Tag Archives: communication

Shameless Self Promotion … I Hate It

Posted on June 18, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

One of the things I’ve learned from my book publishing experiences is the necessity of self promotion. I hate it. It’s a necessary evil. I hate it. I don’t mind talking about my writing projects. I’ll answer any questions thrown … Continue reading →

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Congratulations

Posted on June 13, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Kids I watched grow up as editor and publisher of the Reveille/Between the Lakes at Waterloo, Mynderse Academy (Seneca Falls), Romulus and South Seneca (Ovid) will be turning their tassels this weekend. Seniors I have come to know and love … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged attitude, Class of 2019, communication, congratulations, discipline, DPchallenge, dream, encouragement, Faith, family, follow ambitions, Friends, goals, graduation, growing up, Inspiration, interpersonal skills, life, maturity, relationships, transition, true to yourself, trust | Leave a comment

My Name Is Sam … and Heaven Is Still Shining Through

Posted on June 4, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I am so excited! My latest book – My Name Is Sam … and Heaven Is Still Shining Through – has been uploaded and is due to be released on or about July 1. The fictional memoir is an extension … Continue reading →

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Liberated

Posted on June 2, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Today the scriptures teach us that the Gospel of Jesus Christ, above all other things, is liberation. We see this dynamic all over our story from Acts (Acts 16:16-34). We read Paul and Silas, as they minister in Philippi, attract … Continue reading →

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Preaching, Teaching and Reaching

Posted on May 30, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Nothing is set in stone as yet, but it appears I may be making regular pulpit appearances around northern Maine in the coming months. I had a very good conversation with the district superintendent Wednesday expressing my willingness to serve … Continue reading →

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My Name Is Sam …

Posted on May 28, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

… and I hope you get to know her well. My Name is Sam. … and Heaven Is Still Shining Through — my third book and an expansion of the first novella Heaven Shining Through— is at the final, final, … Continue reading →

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Something Told

Posted on May 21, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I started reading Salted with Fire by Nancy LaRonda Johnson. I stopped quickly … not because Johnson didn’t have a lyrical, descriptive style but because it was a combination of poetry and prose. I just can’t get into poetry. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic | Tagged book review, communication, dark, DPchallenge, emotions, humor, life, love, Nancy LaRonda Johnson, noble, observations, passion, relationships, stories, tell, voice, Writing | 3 Comments

Praying For You

Posted on May 18, 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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Five Minute Friday — Promise

Posted on May 17, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Friday. A day of reflection … and a day to put those reflections down on paper {or in today’s environment, in a post}. We’ll follow the typical Five Minute Friday format. We’ll let the neurons loose, record the results, and … Continue reading →

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I Don’t Want To Be Like You

Posted on May 13, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Bullying. It’s a popular topic these days … sometimes leading to tragic consequences. I came across a book recently that deals first-hand with bullying, although set back in the 1970s. I Don’t Want To Be Like You by Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta … Continue reading →

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