Category Archives: Sunday sermonette

Famous in Bethlehem

Posted on December 15, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

May you … be famous in Bethlehem … through the offspring the Lord gives you by this young woman … — Ruth 4:11-12 The story of Ruth is one of the Bible’s great love stories. It overflows with kindness and … Continue reading →

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We Sin Every Day

Posted on December 8, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Pray then like this: Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, … Continue reading →

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Advent: A Joyful Season

Posted on December 1, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Let us then throw off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light. — Romans 13:12 During Lent, the Scripture readings and music are definitely penitential, urging us to “reform our lives” and root out our sinful … Continue reading →

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Comfort

Posted on November 24, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee — Isaiah … Continue reading →

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Consequences of a Sinful Life

Posted on November 17, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

This week’s reflection is from Daily Fountain Daily Devotional of the Church Of Nigeria (Anglican Communion). Now there is in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate a pool, which is called in Hebrew, Bethesda, having five porches. In these lay a … Continue reading →

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Celebrating the Wondrous Work of God

Posted on November 10, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

“Bless the Lord God, the God of Israel — the only One who does wondrous things! Bless God’s glorious name forever; let His glory fill all the earth!” — Psalm 72:18-19, CEB When was the last time you noticed the … Continue reading →

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Don’t Pray for Me

Posted on November 3, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

“When you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide My eyes from you: even if you offer many prayers, I will not listen. Your hands are full of blood.” — Isaiah 1:15 (NIV) In the solemn aftermath of … Continue reading →

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Thank God

Posted on October 27, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

A few words from the slanty side of the pulpit today at West Fayette (NY) 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. … Continue reading →

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Luke 1

Posted on October 20, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Today’s reflection is from the Southern Baptist Convention. The angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favor with God. And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call His … Continue reading →

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Using Time Wisely to Cultivate the Seeds of Faith

Posted on October 13, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Every day has 1,440 minutes. If we sleep eight hours a day, that leaves us awake 960 minutes a day. What do we do with those minutes? How do we pass the precious time God gives us each day of … Continue reading →

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