Author Archives: wisdomfromafather

About wisdomfromafather

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

Choose the Moment

Posted on July 29, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

A short but reflective thought for the week Choose the Moment What you need to know about the past is that no matter what happened, it has all worked together to bring you to this moment. And this is the … Continue reading →

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The Lord’s Prayer

Posted on July 28, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I was in the pulpit at Atkinson (ME) United Methodist Church this morning. Here is what I shared. May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, LORD, my Rock and my … Continue reading →

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May these words …

Posted on July 27, 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 →

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Five Minute Friday — Middle

Posted on July 26, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Happy Friday! Happy Five Minute Friday! You might remember the task is to write for five minutes on a specific prompt word. The initiative is to take five minutes and see what comes out: not a perfect post, not a … Continue reading →

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Save! Save! Save!

Posted on July 25, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Isn’t it ironic that just about every auto insurance pitch will save you money. I mean, the pitches can’t all be true and, let’s face it, a lot depends on where you live, what kind of car(s) you drive and … Continue reading →

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Midweek Mirth

Posted on July 24, 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 →

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Passing Lincoln

Posted on July 23, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I’m always intrigued by the power of God in everyday life. What we see as ordinary, God transforms to extraordinary. Passing Lincoln by Michael Rogers is an example. He uses an everyday $5 bill to show His power. The story … Continue reading →

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Making Your Life Significant and Worthwhile

Posted on July 22, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

This week’s Words for the Week come from American Author Grenville Kleiser, 1868-1935. There are fine things which you mean to do some day, under what you think will be more favorable circumstances. But the only time that is surely … Continue reading →

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Two Left Feet

Posted on July 21, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known. — Jeremiah 33:3 (ESV) Recently, I was in a hurry getting the children and myself ready for school. So, … Continue reading →

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Thy Will Be Done

Posted on July 20, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

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