Author Archives: wisdomfromafather

About wisdomfromafather

I'm just an ordinary guy walking along the journey of life.

Say a Little Prayer …

Posted on August 22, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

As we build this community prayer platform, we ask the Lord to listen to our petitions with full confidence they not only are heard but acted upon by God according to His holy will. These requests are on my prayer … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Mercy

Posted on August 21, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Happy Friday! Time for this week’s installment of Five Minute Friday! I cherish this exercise. which gives me a chance to shut off the world and focus on a specific word prompt. It gives my mind a chance to ponder … Continue reading →

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Another Trip Around the Sun

Posted on August 20, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

I was a little young to remember, but I have been told at 5:19 a.m. on a sultry August morning 73 years ago in Paterson, NJ, I entered the world. The family always said after receiving a few swats on … Continue reading →

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Midweek Mirth

Posted on August 19, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

One of the misconceptions about being a Christian is non-Christians think we don’t know how to have fun or have a sense of humor. Trust me, if the Big Guy can have a sense of humor when it comes to … Continue reading →

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Who Is Speaking?

Posted on August 18, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

A couple of weeks ago during the live broadcast, I asked for some questions. I received a few and thought I would answer some this week. I did answer directly, but I am an advocate of the theory if one … Continue reading →

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic | Tagged answers, attitude, communication, conversation, DPchallenge, encouragement, Friends, God, growing up, life, love, Memories, My Name Is Sam, observations, questions, relationships, speaking, stories, wisdom from a father, Writing | Leave a comment

Take Goliath Down

Posted on August 17, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Our Words for the Week are courtesy of Max Lucado. Goliaths still roam our world. Debt. Disaster. Dialysis. Danger. Deceit. Disease. Depression. Super-size challenges still swagger and strut, still pilfer sleep and embezzle peace and liposuction joy. But they can’t … Continue reading →

Posted in words for the week | Tagged attitude, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, focus, Giants, God, Goliath, life, Max Lucado, relationships, stories | 7 Comments

Hunger for Righteousness

Posted on August 16, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

I will give to the thirsty the springs of the Water of Life — as a gift! —Revelation 21:6 (TLB) God says only those who hunger after righteousness will receive it. God thrusts this heavenly manna on no one. You … Continue reading →

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Bowing Our Heads …

Posted on August 15, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

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Five Minute Friday — Right

Posted on August 14, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Time for my Five Minute Friday contribution. Check out the amazing five minutes takes at fiveminutefriday.com (start at the community section) and share our pearls of wisdom or our pig’s ears or just mix and mingle. I’ve been sharing snippets … Continue reading →

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Bologna … Or Is It Baloney

Posted on August 13, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

My second favorite passion in life is food. Traveling — often with a fine restaurant meal penciled in — is No. 1. Notice I didn’t say cooking or preparing food. I lean more toward eating food. It’s not that I … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged attitude, bologna, DPchallenge, humor, Laughter, life, love, Memories, nostalgia, planning, relationships, Throwback Thursday | 2 Comments