Tag Archives: blessings

Melancholic Melodies

Posted on March 5, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

I got out of the car to the strains of deep-throated chimes resonating in the breeze. My mind immediately found the file marked “chimes”, then “gazebo”, and raced to another time in this same space. They were just chimes in … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love, Uncategorized | Tagged attitude, blessings, Blink of an Eye, chimes, DPchallenge, Faith, family, Friends, God, grace, grandchildren, joy, Karen, life, love, melody, meloncholy, Memories, observations, reflection, relationships, things that matter | 3 Comments

Three Things In Life

Posted on March 2, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Our Words for the Week … Three things in life that, once gone, never come back: 1. Time; 2. Words; 3. Opportunity. Three things in life that can destroy a person: 1. Anger; 2. Pride; 3. Unforgiveness. Three things in … Continue reading →

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The Journey of Lent

Posted on March 1, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Our reflection today is from Kerry Bender My introduction to Lent was on a bus in rural North Dakota on the way to school, probably around junior high and probably not the best place to learn the deep truths of … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Before

Posted on February 28, 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. Then, post and encourage others who have braved the exercise by linking up on the Five … Continue reading →

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Transfiguration Transition

Posted on February 23, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Notes from the pulpit at Howland (ME) United Methodist Church … Almighty God, You have created the heavens and the earth and made us in Your own image. Teach us to discern Your hand in all Your works and Your … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Risk

Posted on February 21, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Welcome to Five Minute Friday. The task is to write for five minutes on a specific prompt word from your mind and heart. Then, post and encourage others who have braved the exercise by joining the community and linking up … Continue reading →

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It’s Your Camino

Posted on February 18, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

I am not a hiker. I have little interest in going on a pilgrimage. I have even less interest in going to Europe. So what attracted me to It’s Your Camino by Kenneth R. Strange Jr.? Well, I promised Ken … Continue reading →

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In Which Today’s To-Dos Become Ta-Dahs!

Posted on February 2, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Today’s reflection is by Kat Griffith. I once heard about a school where every student was required to write, at the top of every page of work, the Latin initials meaning “For the Greater Glory of God.” I thought this … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Life

Posted on January 31, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

It’s time for this week’s Five Minute Friday. The prompt is LIFE. But first, if you haven’t been following FMF, it’s never too late to join us — every week or even just occasionally. It’s really a fun way to … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Relief

Posted on January 24, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

What time is it, boys and girls? It’s Five Minute Friday time, of course. For those unfamiliar with Five Minute Friday, it is a discipline where independent writers join together to transform thoughts on a specific prompt word from their … Continue reading →

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