Category Archives: words for the week

Cherokee Indian Legend — Fatherhood

Posted on May 13, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Do you know the legend of the Cherokee Indian youth’s rite of passage? His dad takes him into the forest — blindfolded — and leaves him. The youth is required to sit on a stump the whole night and not … Continue reading →

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The Dollars are in the Way

Posted on May 6, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

This week’s reflection comes from King Duncan, Collected Sermons, sermons.com Henry Ford once asked an associate about his life goals. The man replied his goal was to make a million dollars. A few days later Ford gave the man a … Continue reading →

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Freedom

Posted on April 29, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

We’re sharing words from Ronald Reagan this week, spoken back in 1961. Short … simple … right to the point. Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. … Continue reading →

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Everything I Need To Know I Learned from Noah’s Ark

Posted on April 22, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

This week’s words for the week is an oldie but goodie. Don’t miss the boat. Remember we are all in the same boat. Plan ahead. It wasn’t raining when Noah built the Ark. Stay fit. When you’re 60 years old, … Continue reading →

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Instant Messaging: What the Kids Type and Mean

Posted on April 15, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Do you know what your kids or grandkids are saying when they use instant messaging? Of course not! They have a code that’s intended to leave you in the dark. This is an old list from Kim Komando, but for … Continue reading →

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Measuring Success

Posted on April 8, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

This week’s Words for the Week are from Brett Blair, founder and owner of Sermons.com which has the largest subscriber base of any sermon and worship prep service in the world. The website offers annual memberships and clergy from all … Continue reading →

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Changing the Standard

Posted on April 1, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Our Words for the Week this time around come from Alan Smith and his Thought For The Day. Conductor to orchestra at the beginning of a rehearsal: “Please get your pencils out … we have some marking to do on … Continue reading →

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Crowning Himself

Posted on March 25, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Words for the Week to ponder. It is said Napoleon, after bringing much of Europe to his knees, proclaimed himself emperor. He ordered Pope Pius VII to be present to present the crown. However, his pride was so great he … Continue reading →

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Excellence

Posted on March 18, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Our words to share this week come from John William Gardner, 1912-2002, psychologist, U.S. Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare. Some people have greatness thrust upon them. Few have excellence thrust upon them — they achieve it. They do not … Continue reading →

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Less Than a Second

Posted on March 11, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Here’s some words for the week to ponder. As a high school basketball coach, John Wooden created a “thank you” rule for his players. Every time a player scored, he was required to acknowledge the person on the team who’d … Continue reading →

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