirping, squirrels racing around (doing whatever squirrels do) and the occasional buzz of a bee. I surveyed the terrain. Thanks to a lot of … Continue reading
I Feel Safe
I don’t watch a lot of television or movies. In fact, most of the time — unless it’s football — it’s on for background. The grandkids, on the other hand, like the action shows, including the NCIS series, Hawaii Five-O, … Continue reading
The Lord’s Prayer
As I stated, I was in the pulpit today while our pastor takes some R&R. So I thought I would share this week’s words. My prayer request is the same as the psalmist, May these words of my mouth and … Continue reading
What Mary saw …
As I stated, I was in the pulpit Sunday and next week while our pastor takes some R&R. So I thought I would share this week’s words. My prayer request is the same as the psalmist, May these words of … Continue reading
The Light 