Author Archives: wisdomfromafather

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

On Our Knees

Posted on March 23, 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 — Reward

Posted on March 22, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Whether it’s Friday, Saturday or sometimes Sunday or later, I’m compelled to participate in the Five Minute Friday exercise, much like a schoolboy with an assignment — and it’s been a lot of years since I’ve been in school! Our … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday, Uncategorized | Tagged blessings, communication, conversation, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, family, five minute Friday, Friends, hope, Inspiration, Jesus, life, love, mirror, Music, reward, thank you | 7 Comments

Rx

Posted on March 21, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I was binge watching some shows this week and was surprised by the number of prescription drug ads. I know they have been there for — like — ever, but this time around, rather than fast forwarding through them, I … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged conversation, DPchallenge, family, Friends, health, life, love, prescriptions, rant, relationships | 6 Comments

Midweek Mirth

Posted on March 20, 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, DPchallenge, fix-it, humor, Laughter, life, mirth, puns, relationships | 6 Comments

Writing 101

Posted on March 19, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

During a recent Five Minute Friday Twitter Party, a topic of discussion was about getting ready to write and writing effectively. When I taught my Writing 101 class, participants wanted to know the same thing. How do I begin. My … Continue reading →

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic | Tagged audience, communication, DPchallenge, encouragement, five minute Friday, Friends, imagination, Inspiration, journal, life, relationships, Writing | 4 Comments

Excellence

Posted on March 18, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Our words to share this week come from John William Gardner, 1912-2002, psychologist, U.S. Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare. Some people have greatness thrust upon them. Few have excellence thrust upon them — they achieve it. They do not … Continue reading →

Posted in words for the week | Tagged encouragement, excellence, failure, Inspiration, life, relationships, success, words for the week | 5 Comments

Lengthening Shadows

Posted on March 17, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

This week’s reflection is from Dr. W. A. Criswell of Chickasha, OK, who addressed the BTU – Missionary Baptist General Convention of Texas March 17, 1938 The subject assigned me is Lengthening Shadows. I presume the committee means by that, … Continue reading →

Posted in Sunday sermonette | Tagged blessings, bold, communication, courage, DPchallenge, encouragement, eternity, Faith, Friends, God, grace, influence, Inspiration, joy, life, love, personlity, Prayer, relationships, sermon, stories, unselfishneess | 2 Comments

Prayer Time

Posted on March 16, 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. I know the requests are on … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Place

Posted on March 15, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

It’s time for my weekly Five Minute Friday contribution. It’s somewhat appropriate. The prompt this week is PLACE. We actually wrote on the topic about a year and half ago, but I resisted the urge to peek at what I … Continue reading →

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Ready for Spring

Posted on March 14, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

First, a statement. I AM a winter person. I love the white. I love the cold. It doesn’t bother me when the first flakes fall in October and stick around beginning in November. I love the landscape of snow mountains. … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged cold, DPchallenge, fall, family, life, love, relationships, snow, spring, summer, winter | 1 Comment