Author Archives: wisdomfromafather

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

Joys and Concerns

Posted on April 20, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

This is a special Sunday — the day we celebrate the cornerstone of our faith, the Resurrection of Our Lord! He paid the price on Good Friday so we might have life everlasting in communion and fellowship with Him. As … Continue reading →

Posted in joys & concerns | Tagged attitude, blessings, care, communication, communion, community, concerns, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, family, fellowship, Friends, God, illness, Jesus, joys, life, life everlasting, love, Prayer, relationships, share | Leave a comment

Five Minute Friday — Next

Posted on April 19, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Here we go. I’ve carved out my five minutes for this week’s Five Minute Friday exercise. Kate Motaugn (in the Community section at http://www.fiveminutefriday.com) supplied this week’s prompt — NEXT — and turned it over the FMF crew to expand … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged apostles, attitude, bewilderment, celebration, DPchallenge, empty tomb, Faith, family, five minute Friday, Friends, God, Inspiration, Jesus, joy, life, love, next, relationships, Resurrection | 11 Comments

Final Lenten Thoughts

Posted on April 18, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

There is no biblical mandate for the observance of Lent, although the model is in commemoration of the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the desert before beginning His public ministry, during which He endured temptation by Satan. This whole … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged attitude, celebration, communication, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, God, Inspiration, Jesus, Lent, life, love, Prayer, purpose, reflection, relationships, repentence, Satan, self denial, talent, temptation, triduum | 3 Comments

Midweek Mirth

Posted on April 17, 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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That Tomb Is Still Empty

Posted on April 16, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

As a way of sharing, I came across this engaging video this morning and just have to share it. I found it on a blog I follow, Courageous Christian Father, and had to share it. It is the story of … Continue reading →

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic | Tagged attitude, celebration, communication, DPchallenge, Easter, empty tomb, encouragement, Faith, family, Friends, God, Inspiration, Jesus, joy, life, love, relationships, sharing | Leave a comment

Instant Messaging: What the Kids Type and Mean

Posted on April 15, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Do you know what your kids or grandkids are saying when they use instant messaging? Of course not! They have a code that’s intended to leave you in the dark. This is an old list from Kim Komando, but for … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, words for the week | Tagged abbreviations, communication, DPchallenge, family, Friends, growing up, life, messaging, relationships, social media, Writing | Leave a comment

Palm Sunday: An Easter Parade Worth Pondering

Posted on April 14, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

What are your thoughts and memories of Palm Sunday? Little children (maybe you, or your own children) waving palm branches, singing hosannas, strains of All Glory Laud and Honor, and the ubiquitous image of Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a … Continue reading →

Posted in Sunday sermonette | Tagged contrast, DPchallenge, Easter, encouragement, Faith, Friends, FUMCFW, God, Inspiration, Jesus, John Dominic Crossan, life, love, Marcus Borg, observations, Palm Sunday, parade, Pilate, relationships, stories, The Last Week, Writing | 4 Comments

Prayer Time

Posted on April 13, 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 — Lack

Posted on April 12, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Happy Five Minute Friday time. Seriously, it’s time to jot down some thoughts on this week’s prompt — LACK — courtesy of Kate Motaugn (in the Community section at http://www.fiveminutefriday.com) and the krazy krew of FMF followers. We get the … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged artists, attitude, authors, doubt, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, family, five minute Friday, Friends, God, Inspiration, lack, life, love, observations, relationships, skills, Writing | 9 Comments

The Black Hole

Posted on April 11, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I don’t know why, but I was fascinated by the prospect of seeing the first photos of the black hole Wednesday (April 10). I started watching the live press conference. As the picture flashed on the screen, my initial reaction … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged black hole, communication, disappointment, DPchallenge, family, humor, imagination, life, love, relationships, science | 8 Comments

Author Archives: wisdomfromafather

About wisdomfromafather

Five Minute Friday — Next

Final Lenten Thoughts

Midweek Mirth

Palm Sunday: An Easter Parade Worth Pondering

Five Minute Friday — Lack

The Black Hole

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