Author Archives: wisdomfromafather
Because He Lives
I had an unexpected blessing at church this morning. I knew there was going to be special music by a former longtime member and his wife. They sang perhaps the most recognizable anthem of faith, Bill and Gloria Gaither’s Because … Continue reading
Home Sweet Home
My son and his family have moved in with me. In the blink of an eye, I went from being alone to adding a son, daughter-in-law, three kids, two dogs, an outside cat and a guinea pig. So far, so … Continue reading
Speaking of Stats
I periodically check the stats on my blog. I don’t always understand them, but I do check them. Apparently, I hit a couple of milestones. Thus far, my little 54 installment of words have had 1,007 views with 26 recorded … Continue reading
A Senior Moment
I went to the local grocery store this morning. Normally, in my small town, I can get a parking spot in front of the store or, at the very least, in the adjacent parking lot two or three stalls from … Continue reading
Miracles
I have a problem with the miracles in the Bible. You know, the healings, feeding 5,000 with a few loaves of bread and a couple of fish, turning wine into water. I believe them by faith and certainly when we’re … Continue reading
Moving Day
Today was moving day. No, I’m not going anywhere. It was the day I moved Karen back inside. I actually would have waited about another week or so but the high winds we are expecting prompted me to reconsider. For … Continue reading
Heart of the Matter
Sometimes when you read the old prophets like Isaiah or Jeremiah, you just scratch your head and wonder what you just read. You have to get some additional insight. Jeremiah 17 is a case in point. After reading verses 1-27, … Continue reading
The Light 
Being Rich
I saw a cartoon today where a lady in curlers and bathrobe says to her husband, “I’ve decided I’d like to be rich.” He responds, “What kinda rich? Rich as in wealthy, or rich in spirit, or rich as in … Continue reading →