Author Archives: wisdomfromafather

About wisdomfromafather

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

Five Minute Friday — Park

Posted on October 22, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

The promptmasters at Five Minute Friday have been very, very inventive with their prompts lately. At least for this contributor to the weekly writefest, I’ve had to dig deep into the gray matter. Since I don’t pre-peek into what my … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged DPchallenge, family, five minute Friday, Friends, growing up, life, love, Memories, New Jersey, parks, Paterson, relationships | 4 Comments

Dreams … Dreams … Dreams

Posted on October 16, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

I have been called a dreamer … and I would never dispute it. Psychologically, a dreamer is a person who lives in or escapes to a world of fantasy or illusion. Again, I would never dispute that. And dreamers tend to … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged dreams, family, humor, Laughter, life, love, Memories, observations, random thoughts, relationships, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Five Minute Friday — Mail and Catching Up

Posted on October 15, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

I’ve been missing in action from Five Minute Friday for a few weeks. There are a lot of reasons … my health … falling behind … catching up … literally finding time. But the exercise is so important to me. … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged collect, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, five, five minute Friday, Friends, health, life, mail, relationships, test, Uncategorized, Writing | 3 Comments

A Year Without ‘Sonni’-Shine

Posted on October 9, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

I received the news a year ago today. My very close friend Sonni had died, less than two weeks after suffering a debilitating overnight stroke. Over the past few years, Sonni and I had become very close friends, She was … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged conversation, death, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, family, Friends, grace, heaven, hugs, Karen, life, love, Memories, relationships, Sonni, women | 3 Comments

If We’re Honest

Posted on October 2, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

Here’s a share of my sermon this morning at West Fayette Presbyterian Church. May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. If you had faith … Continue reading →

Posted in Sunday sermonette | Tagged Battistelli, belief, Boltz, brokenness, communication, conversation, Daigle, Dare to Believe, DPchallenge, ecumenism, encouragement, Faith, God, grace, honesty, hope, If We're Honest, life, love, Music, relationships, sermon, songs, trust, Trust in You, West Fayette Presbyterian, worship | 2 Comments

September 27

Posted on September 27, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

Some dates seem to have more significance than others. August 20 — my birthday. August 31 — the day I got married. November 20 — Karen’s birthday. March 25, April 12, May 19, November 4, November 8 — my children’s … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged anniversary, conversation, DPchallenge, Faith, family, grief, Karen, life, love, Memories, relationships, wife | 1 Comment

WWJD? WWYD?

Posted on September 26, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

As I’ve done before, I thought I would share my words from the other side of the pulpit at West Fayette Presbyterian Church. May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, … Continue reading →

Posted in Sunday sermonette | Tagged DPchallenge, ecumenism, encouragement, Faith, God, life, parables, Prayer, relationships, sermon, West Fayette Presbyterian, WWJD | Leave a comment

Do You Want To Own a Newspaper?

Posted on September 22, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

How would you like to publish your own newspaper for a $250 startup? That’s the opportunity I am offering … kicking and screaming. It’s real hard to walk away from something you believe in, but it’s time to hand over … Continue reading →

Posted in etc | Tagged career, communication, contest, DPchallenge, Newspapers, opportunity, publishing, relationships | 6 Comments

The Gospel According to Luke

Posted on September 18, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

I like to share what I shared in the pulpit today. Here it is … May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. Over the … Continue reading →

Posted in Sunday sermonette | Tagged DPchallenge, ecumenism, encouragement, Faith, Friends, God, Gospel of Luke, life, love, Luke, relationships, sermon, West Fayette Presbyterian | Leave a comment

Five Minute Friday — Listen

Posted on September 17, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

It’s Saturday and time for the latest Five Minute Friday installment. I’m just awaiting test results so it’s as good a time as any to sit down and let the mind wander on this week’s prompt. When finished, I’ll join … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged communication, doctor, DPchallenge, Faith, family, five minute Friday, God, growing old, health, life, listen, love, marriage, mobility, relationships, teamwork, things that matter | 5 Comments