Author Archives: wisdomfromafather
Now playing …
Someone asked me the other day if I had seen a new movie — one that was still in theaters. The answer was no. The last movie I saw was The War Horse, a Christmas present for a special friend … Continue reading
Conversation with God
Over the past few years I have sent “words for the week” — collected from a variety of sources — to my family, friends and faith partners as a way of encouragement. I’ve discovered each one had a special meaning … Continue reading
Every Day a Friday
This review was originally published in the Reveille/Between the Lakes I like to think I’m a pretty positive, glass half full type guy. But, admittedly, over the past few weeks and months, I have been mired in a little bit … Continue reading
Peace Lily Renaissance
I pulled into the back lot at my florist this morning, walked in and picked a white and coral rose from the cooler. It’s been a Saturday tradition for the past four years. I put it on the counter and … Continue reading
Just a Note
Most of us have Internet and e-mail accounts, and we use them for our primary communications. Many of us pay our bills online, or shop online or just say hi online. And we’ve migrated from computers to laptops and now … Continue reading
Seasonal Transition
I had the opportunity for some R & R over the Labor Day weekend. A special friend invited me to her camp in the Catskills. The weekend was interrupted by a burned out water pump, but thanks to friends and … Continue reading
“Conversations” with God
Have you ever been really angry with God? I mean, arguing with Him angry? I have. Many times. And I’ve always felt guilty afterwards. But I’m beginning to think that’s wrong. I think it’s A) normal B) necessary C) expected … Continue reading
9/11
For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. — 1 Corinthians 1:18 I remember the day well, etched in my memory. Karen … Continue reading
Going home
There are those who say you can never go home again. And there is another school of thought that insists you can always go home. I say, there is a little truth in both contradictory statements. You truly can’t go … Continue reading
The Light 
Have I got a deal for you …
Commercials. You’ve got to love them. Now, I realize the intent is to sell you and me something, but they really don’t have to insult our intelligence to do it. Let me give you some examples. The Toyota commercials where … Continue reading →