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In the Blink of an Eye — The Final Five Months 2

Posted on March 2, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer … Romans 12:12 I know Mom appreciated everyone coming for Mother’s Day. “It really did me good,” she wrote, “kept my mind off things. Unfortunately when they left reality returned.” … Continue reading →

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In the Blink of an Eye — New York, New York 4

Posted on February 17, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear … 1 John 4:18a When we moved to the house in Willard, we set Grandma Simpson up in the bigger motel room, but after Jonathan and Nicolle moved … Continue reading →

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In the Blink of an Eye — Inside the Beltway 4

Posted on January 20, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

The accident was also the beginning of the end of my time in Washington. Cardinal James Hickey had personally called me and asked me to come to Washington, but after I got there, he suddenly became less accessible. I had … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — First

Posted on January 9, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

We’re back. The Five Minute Friday band returns for another year under the guidance of Kate Motaugn after a couple week holiday hiatus. Okay, I’m back my usual day late, but hey, I’m back! Five Minute Friday is a discipline … Continue reading →

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In the Blink of an Eye — Inside the Beltway 2

Posted on January 6, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

So let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap at harvest time, if we do not give up … Galatians 6:9 Our life in Maryland started badly when I rented the townhouse in Laurel … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Reflect

Posted on December 13, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

Even by my standards, I confess to being late to the Five Minute Friday party … again. I peek at the prompt, read some of the contributions, blink my eyes and … it’s Sunday afternoon! Well, the prompt is REFLECT … Continue reading →

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In the Blink of an Eye — Working Our Way Back 2

Posted on December 9, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

A good wife is the crown of her husband… Proverbs 12:4a I shared [last week’s post] because it set the stage for the next few weeks. I was staying at St. Ignatius rectory with Fr. Dan Ring and Fr. Frank … Continue reading →

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In the Blink of an Eye — Working Our Way Back 1

Posted on December 2, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

A good wife is the crown of her husband… Proverbs 12:4a The road back east stopped in Toledo and I believe it was a solid time of growth for both Mom and I. It could very well have gone the … Continue reading →

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Wisdom From The Father

Posted on September 20, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

There is a school of thought that says the devil doesn’t like it when you work for the Lord. He tries his best to sidetrack you … to change the message … to divert your attention. Well, he went into … Continue reading →

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The War Room

Posted on September 6, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

I went to the movies yesterday afternoon … a matinee in Dover-Foxcroft, ME, for $4 including popcorn! I mention it only because the last movie I saw in a theater was The War Horse, a Christmas present for a special … Continue reading →

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