Tag Archives: confession

We Sin Every Day

Posted on December 8, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Pray then like this: Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, … Continue reading →

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Midweek Mirth

Posted on February 20, 2019 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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Walking in the Rain

Posted on September 26, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

It was a wet, misty morning here in central Maine. It was the best morning walk in a long time. I look forward to my morning walks with Angelina. It is a time to get in some exercise, start the … Continue reading →

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Blame It on My Biorhythm

Posted on February 15, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

I’ve been in a bit of a funk. While it’s not unusual for energy and emotions to ebb and flow, this time seems different. In the past, I would reach deep down and pull myself by the bootstraps and in … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Invite

Posted on October 14, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

Saturday confession time. I’m a Five Minute Friday backslider, falling out of my Friday writing routine and into a Saturday session. But, through the grace of God and the indulgence of my fellow Five Minute Friday contributors, I know I’m … Continue reading →

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Sometimes You Just Can’t Win … Or Can You?

Posted on July 9, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

Thought I would share my thoughts from the back side of the pulpit this morning at West Fayette Presbyterian Church. May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, LORD, my … Continue reading →

Posted in Sunday sermonette | Tagged celebration, children, confession, conversation, dancing, DPchallenge, ecumenism, encouragement, faith, family, friends, God, grace, Inspiration, Jesus, joy, Kate Motaung, life, love, relationships, sermon, stories, West Fayette Presbyterian | 2 Comments

Five Minute Friday — Should

Posted on May 5, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

Here we are at the end of a busy Friday and the beginning of a drippy weekend. But there is still some time to participate in Five Minute Friday. Why? Because it’s important to me … but you know that … Continue reading →

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The Meltdown

Posted on April 30, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

I haven’t been around for awhile. Truth is, I didn’t want to be here. This father just had no more wisdom in his tank. I didn’t want to be here in upstate New York either. Truth is, I didn’t want … Continue reading →

Posted in confession, growing old, growing up, Memories, thinking | Tagged change, confession, DPchallenge, growing old, growing up, health, Life, Maine, Memories, New York Thruway, thinking | 9 Comments

Five Minute Friday — Keep

Posted on February 6, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

Welcome to Friday and another venture in my five minute mind. You know the drill. Over 100 of us are given a weekly prompt and … well … just let the imagination run wild. It’s amazing what nuggets are found … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Christmas

Posted on December 27, 2014 by wisdomfromafather

I am so glad Christmas is over. No, I’m not a grinch or Scrooge. In fact, I love Christmas. I just don’t like the Christmas “season.” I mean, how many times have we heard I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas … Continue reading →

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