Category Archives: Sunday sermonette

Family

Posted on May 12, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

First, let me begin by wishing all our moms a Happy Mother Day. As I was thinking about Mother’s Day, it dawned on me God could have populated this world countless ways. We could have all come into this world … Continue reading →

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Breakfast with Jesus

Posted on May 5, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Sharing my words from the slanty side of the pulpit today. May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. Two men were fishing in separate … Continue reading →

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Salvation’s Story

Posted on April 28, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

This week’s devotion is from the Assembly of God’s Word for Today. Frank usually read about sports or outdoor living, but his sister had given him several gently used novels. He found himself reading a romance where the main character … Continue reading →

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The Empty Tomb

Posted on April 21, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I don’t usually re-post, but I’ve decided for this Easter season, it would be appropriate to continue this as a tradition for the extra followers than a year ago. So, for my new-found friends, this is for you. And for … Continue reading →

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Palm Sunday: An Easter Parade Worth Pondering

Posted on April 14, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

What are your thoughts and memories of Palm Sunday? Little children (maybe you, or your own children) waving palm branches, singing hosannas, strains of All Glory Laud and Honor, and the ubiquitous image of Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a … Continue reading →

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Worldly Versus Divine Pleasures

Posted on April 7, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

For His sake I have accepted the loss of all things and I consider them so much rubbish … (Philippians 3:8). As I approach the end of Lent, I consider how the usual dynamic of this season plays out for … Continue reading →

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Church is Beautiful and Messy — But Really, It’s Beautiful

Posted on March 31, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I recently saw a wire sculpture by Ruth Asawa on display in a local museum. I was intrigued by the intricate beauty of the woven wire and the complexity of its lines. I couldn’t decide if the sculpture was drawing … Continue reading →

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Journey to the Cross

Posted on March 24, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

So then, with endurance, let’s also run the race that is laid out in front of us. Hebrews 12:1 As we grow and become who God has created us to be, we journey through times of waiting, temptation and struggle. … Continue reading →

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Lengthening Shadows

Posted on March 17, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

This week’s reflection is from Dr. W. A. Criswell of Chickasha, OK, who addressed the BTU – Missionary Baptist General Convention of Texas March 17, 1938 The subject assigned me is Lengthening Shadows. I presume the committee means by that, … Continue reading →

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Losing Laurel, Finding Myself

Posted on March 10, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

A Sunday reflection from Vayle Isom, a Mormon wife and mother. My eight-year-old daughter died in my arms the day she was diagnosed with cancer. Our fun, energetic Laurel, a third grader and budding gymnast, never missed an opportunity to … Continue reading →

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