Category Archives: Sunday sermonette

Looking for an Increase

Posted on October 6, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith.” The Lord replied, “If you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you would say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it would … Continue reading →

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WWJD? WWYD?

Posted on September 29, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Words shared this morning at Howland (ME) United Methodist Church. Morning Prayer: Lord, open our lips and our mouth will proclaim your praise. Blessed are You, Sovereign God, creator of all, to You be glory and praise forever. You founded … Continue reading →

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Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner

Posted on September 15, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Sharing my reflections this morning at Howland (ME) United Methodist Church. Take a moment to listen to the still small voice of God within the bustle of the day which has begun. In this quiet place as we gather in … Continue reading →

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Joy … Joy … Joy

Posted on September 8, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I like to share my words when I preach from the slanty side of the pulpit. Today — and for the next three weeks — I was/will be at Howland (ME) United Methodist Church. While this has been delivered and … Continue reading →

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A Matter of Trust

Posted on September 1, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Read Colossians 2:8–12 The information superhighway has become increasingly clogged with misinformation. Social media and fringe news sites have made it very difficult to know what to believe. Ultimately, you can believe only trustworthy sources — ones with a proven … Continue reading →

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The Pelican

Posted on August 25, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Jesus said, “Don’t worry about your life … Look at the birds in the sky. They don’t sow seed or harvest grain or gather crops into barns. Yet your heavenly Father feeds them.” — Matthew 6:25-26 (CEB) I love pelicans, … Continue reading →

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Loving Others in the Race

Posted on August 18, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

This week’s reflection is from Deborah Meister, courtesy of Living Faith, Daily Catholic devotions. … let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to us and persevere in running the race that lies before us while keeping … Continue reading →

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The Righteous Anger of Jesus

Posted on August 11, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

In today’s devotional from John Koedyker at Words of Hope from the Reformed Church of America, we consider a time when Jesus was flipping tables and shouting and calling people names. And we realize that we follow a Savior who … Continue reading →

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Tomorrow

Posted on August 4, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Here are my reflections from the pulpit this morning at Dover-Foxcroft (ME) United Methodist Church. May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer (Psalm 19:4). … Continue reading →

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The Lord’s Prayer

Posted on July 28, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I was in the pulpit at Atkinson (ME) United Methodist Church this morning. Here is what I shared. May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, LORD, my Rock and my … Continue reading →

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