Category Archives: Sunday sermonette

It Is Not for Kings to Drink Wine

Posted on July 12, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Our devotional for the week is from David Maxson, an evangelist at Northwood Church of Christ, Northport, AL. It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine … Proverbs 31:4 Why did King Lemuel’s mother give … Continue reading →

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Finding Unity in a Time of Division

Posted on July 5, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Because the world seems filled with division right now, those at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints blog asked three different people to share their perspectives on the unity we can feel with others when we center our … Continue reading →

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Would You Do the Same?

Posted on June 28, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Our reflection today is from Perry Mullins. [God] said, “Take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains that … Continue reading →

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A 21st Century Pentecost

Posted on June 21, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Our reflection today is from Billy Wilson. The outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost as recorded in Acts 2 changed the church, and the church changed the world. The same has happened since the renewal of … Continue reading →

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Drawing From the Source

Posted on June 14, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Our reflection for today is from Dr. Charles Stanley of In Touch Ministries For us as believers, contentment should be governed by inner attitude and the decisions we make rather than by external circumstances. Because Paul had learned this secret, … Continue reading →

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Meeting God Everywhere

Posted on June 7, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Today’s reflection is by HyeRan Kim-Cragg from These Days, Daily Devotions for Living by Faith. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. … Continue reading →

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Holy Spirit, Ever Dwelling

Posted on May 31, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

“Holy Spirit, ever dwelling, In the holiest realms of light; Holy Spirit, ever brooding, O’er a world of gloom and night; Holy Spirit, ever raising, Those of earth to thrones on high; Living, life-imparting Spirit, You we praise and magnify. … Continue reading →

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A Temporary Residence

Posted on May 24, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Today’s devotion is by Laura Hurd from Wesleyan Publishing House’s Light from the Word . But now, Lord, what do I look for? My hope is in you. (Psalm 39:7 NIV) As a newlywed, life held great promise. I was … Continue reading →

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Trusting God’s Timing

Posted on May 17, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

This week’s reflection is by Lynette Kittle from crosswalk.com. “But when all goes well with you, remember me and show me kindness; mention me to Pharaoh and get me out of this prison” — Genesis 40:14 Have you ever experienced … Continue reading →

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The Influence of Godly Mothers

Posted on May 10, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Today we pause to honor that special person in our lives whom we lovingly call “Mother.” The Bible says of the virtuous woman and mother described in Proverbs 31:10-31, Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, … Continue reading →

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