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

Hallmark Moments

Posted on July 23, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

I’ll be the first to admit it. I am a hopeless romantic and I enjoy settling in with a good Hallmark movie. Of course, lately, I enjoy the fact I can “rest my eyes” for a minute or two and … Continue reading →

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Midweek Mirth

Posted on July 22, 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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The Hook

Posted on July 21, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

One of the questions I heard this week was the prospective author felt the story she wanted to write has already been written. My initial reaction is she is right. Her story, your story, my story has been written — … Continue reading →

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Don’t Look Back

Posted on July 20, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

The late legendary coach John Wooden gives us this poem and message as our Words for the Week. Don’t Look Back The years have left their imprint On my hands and on my face. Erect no longer is my walk … Continue reading →

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Turn Annoyance into Gratitude

Posted on July 19, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Our reflection — a one minute devotional — is from Guideposts. “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways.” — … Continue reading →

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Love & Prayers

Posted on July 18, 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 — Smile

Posted on July 17, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Welcome to Five Minute Friday. I come willingly because whatever the prompt word for the week is, it forces me to think and let the words flow from the recesses of my heart and soul. It does the same for … Continue reading →

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Maine Checkup

Posted on July 16, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

I just got back from a regularly rescheduled, rescheduled follow-up doctor’s appointment. All is well for this septuagenarian. Lost 10 pounds. Blood pressure was “best” since they’ve been seeing me. A1C jumped a tad to 6.7, still below the threshold. … Continue reading →

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Midweek Mirth

Posted on July 15, 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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A Question, (Hopefully) an Answer & a Reminder

Posted on July 14, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Book reviews. Every author covets them and most authors don’t understand them. One of the questions I was asked recently was a double pose. How do I get book reviews? Should I find a service that provides book reviews? I … Continue reading →

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