Tag Archives: communication

Five Minute Friday — Willing

Posted on July 12, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Another Friday. Another Five Minute Friday post. Sometimes the prompt easily triggers the mind. Other times, it’s more of a struggle. That was this week. I don’t have to tell you the drill — I’ve done that many times over. … Continue reading →

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Taking the Fear Out of Writing

Posted on July 9, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I just completed facilitating a Taking the Fear Out of Writing workshop at The Commons at Central Hall here in Dover-Foxcroft, ME. We had anticipated about five in the class, but by the time we started there were 10 enrolled … Continue reading →

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Love

Posted on July 8, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Another short reminder, this one from John Winston Ono Lennon Love is like a precious plant. You can’t just accept it and leave it in the cupboard or just think it’s going to get on by itself. You’ve got to … Continue reading →

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Ask and Ye Shall Receive

Posted on July 7, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Today’s reflection is from Karen, a Latter-day Saint, Christian woman, Mormon, mother, sister, daughter of God, friend. He said, Bring them hither to me. (Matthew 14:18) I’m always asking my children, “How can I help you?” “Is there anything I … Continue reading →

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Do Not Be Anxious …

Posted on July 6, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

As we build this community prayer platform, with help from the #PrayerWarriors team, we ask the Lord to listen to our petitions with full confidence they not only are heard but acted upon by God according to His holy will. … Continue reading →

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Busy Tonight?

Posted on July 2, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

It was a Heaven Shining Through morning — the sun partially hidden behind clouds but still bright enough to illuminate the sky. It seemed appropriate for today as I formally launch my new book, My Name Is Sam … and … Continue reading →

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Shalom Be with You

Posted on June 30, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

John 20:19-23 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” After … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — World

Posted on June 28, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

It’s Friday so it must be time for Five Minute Friday. Actually, even though I generally procrastinated and wrote mostly on Saturday, so far this year I’ve been disciplined enough to scratch out these words on time! {pat on the … Continue reading →

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The Five-Minute Writing Prompt Journal

Posted on June 25, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I’ve been teaching a writing class, Taking the Fear Out of Writing. As a weekly assignment, I asked the students to write for just five minutes on a specific prompt word. Yes, I used prompts from my Five Minute Friday … Continue reading →

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Rise, Shine, You People

Posted on June 23, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

“Come, celebrate, your banners high unfurling, Your songs and prayers against the darkness hurling. To all the world go out and tell the story, Of Jesus’ glory. “Tell how the Father sent His Son to save us. Tell of the … Continue reading →

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