Author Archives: wisdomfromafather

About wisdomfromafather

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

Five Minute Friday — Agree

Posted on February 3, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

Five Minute Friday is designed for Friday writing {although in my case, often Saturday}, specifically five minutes of uninterrupted patter of the fingers representing the thoughts of the heart, soul and mind. Our fearless moderator Kate Motaugn — with help … Continue reading →

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Another Step Closer

Posted on January 30, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

My book, Heaven Shining Through, is inching closer and closer to reality. The galley proof has been sent back and I updated the cover design. While I’m getting excited about adding “author” to my resume, I share this because you, … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Surrender

Posted on January 26, 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. Then, post and encourage others who have braved the exercise by linking up at Kate’s spot … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Intentional

Posted on January 19, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

Welcome to Five Minute Friday. The task is to write for five minutes on a specific prompt word from your mind and heart. Then, post and encourage others who have braved the exercise by linking up at Kate’s spot on … Continue reading →

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Getting Close

Posted on January 17, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

My book, Heaven Shining Through, is inching closer and closer to reality. I just received the galley proof and I’m awaiting the cover design. While I’m getting excited about adding “author” to my resume, I share this because you, readers, … Continue reading →

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A Look Back

Posted on January 13, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

Before we get too far into 2018, I probably should take a look back at 2017 … not through my eyes, but through the eyes of my followers. According to the stat tracker, I posted 102 times in 2017. Almost … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Simplify

Posted on January 12, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

It’s time to take five minutes on a specific word prompt and see what comes out: not a perfect post, not a profound post, just five minutes of focused writing. Yes, it’s Five Minute Friday time. The format is simple. … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Motivate

Posted on January 5, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

We’re back for another year of free write known as Five Minute Friday. I hope you make it a new year’s resolution to follow — and join us — in 2018. It’s really a fun way to see how your … Continue reading →

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December to Remember

Posted on January 3, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

I may have mentioned I was taking a December road trip. While I had a couple of stops on my original itinerary, centered on a Packers-Browns game in Cleveland, it quickly escalated and when Thanksgiving with the family fell through, … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Prayer — 2017

Posted on December 25, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

As a Christmas gift to myself, I again vowed to take Christmas off. No writing. No work. But I did want to share a Christmas message. What to do? Well, as I’ve doing for the past few years, I “borrowed” … Continue reading →

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