Author Archives: wisdomfromafather

About wisdomfromafather

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

Worship, Faith and Food

Posted on October 21, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

I was invited by my neighbor, Rev. Jim Colley, to attend a special service at his church, Family Worship Center, today. Okay. One of the hooks was a pulled pork dinner following the service and special worship music by vocalist … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Who

Posted on October 19, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

I know I’m not usually here on Friday, but — surprise! — here I am … a Five Minute Friday on Friday. Don’t get used to it, though, Next week it will probably be a Saturday post. Most of you … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged communication, DPchallenge, encouragement, faith, family, five minute Friday, friends, God, life, love, relationships, writing | 11 Comments

Cover Reveal: Wisdom From a Father

Posted on October 17, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

Wisdom From a Father. Wow, that’s a high bar. But the project — my second published work — is moving along quite nicely, albeit it with some curves and challenges. Still, I am anticipating a mid-November hard launch at West … Continue reading →

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic | Tagged book, christian, communication, DPchallenge, encouragement, faith, family, friends, God, Heaven Shining Through, Inspiration, life, love, nature, relationships, stories, wisdom from a father, writing | 1 Comment

The eye of a needle

Posted on October 14, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

I try to share my words from the other side of the pulpit. Here are today’s nuggets. May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. … Continue reading →

Posted in Sunday sermonette | Tagged communication, DPchallenge, encouragement, faith, family, friends, God, grace, Jesus, life, love, relationships, sermon | 2 Comments

Five Minute Friday — Praise

Posted on October 13, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

Saturday confession time. I’m a Five Minute Friday backslider, often falling out of my Friday writing routine and into a Saturday session. But, through the grace of God and the indulgence of my fellow Five Minute Friday contributors, I know … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged appreciation, attitude, birds, blessings, communication, companionship, dog, Dover-Foxcroft, DPchallenge, encouragement, Facebook, faith, family, five minute Friday, friends, God, joy, life, love, Maine, nature, observations, praise, relationships, social media, support, wonder, writing | 7 Comments

I Need a Hug … A Sonni Hug

Posted on October 9, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

Don’t ever doubt there are angels among us. I know that fact from personal experience. I’ve seen it all my life. I’ve had people pop into — and unfortunately — out of my life just when I needed an extra … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged anniversary, appreciation, attitude, Blink of an Eye, communication, companionship, death, DPchallenge, encouragement, faith, family, friends, God, heaven, Karen, laughter, life, love, Memories, relationships, Seasons, Sonni, women | 6 Comments

Five Minute Friday — Share

Posted on October 5, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

Here’s this week’s installment of Five Minute Friday. You might remember the task is to write for five minutes on a specific prompt word, post it, share it with others at her place on Facebook at http://www.fiveminutefriday.com, read the remarkable stories … Continue reading →

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Wisdom From a Father

Posted on October 1, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

One of the things I’ve learned since publishing Heaven Shining Through is one time is not enough. If you want credibility as a writer, you need a collection of work. Enter phase two. I will be publishing a second book … Continue reading →

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic | Tagged blogs, book, children, communication, conversation, DPchallenge, encouragement, entertainment, faith, family, friends, God, Heaven Shining Through, Inspiration, life, love, Memories, message, observations, relationships, stories, Thoughts, wisdom from a father, writing | 4 Comments

Five Minute Friday –Potential

Posted on September 28, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

Here’s this week’s installment of Five Minute Friday. You might remember the task is to write for five minutes on a specific prompt word. The initiative was started by Lisa-Jo Baker who thought about writing and how often our perfectionism … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged attitude, children, communication, DPchallenge, dreams, encouragement, faith, family, five minute Friday, friends, God, growing up, life, love, message, motivation, parenting, potential, relationships, self worth, support, Thoughts | 2 Comments

Tears on Earth … Joy in Heaven

Posted on September 27, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die … — Ecclesiates 3:1-2a August 20. November 20. August 31. March 25, April 12, … Continue reading →

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