Category Archives: family

Saturday with Santa

Posted on November 22, 2014 by wisdomfromafather

I spent the better part of Saturday with Santa Claus. Now, before I get pummeled with snowballs since we haven’t hit Thanksgiving yet, let me sort of explain as best I can. You see, every year around this time, I … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Honey

Posted on November 20, 2014 by wisdomfromafather

From Your Husband with Love Sometimes I fuss (as you well know) And even cuss (not often though) Sometimes I preach but still it’s true My favorite speech is I LOVE YOU! It’s that time of the year … my … Continue reading →

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It’s All About the Bass

Posted on November 19, 2014 by wisdomfromafather

I live a very routine life. I may not perform tasks at the same time, but it’s generally in the same sequence. Quiet time. Make coffee. Check my glucose and blood pressure. Make breakfast. Take my pills. Turn on the … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Still

Posted on November 14, 2014 by wisdomfromafather

It took me about three seconds to determine the direction I would take for this week’s Five Minute Friday. The prompt is STILL and I was immediately drawn to Psalm 46:10 — Be still and know that I am God. … Continue reading →

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Quandary

Posted on November 8, 2014 by wisdomfromafather

I saw a video a little while back that has left me in a quandary. My feelings were definitely mixed. I’m not going to share it — many have probably seen it and it is a little disturbing. It depicts … Continue reading →

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Coming In and Catching Up

Posted on November 1, 2014 by wisdomfromafather

Bad me. I haven’t been in the mood for writing. It isn’t writer’s block, but I’ve been fighting a cold for a couple of weeks and it has taken me to the mat. I’ve been pushing myself to get some … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Care

Posted on October 10, 2014 by wisdomfromafather

It’s Friday and I admit, I came up empty on this week’s Five Minute Friday prompt. I thought about it most of the day and … nada, nothing, zilch. I just couldn’t connect with the word without sounding … well, … Continue reading →

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They’re Always Watching

Posted on October 4, 2014 by wisdomfromafather

This was just a routine morning. I went out to the gazebo, stirring the birds who were taking temporary respite from the rain, and sat down to read, meditate {I’ve finished Ezekiel and am now getting into the apocalyptical writers, … Continue reading →

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We Had So Many Moments

Posted on September 27, 2014 by wisdomfromafather

There is a Funky Winkerbean cartoon taped to the file cabinet next to my desk. I look at it every day. Les Moore lost his wife to cancer and he is driving with his daughter Summer. She asks, “Dad … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Hold

Posted on September 19, 2014 by wisdomfromafather

Here’s this week’s installment of Five Minute Friday. This week’s prompt is HOLD. The timer is set … so here goes. {clock starts now} This is about a week premature. Next weekend, I’m planning to head out to Massachusetts to … Continue reading →

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