Author Archives: wisdomfromafather

About wisdomfromafather

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

Love Crossing Borders

Posted on March 3, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Our reflection today comes from Ann Jacobs, who assists Mennonite Mission Network to further relationships with African-American Mennonite congregations. She helps congregations become more informed of resources, services and agency partnerships in support of the congregation’s vision for mission. My … Continue reading →

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Prayer Time

Posted on March 2, 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 — Search

Posted on March 1, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Happy March! Happy first Five Minute Friday of the month! You know the drill. We get our weekly prompt, let the spirit flow for five minutes, post, link up in the Community section at http://www.fiveminutefriday.com, and — best part — … Continue reading →

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Life

Posted on February 28, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Life. It has a funny way of taking turns and twists you never imagined. Sometimes, when you are at your lowest, a sudden event picks you up. Other times, when you are riding a high, a sudden event reels you … Continue reading →

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Midweek Mirth

Posted on February 27, 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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Writing 101

Posted on February 26, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

A few weeks ago — actually a couple of months ago, now — I facilitated a writing class at The Commons at Central Hall here in Dover-Foxcroft. Part of that class included creating a continuing “story” members of the class … Continue reading →

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic | Tagged baby doe, change, communication, conversation, DPchallenge, family, Friends, imagination, life, love, Maine, Meadowland, observations, relationships, stories, Writing | 1 Comment

Take Charge of Your Life

Posted on February 25, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

It’s time to share this week’s Words for the Week … short and sweet. You can’t control the length of your life, but you can control its width and depth. You can’t control the contour of your face, but you … Continue reading →

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The Spirit Anointed Christ for Mercy

Posted on February 24, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Our reflection today come from Rev. Bernie Seter, chairman of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod Board for International Mission. The series is based on Luke 4:18-19 and begins us on our Lenten journey. The complete Lenten series is at … Continue reading →

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Let’s Bow Our Heads

Posted on February 23, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

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Five Minute Friday — Just

Posted on February 22, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

You know the drill. We get our weekly prompt, let the spirit flow for five minutes, post, link up in the Community section at http://www.fiveminutefriday.com, and — best part — visit other writers in our to support and encourage them. … Continue reading →

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