Category Archives: relationships

In the Blink of an Eye

Posted on June 3, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

After Karen died, I decided part of my grief therapy would be writing a memoir — not my own, but of our life together. I gathered information from my recollections, her journals and other sources and spent the next six … Continue reading →

Posted in celebration, encouragement, family, love, Memories, Mom, relationships, stories | Tagged celebration, communication, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, faith, family, love, Memories, Mom, relationships, stories, Writing, writing | 8 Comments

Trinity Sunday

Posted on June 1, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

Sunday, our pastor offered a challenge. I’m going to extend it here. Sunday was Trinity Sunday. Most Christians are Trinitarians — believers in God as Father, Son and Holy Spirit — or at least they say they are. The reality … Continue reading →

Posted in observations, relationships, sermon, Trinity | Tagged DPchallenge, Faith, faith, God, observations, relationships, sermon, Trinity | 8 Comments

Sharing the Story

Posted on May 30, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

I walked into church last Sunday and spotted Pastor Steve and his wife up near the podium. I immediately went up there to welcome them back after two weeks of subbing in the pulpit. I gave Karen a big hug … Continue reading →

Posted in encouragement, Memories, relationships, sermon, West Fayette Presbyterian | Tagged communication, conversation, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, faith, Memories, preaching, relationships, sermon, West Fayette Presbyterian | Leave a comment

Five Minute Friday — Blue

Posted on May 29, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

It’s Five Minute Friday time. A couple of hundred of us get together at Kate’s place (http://katemotaung.com/2015/05/28/five-minute-friday-blue-plus-a-special-video-message-from-the-fmf-retreat-planning-committee/)and write for five minutes on a specific prompt. It’s an exercise that keeps us sharp and broadens of network. And — for the … Continue reading →

Posted in colors, Five Minute Friday, observations, relationships | Tagged colors, DPchallenge, five minute Friday, observations, relationships | 4 Comments

Sittin’ in the Gazebo

Posted on May 27, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

I was sitting in the gazebo this morning nursing my coffee and listening to the birds chirping, squirrels racing around (doing whatever squirrels do) and the occasional buzz of a bee. I surveyed the terrain. Thanks to a lot of … Continue reading →

Posted in family, joy, Memories, relationships | Tagged DPchallenge, Faith, family, gazebo, joy, Life, Memories, relationships, seasons | 4 Comments

The Lord’s Prayer

Posted on May 17, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

As I stated, I was in the pulpit today while our pastor takes some R&R. So I thought I would share this week’s words. My prayer request is the same as the psalmist, May these words of my mouth and … Continue reading →

Posted in ecumenism, encouragement, family, God, relationships, sermon, Uncategorized, West Fayette Presbyterian | Tagged conversation, DPchallenge, ecumenism, encouragement, Faith, family, Friends, God, Inspiration, Jesus, Prayer, relationships, sermon, Uncategorized, West Fayette Presbyterian | Leave a comment

What Mary saw …

Posted on May 10, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

As I stated, I was in the pulpit Sunday and next week while our pastor takes some R&R. So I thought I would share this week’s words. My prayer request is the same as the psalmist, May these words of … Continue reading →

Posted in family, God, Mom, relationships, sermon, West Fayette Presbyterian | Tagged conversation, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, family, God, love, Mom, relationships, sermon, West Fayette Presbyterian | Leave a comment

Five Minute Friday — Meet … Greet, Thanks and Praise

Posted on May 9, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

I’m going to deviate a little from this week’s Five Minute Friday (a day late) to expand the prompt from MEET to MEET, GREET, THANKS and PRAISE. Accordingly, it will be more than five minutes (but, hopefully, not much more). … Continue reading →

Posted in encouragement, family, Five Minute Friday, God, grace, relationships, sermon, things that matter, West Fayette Presbyterian | Tagged Blogs, conversation, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, faith, family, five minute Friday, Friends, God, grace, greet, inspiration, Jersey Shore, Jersey shore, meet, praise, relationships, Seaside Heights, sermon, thanks, things that matter, West Fayette Presbyterian | 4 Comments

American Idol

Posted on April 8, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

I admit it. I watch American Idol and I vote each week. The bigger question is why. You have to know my history with American Idol to understand. It goes back to Season One … and it really doesn’t involve … Continue reading →

Posted in relationships, television | Tagged American Idol, DPchallenge, Music, music, relationships, Review, review, television | 2 Comments

The Empty Tomb

Posted on April 4, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

I don’t usually re-post, but as we approach this Easter season, I thought it appropriate since there are a lot more followers than a year ago. So, for my new-found friends, this is for you. And for my regular readers, … Continue reading →

Posted in celebration, Easter, encouragement, Good Friday, joy, relationships, Uncategorized | Tagged celebration, DPchallenge, Easter, encouragement, Faith, faith, Good Friday, joy, relationships, Uncategorized | 6 Comments