Author Archives: wisdomfromafather
Another Prayer Request
Again I ask for prayers, although it is not really for myself. While our pastor returns from well needed rest and relaxation, I was invited to fill the empty pulpit. I have been planning for it, but I also had … Continue reading
Five Minute Friday – Fight
It’s the first Friday in January. Do you know what that means? Five Minute Friday is back! Under Lisa Jo Baker’s direction (http://lisajobaker.com/), hundreds of bloggers rally around a themed word and, well, write for five minutes. No rules. No … Continue reading
First Night … and Beyond
From this guy’s standpoint, First Night Ocean County was a huge success. But, then again, any time spent at the Jersey shore is a success. First Night Ocean County, in case you missed it, is a family-friendly event held New … Continue reading
First Night
If all goes as planned, I will be heading to the Jersey shore in the morning. Yeah. I know. It’s the end of December and the thermometer will barely be above the freezing mark. But there is a reason. You … Continue reading
A Christmas Prayer
As a Christmas gift to myself, I vowed to take Christmas off. No writing. No work. But I did want to share a Christmas message. What to do? Well, I “borrowed” some words my wife wrote, which have become a … Continue reading
A Christmas Story
I heard a different Christmas story this morning on Q Country 103.7, Ithaca, NY. I knew I had to share it. I’ll be paraphrasing since I was driving at the time. I don’t know where it came from or who … Continue reading
Jimmy
There’s a new vehicle in the driveway … and my little red truck’s grille is a little out of joint. First, a little background. I love tooling hither and yon in my little red truck … but it is a … Continue reading
Saying “I’m sorry”
Just before Karen died, she had been reading a book she received as a gift from JoAnn {don’t know who that is} by Rodale Press for Hallmark. It was actually for both of us, but Karen was the reader in … Continue reading
Wait for Christmas Rudolph
I don’t think I’m a Scrooge and I don’t think I’m related to the Grinch. But there is one aspect about this Christmas season that causes me pause. Christmas music. I love the season. I love the lights. I love … Continue reading
Five Minute Friday — Reflect
I got the memo. Lisa-Jo is taking the holidays off from Five Minute Friday. A group of us who love to throw caution to the wind and just write will be back in January. But, before taking the hiatus, Lisa-Jo … Continue reading
The Light 