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

Midweek Mirth

Posted on March 25, 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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Coping

Posted on March 24, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Are we going stir crazy yet? How is “home schooling” working? How about work from home? Are almost constant contact with spouses and children wearing you down or are you enjoying the family time? Are you catching up with your … Continue reading →

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Thought for Today

Posted on March 23, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Words for the Week … Every day do something you don’t want to do. Pick up someone else’s trash. Surrender your parking place. Call the long-winded relative. Carry the cooler. It doesn’t have to be a big thing. Helen Keller … Continue reading →

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(un)Packing for the Journey: The Past

Posted on March 22, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

This week’s reflection … I’ve known Tommy my whole life. In all that time, he never got along with his father. Oh, I’m sure Mr. Poole was a nice enough guy, but fathers and sons don’t always see eye to … Continue reading →

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Bow Our Heads …

Posted on March 21, 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 — Tomorrow

Posted on March 20, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

These are strange times we’re living through. The uncertainties of the covid-19 virus, the effects on everyday life from the pandemic, even the craziness of panic purchases have left us virtually sheltering in place, with minimal contact with a much … Continue reading →

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Time Out …

Posted on March 19, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

We are — at least in the USA — in a virtual time out. Almost every facet of our lives have changed in less than a week. In addition to the heath risks {which is not be be minimized}, the … Continue reading →

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Midweek Mirth

Posted on March 18, 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 Time to Read

Posted on March 17, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

People in the United States — and elsewhere around the world — are experiencing some strange times. “Normal” does not exist because of a germ. It has virtually shut us down … places of worship, schools, libraries, restaurants. Many of … Continue reading →

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The Danger Within Us

Posted on March 16, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

French author Victor Hugo has a short story titled, 93. In the midst of this tale, a ship at sea is caught in a terrific storm. Buffeted by the waves, the boat rocks to and fro, when suddenly the crew … Continue reading →

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