Tag Archives: attitude

Five Minute Friday — People

Posted on July 3, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

I have always had the desire to put words on paper (okay, the screen). Blame it on busyness, schedules or — okay — procrastination, sometimes the assignment shifts off schedule. Today’s post is a few hours later than usual because … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged attitude, blessings, connection, DPchallenge, encouragement, family, five minute Friday, Friends, introvert, life, love, Memories, observations, people, relationships, Writing | 10 Comments

Midweek Pre-Fourth Mirth

Posted on July 1, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

One of the misconceptions about being a Christian is non-Christians think we don’t know how to have fun or have a sense of humor. Trust me, if the Big Guy can have a sense of humor when it comes to … Continue reading →

Posted in midweek mirth | Tagged attitude, cartoons, DPchallenge, Funny, humor, jokes, Laughter, life, mirth, observations, relationships | 2 Comments

Whose Is the Battle?

Posted on June 29, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Today’s Words for the Week reminder is from Chuck Colson. The real battle is about whether God is Lord, or whether government is Lord. And make no mistake, if government can redefine or restrict our freedom of religion, our first … Continue reading →

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Would You Do the Same?

Posted on June 28, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Our reflection today is from Perry Mullins. [God] said, “Take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains that … Continue reading →

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Hear Our Prayers …

Posted on June 27, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

As we build this community prayer platform, we ask the Lord to listen to our petitions with full confidence they not only are heard but acted upon by God according to His holy will. These requests are on my prayer … Continue reading →

Posted in Prayer-Care-Share | Tagged attitude, caring, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, God, healing, illness, Jesus, life, love, Prayer, relationships, share | Leave a comment

Five Minute Friday — Compromise

Posted on June 26, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

What a strange week. But I am managing to publish a Five Minute Friday post. I’ll link at Kate’s place in the Community section on Facebook at fiveminutefriday.com and scan through the incredible work of my fellow writers. As I … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday, Uncategorized | Tagged attitude, compromise, differences, DPchallenge, Experiences, Faith, five minute Friday, Friends, God, history, Jesus, life, love, observations, point of view, relationships, stories | 6 Comments

The Way Life Should Be

Posted on June 25, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Just about nine months ago to the day, I peacefully approached the Piscataqua River Bridge — Maine’s southern border with New Hampshire — at dusk. The clouds were replaced by a relatively clear sky with pale oranges and yellows on … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged adventure, attitude, blessings, DPchallenge, driving, family, Friends, grandchildren, life, love, Maine, Memories, next chapter, observations, relationships, wait | 2 Comments

Midweek Mirth

Posted on June 24, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

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Letters from the Earth

Posted on June 23, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Fellow Higher Ground Books & Media author Nancy Flinchbaugh came up with an intriguing concept for a book. Since I was planning a road trip from Ohio to upstate New York, I decided to load the audio version of Letters … Continue reading →

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Reaching Upwards

Posted on June 22, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Our Words for the Week come from Dick Innes. Like the trees of the forest, may you find nourishment in rain as well as sunshine, Bend with the winds of misfortune without breaking; Give of yourself to others to provide … Continue reading →

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