Tag Archives: blessings

For the Kids

Posted on November 17, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

I’ve been blessed. My five children have blessed me with 18 grandchildren, who in turn have blessed me with four great-granddaughters. That’s a lot of little ones floating around. Keeping track of them all is, well, challenging. Most of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic | Tagged attitude, blessings, book, children, DPchallenge, family, Friends, grandchildren, humor, Laughter, life, love, Memories, observations, relationships, share, stories, Writing, Yes There Is a Santa | 2 Comments

Five Minute Friday — Cancel

Posted on November 13, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Here’s this week’s installment of Five Minute Friday. You might remember the task is to write for five minutes on a specific prompt word. The initiative was started by Lisa-Jo Baker who thought about writing and how often our perfectionism … Continue reading →

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You Just Never Know

Posted on November 12, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

It never ceases to amaze me how fast “routines” change, how the ordinary turns into a moment of encouragement, how much everyone needs a friend. Each morning I send out an uplifting message, sometimes with an inspirational photo or a … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged alone, attitude, blessings, communication, conversation, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, Friends, God, grace, Inspiration, Jesus, life, love, message, observations, Prayer, reflection, relationships | 6 Comments

Raise the Curtain! Santa Is in the House

Posted on November 10, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

It’s the day we’ve been waiting for! Okay, maybe not everybody but certainly me. Drumroll please … I am so proud to reveal the cover of my newest book — Yes There Is a Santa … and I’ve Met Him … Continue reading →

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic | Tagged attitude, blessings, children, conversation, cover reveal, DPchallenge, family, first hand, grandchildren, Laughter, life, love, Memories, observations, reading, relationships, Santa, Writing | 8 Comments

Five Minute Friday — Ahead

Posted on November 6, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged ahead, attitude, blessings, control, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, family, five minute Friday, Friends, God, humor, life, love, Memories, observations, plan, relationships, stories, Writing | 17 Comments

Taking the Day Off

Posted on November 5, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

I seriously considered just not posting today. I seriously considered jut calling out. In a sense, that’s exactly what I will be doing … although it involves words. Since making the decision to share something daily, I’ve been going non-stop. … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged attitude, blessings, communication, confession, day off, DPchallenge, encouragement, family, Friends, introspection, life, love, mental health, observations, relationships, stories, Writing | 4 Comments

Devotionals

Posted on November 3, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

I’ve been skimming through a devotional given to me by a lay leader from a currently closed church, thanks to its pastor whom I’ve never met. Since the church remains closed — more because of the age of congregants than … Continue reading →

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic | Tagged attitude, blessings, devotionals, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, Friends, God, growth, Inspiration, life, observations, relationships, stories, Writing | 2 Comments

I Believe …

Posted on November 2, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Words for the Week to ponder. I don’t know the original author(s). I Believe … … just because two people argue, it doesn’t mean they don’t love each other. And just because they don’t argue, it doesn’t mean they do … Continue reading →

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Let’s Bow Our Heads …

Posted on October 3, 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, blessings, care, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, God, healing, illness, Jesus, life, love, observations, Prayer, relationships, share, sickness | 1 Comment

Five Minute Friday — Breathe

Posted on October 2, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

It’s time for Five Minute Friday, the weekly timed keyword-themed writing challenge facilitated by Kate Motaung. Her words — and those of the others who congregate around the virtual table to share — are at fiveminutefriday.com. Start at the community … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday, Uncategorized | Tagged attitude, birth, blessings, breathe, celebration, conversation, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, family, five minute Friday, Friends, God, Jesus, joy, Karen, life, love, Memories, observations, relationships, stories | 7 Comments