Tag Archives: conversation

O Canada

Posted on February 16, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

I really faced a dilemma Sunday. I was pulpit supply so I couldn’t leave early and I needed to get back for a Monday doctor’s appointment. In between there was this massive coastal storm that promised havoc through most of … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged Canada, conversation, DPchallenge, driving, food, humor, life, love, mobility, relationships, stories, travel, winter | 2 Comments

More Joy … Joy … Joy

Posted on February 15, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

I’ve tried to share my time behind the pulpit with you as I’ve gone along. Here’s the latest from Sunday’s message at Dover-Foxcroft (ME) United Methodist Church. It’s actually a revisit of one of my first sermons. I liked the … Continue reading →

Posted in Sunday sermonette | Tagged blogs, children, conversation, Dover-Foxcroft UMC, DPchallenge, encouragement, faith, family, friends, God, Jesus, joy, life, love, Prayer, relationships, sermon | Leave a comment

Where’s Waldo?

Posted on February 4, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

Where’s Waldo? In this case, it’s a craggy county on the coast of Maine, next stop on my adventures learning about and visiting the four corners of the Pine Tree State. Today appeared to be a good day for exploring. … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged Belfast, bucket list, conversation, Delvino's, DPchallenge, driving, food, Laughter, life, love, Maine, relationships, travel, Waldo | 2 Comments

The Visit

Posted on January 29, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

I’ve mentioned before there has been a lot swirling in my head since my incident. I dream and I dream and I dream. I try to write some of them down before I forget them, but this was one I … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged blessings, communication, conversation, DPchallenge, dreams, encouragement, Faith, family, Friends, gvisit, Jesus, joy, Karen, life, love, Music, relationships | 4 Comments

The Church Mouse

Posted on January 26, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

I went to a funeral a couple of weeks ago. My Aunt Barb — who was more like a cousin because of our ages — died. It was a typical funeral … catching up with my Uncle Dave and cousins … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged church, conversation, dath, DPchallenge, faith, family, funeral, grief, heaven, life, love, mouse, relationships | 7 Comments

Five Minute Friday — Refine

Posted on January 21, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

Happy Saturday! It must be time for Five Minute Friday — you know, the time where we collectively write for five minutes (more or less) on a common prompt word and meet up at Kate’s place (http://katemotaung.com/2017/01/19/five-minute-friday-refine/) to share and … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged Blink of an Eye, blogs, conversation, DPchallenge, encouragement, faith, family, five minute Friday, God, growing up, Karen, love, Memories, observations, refine, reflect, relationships | 4 Comments

Five Minute Friday — Middle

Posted on January 14, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

It’s Five Minute Friday on Saturday time. Although I tried — really — to carve out a couple of minutes for the weekly exercise yesterday, something got in the way. Important things, like taking a nap, cleaning out my car … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged communication, conversation, DPchallenge, ecumenism, encouragement, Faith, five minute Friday, God, life, middle, Music, observations, relationships, songs | 2 Comments

THE Game

Posted on December 31, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

In all my [many, many] years, I don’t think I’ve ever seen more excitement about an out of market football game. Sunday night’s Green Bay Packers-Detroit Lions battle in Detroit looms as THE game of the year. For my non-football … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged conversation, DPchallenge, football, friends, humor, life, Lions, love, Packers, relationships, the game | 1 Comment

Someone’s Listening

Posted on December 30, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

A couple of weeks ago when I stopped at this quaint little diner, I received more than lunch. To set the scene, I had my phone turned on — something I rarely do in public places. But I was expecting … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Now

Posted on December 16, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

This will be the last Five Minute Friday (or Saturday) post of the year. The group is taking the next two weeks off (sort of) … something about the hustle and bustle of the Christmas/New Year’s season. Goodness Kate, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged conversation, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, five minute Friday, Friends, God, holidays, humor, life, now, Prayer, reflect, relationships, time | 4 Comments