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Five Minute Friday — Gratitude

Posted on November 27, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Confession time. I was at a loss for this week’s prompt — GRATITUDE. I just couldn’t think of anything new to say. Oh, there is plenty say, but somehow every time I set the timer and glanced at the words, … Continue reading →

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Midweek Mirth

Posted on November 18, 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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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Happy Halloween

Posted on October 29, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

I’m not a big fan of Halloween. I never was … even as a kid. I never got into it as my five children looked forward to trick or treating. I still keep my porch light off on Halloween night, … Continue reading →

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Words on Wood

Posted on October 15, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

There are two plaques sitting on a table in my living room. Both were sent by my daughters and await a spot on the wall — when I decide which wall. Until last week, they served as hard table top … Continue reading →

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Continued Grace

Posted on September 27, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Normally, Sunday means a devotional, sermon or sermonette. But this Sunday — today — marks the 12th anniversary of my wife Karen’s death, a day that impacted myself, my family, and everyone who knew her well beyond her years. She … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Church

Posted on September 18, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Happy Friday! Time for my Five Minute Friday contribution. Check out the amazing five minute takes by our special community of writers at our Five Minute Friday spot at fiveminutefriday.com. Just start at the Join the Community section, check out … Continue reading →

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In the Blink of an Eye

Posted on August 31, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Happy Anniversary Sweetheart! Another year in the books. I remember that hot, humid Saturday like it was yesterday — Aug. 31, 1968. It was the day we got married, the day we promised before God, our families, and our friends … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Less

Posted on March 13, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Five Minute Friday is designed for Friday writing, specifically five minutes of uninterrupted patter of the fingers representing the thoughts of the heart, soul and mind. Our fearless moderator — with help from her Twitter friends — supplies us with … Continue reading →

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