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The BFG

Posted on July 3, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

Does anyone know what BFG means? I didn’t. But it is the name of a movie released Friday. I did a little bit of research and decided to check it out at the local theater Saturday night. BFG stands for … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Protect

Posted on July 2, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

Okay, I am resigning to the fact my Fridays are on Saturday. Although I had the time to post in Five Minute Friday yesterday, I just didn’t. I was distracted at every turn. So, here’s to Five Minute Saturday — … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Pass

Posted on May 1, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

I played hooky yesterday and headed to the Jersey shore for some re-centering. So, naturally, my Five Minute Friday assignment — which I usually post on Saturday {you have to know me to understand} — has been pushed to Sunday. … Continue reading →

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My Crazy Kids

Posted on April 24, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

When I finally got to move to Maine, albeit on a temporary basis, my children were, well, less than enthusiastic. Somehow they did not think I could take care of myself — especially my daughters. To ease their minds, I … 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 an Eye — Working Our Way Back 3

Posted on December 16, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

A good wife is the crown of her husband… Proverbs 12:4a [The] experiences [to date as outlined the past two weeks] set the stage for our time in Ohio. We both got involved at St. Ignatius Parish. We were able … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Dwell

Posted on November 21, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

Sometimes waiting until Saturday to do your Five Minute Friday assignment has an upside. The Saturday machinations of the mind lead in interesting directions. Take today for example. The prompt word for the week — DWELL — led to a … Continue reading →

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In the Blink of an Eye — Westward Ho 3

Posted on November 11, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

Happy is the husband of a good wife; the number of his days will be doubled. A loyal wife brings joy to her husband, and he will complete his years in peace. A good wife is a great blessing; she … Continue reading →

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In the Blink of an Eye — Westward Ho 2

Posted on November 4, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

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Blink of an Eye — Growing Up on Philip Avenue 2

Posted on August 26, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God; everyone who loves is born of God and knows God… 1 John 4:7 The other thing I remember is the night we became pregnant. To me, there is no … Continue reading →

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