Category Archives: words for the week

Making Your Life Significant and Worthwhile

Posted on July 22, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

This week’s Words for the Week come from American Author Grenville Kleiser, 1868-1935. There are fine things which you mean to do some day, under what you think will be more favorable circumstances. But the only time that is surely … Continue reading →

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What Do YOU See?

Posted on July 15, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

This week’s contribution is from Stan Tower Three people visiting the Grand Canyon: A painter, a preacher, and a cowboy. Looking over the massive canyon, each one verbalized his observation: “Incredible!” the painter said. “I’d love to paint a picture … Continue reading →

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Love

Posted on July 8, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Another short reminder, this one from John Winston Ono Lennon Love is like a precious plant. You can’t just accept it and leave it in the cupboard or just think it’s going to get on by itself. You’ve got to … Continue reading →

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An Old Fashioned Wind Instrument

Posted on July 1, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I came across this little reminder the other day and thought it would be good to share as this week’s words for the week George Bernard Shaw once got a letter addressed to George Bernard Shawm. In a beard-tossing fury, … Continue reading →

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A Brief But Powerful Prayer

Posted on June 24, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

This week’s words for the week are a brief but powerful prayer from Robert Louis Stevenson. Give us grace and strength to persevere. Give us courage and gaiety and the quiet mind. Spare to us our friends and soften to … Continue reading →

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How Much Do You Want It To Be?

Posted on June 17, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Our words for the week are from Michael Josephson of Character Counts. The founder of a company needed to choose his successor. He studied resumes and talked to references, but he decided to ask only one question during the final … Continue reading →

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Tiny Delights

Posted on June 10, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

This week’s inspiration comes from Inspiration Peak. Most of us miss out on life’s big prizes. The Pulitzer. The Nobel. Oscars. Tonys. Emmys. But we’re all eligible for life’s small pleasures: A pat on the back. A kiss behind the … Continue reading →

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Happiness

Posted on June 3, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Our words for the week come from Robert R. Updegraff, author of Be Thankful For Your Troubles. Happiness is to be found along the way, not at the end of the road, for then the journey is over and it … Continue reading →

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When America Ceases To Be Good

Posted on May 27, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Today’s words from the week come from French writer Alexis de Tocqueville. After visiting America in 1831, he said, “I sought for the greatness of the United States in her commodious harbors, her ample rivers, her fertile fields, and boundless … Continue reading →

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Reeling in the Line

Posted on May 20, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

In his Ministry Toolbox newsletter, Rick Warren emphasizes the importance of offering listeners an opportunity to respond to the gospel. He says, “I believe we should always offer unbelievers an opportunity to respond to Christ in a seeker-service. They may … Continue reading →

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