Author Archives: wisdomfromafather

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

Five Minute Friday — Grief

Posted on November 20, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Here’s this week’s installment of Five Minute Friday. You might remember the task is to write for five minutes on a specific prompt word, post it, share it with others at fiveminutefriday.com, read the remarkable stories from other writers in … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged attitude, blessings, Blink of an Eye, DPchallenge, emotions, encouragement, Faith, family, five minute Friday, Friends, God, grief, life, love, Memories, observations, relationships, Writing | 19 Comments

Another Birthday

Posted on November 19, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

I know there is no time in eternity, but I have to say, you haven’t aged a day, Sweetheart. You’re even more beautiful today than ever. Tomorrow is actually you’re birthday, but I couldn’t resist making my usual remark — … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged attitude, blessings, Blink of an Eye, celebration, DPchallenge, family, gift, Happy Birthday, Karen, life, love, marriage, Memories, relationships, stories, things that matter | 2 Comments

Midweek Mirth

Posted on November 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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For the Kids

Posted on November 17, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

I’ve been blessed. My five children have blessed me with 18 grandchildren, who in turn have blessed me with four great-granddaughters. That’s a lot of little ones floating around. Keeping track of them all is, well, challenging. Most of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic | Tagged attitude, blessings, book, children, DPchallenge, family, Friends, grandchildren, humor, Laughter, life, love, Memories, observations, relationships, share, stories, Writing, Yes There Is a Santa | 2 Comments

Dog Nap

Posted on November 16, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

I thought I would share this oldie but goodie as today’s Words for the Week. An older, tired-looking dog wandered into a woman’s yard. She could tell from his collar and well-fed belly he had a home and was well … Continue reading →

Posted in words for the week | Tagged attitude, dog, DPchallenge, Friends, humor, Laughter, life, nap, stories, words | 2 Comments

Christ, the Light of the World

Posted on November 15, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

I am the light of the world. He who follows me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life. — John 8:12 In [Christ] was life, and that life was the light of men. The light shines … Continue reading →

Posted in Sunday sermonette | Tagged attitude, Christian Science, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, God, Inspiration, Jesus, life, Light, relationships, science, stories | Leave a comment

Sharing Concerns

Posted on November 14, 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 →

Posted in Prayer-Care-Share | Tagged attitude, care, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, Friends, God, heal, illness, Jesus, life, observations, petitions, Prayer, relationships, share | 4 Comments

Five Minute Friday — Cancel

Posted on November 13, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Here’s this week’s installment of Five Minute Friday. You might remember the task is to write for five minutes on a specific prompt word. The initiative was started by Lisa-Jo Baker who thought about writing and how often our perfectionism … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged attitude, blessings, cancel, conversation, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, five minute Friday, forgiveness, God, grace, Holy Spirit, Jesus, life, love, relationships, Writing | 11 Comments

You Just Never Know

Posted on November 12, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

It never ceases to amaze me how fast “routines” change, how the ordinary turns into a moment of encouragement, how much everyone needs a friend. Each morning I send out an uplifting message, sometimes with an inspirational photo or a … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged alone, attitude, blessings, communication, conversation, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, Friends, God, grace, Inspiration, Jesus, life, love, message, observations, Prayer, reflection, relationships | 6 Comments

Smile

Posted on November 11, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Posted in midweek mirth | Tagged attitude, DPchallenge, humor, jokes, joy, Laughter, life, move, observations, relationships, seniors | Leave a comment