Author Archives: wisdomfromafather

About wisdomfromafather

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

Keep Praying … He’s Listening

Posted on September 7, 2019 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, comfort, conversation, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, family, Friends, God, illness, Jesus, life, love, observations, Prayer, relationships, share | 3 Comments

Five Minute Friday — Testimony

Posted on September 6, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Happy Five Minute Friday time. The assignment this week was, quite frankly, challenging. The FMF prompt was TESTIMONY, which should be easy peasy. But my mind kept wandering off in different directions {that’s why I call them free range thoughts} … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged attitude, blessings, conversation, DPchallenge, effects, encouragement, engagement, Faith, family, five minute Friday, Friends, God, Jesus, life, love, relationships, stories, testimony, Writing | 11 Comments

Hi Guys …

Posted on September 5, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I went to a meeting the other day. As I entered the doorway, I blurted out, “Good morning guys.” One of my early thirties female colleagues shot back, “Do we look like guys?” as she waved her hand highlighting the … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged celebration, communication, conversation, DPchallenge, Friends, gender, growing up, humor, Karen, life, love, Memories, men, observations, relationships, thinking, women, Writing | 2 Comments

Midweek Mirth

Posted on September 4, 2019 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 →

Posted in midweek mirth | Tagged attitude, humor, joy, Laughter, life, mirth, school, tree | Leave a comment

We Are the Weather: Saving the Planet Begins at Breakfast

Posted on September 3, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I received an advance an advance reading copy of We Are the Weather: Saving the Planet Begins at Breakfast through Goodreads’ Giveaways, and my review is based on an uncorrected proof. We Are the Weather will be available in bookstores … Continue reading →

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic | Tagged book review, climate, conversation, DPchallenge, factory farms, relationships, stories, vegan, Writing | 6 Comments

Noah’s Ark … Everything I Needed to Know

Posted on September 2, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I’ve shared these before … but they are timeless. This version is from Dan Brodeck. Everything I need to know, I learned from Noah’s Ark: Don’t miss the boat. Remember we are all in the same boat! Plan ahead. It … Continue reading →

Posted in words for the week | Tagged attitude, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, Friends, God, humor, life, love, need to know, Noah's ark, observations, relationships, Thoughts | Leave a comment

A Matter of Trust

Posted on September 1, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Read Colossians 2:8–12 The information superhighway has become increasingly clogged with misinformation. Social media and fringe news sites have made it very difficult to know what to believe. Ultimately, you can believe only trustworthy sources — ones with a proven … Continue reading →

Posted in Sunday sermonette | Tagged Assemblies of God, attitude, beautiful, belief, challenge, conversation, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, Friends, God, Inspiration, Jesus, life, love, relationships, share, social media, trust | 2 Comments

Lord, Hear Our Prayer

Posted on August 31, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Posted in Prayer-Care-Share | Tagged attitude, blessings, care, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, family, Friends, God, guidance, illnesses, Jesus, life, love, Prayer, relationships, share | 4 Comments

Five Minute Friday — Back

Posted on August 30, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I’m back for another Five Minute Friday exercise. Oh, look, the prompt is BACK. What a coincidence. Seriously, though, here I am on the front end of the assignment (writing) and looking forward to linking with my Five Minute Friday … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged attitude, back, blessings, DPchallenge, dreams, encouragement, Faith, family, five minute Friday, Friends, future, hope, joy, life, Light, love, Memories, past, present, relationships, story, words, Writing | 6 Comments

Happy Anniversary Sweetheart

Posted on August 29, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I’m a couple of days early. Karen and I would have celebrated our 51st wedding anniversary this coming Saturday (Aug. 31). Since that’s our “Prayer, Care, Share” Day, I’ll leave the praise for then, but I can’t let the celebration … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love, Uncategorized | Tagged anniversary, attitude, blessings, Blink of an Eye, celebration, children, DPchallenge, Faith, family, Friends, God, grace, grandchildren, joy, Karen, life, love, Memories, relationships, tears | 4 Comments