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Tears on Earth … Joy in Heaven

Posted on September 27, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die … — Ecclesiates 3:1-2a August 20. November 20. August 31. March 25, April 12, … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Rush

Posted on September 1, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

Ready for this week’s Five Minute Friday adventure? I know it’s being posted just after midnight Saturday, but the exercise was actually tackled Friday. But I had an anniversary message to attend to and I don’t like more than one … Continue reading →

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Anniversary Dreams

Posted on August 31, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

Almost to the moment, 50 years ago I gazed down the cavernous St. John the Baptist Cathedral aisle in Paterson, NJ, and watched a vision glide toward me. Forty years and 27 days later, I gazed down at a battered … Continue reading →

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Waiting for a Hug

Posted on October 9, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

I was going through some files the other day and came across the eulogy I delivered for my very good friend, confidant and counselor, Sonni. It struck me. She died two years ago today and, just like my wife, there … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Refine

Posted on January 21, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

Happy Saturday! It must be time for Five Minute Friday — you know, the time where we collectively write for five minutes (more or less) on a common prompt word and meet up at Kate’s place (http://katemotaung.com/2017/01/19/five-minute-friday-refine/) to share and … Continue reading →

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In the Blink of an Eye — Epilogue 3

Posted on April 27, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

Before wrapping up this journey, I had to say thank you to my children for giving me permission to share this behind the scenes look at my 40-plus year adventure with Karen. Karen, of course, is/was the best thing that … Continue reading →

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In the Blink of an Eye — Epilogue 2

Posted on April 20, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

And now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; and the greatest of these is love … I Corinthians 13:13 Another anecdote that just didn’t fit anywhere was the cartoons. I quite honestly don’t remember when that “tradition” started, although … Continue reading →

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In the Blink of an Eye — Epilogue 1

Posted on April 13, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

And now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; and the greatest of these is love … I Corinthians 13:13 As we wrap things up, I would like to share a few other anecdotes that just didn’t fit anywhere. And, … Continue reading →

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In the Blink of an Eye — It’s All About Faith 2

Posted on April 6, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

Be still, and know that I am God! … Psalm 46:10a And Mom was a great prayer warrior. As you read through her journals, you learn just how deep those roots of faith went. She prayed for each one of … Continue reading →

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In the Blink of and Eye — It’s All About Faith 1

Posted on March 30, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

Be still, and know that I am God! … Psalm 46:10a I think you may have sensed a current of deep and abiding faith in these pages. While we mourn Mom’s death, we also celebrate her life and the blessed … Continue reading →

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