Tag Archives: DPchallenge

Planning

Posted on August 22, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Wow. That’s a word you don’t often hear from me, but if I have any chance of pulling off a travelogue/writer share/book tour next year before I fade into the sunset, that’s exactly what I must do. I am tentatively … Continue reading →

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Midweek Mirth

Posted on August 21, 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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Happy Birthday to Me

Posted on August 20, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Yes, today is my birthday. Normally I approach the day with a ho hum attitude. It’s no big deal. It’s just another day. And it is. I’m not sharing the “news” for affirmation, but because I have been in a … Continue reading →

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Socialism

Posted on August 19, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

The Words for the Week deal with socialism An economics professor at Texas Tech said he had never failed a single student before but had once failed an entire class. That class had insisted socialism worked and no one would … Continue reading →

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Loving Others in the Race

Posted on August 18, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

This week’s reflection is from  Deborah Meister, courtesy of Living Faith, Daily Catholic devotions. … let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to us and persevere in running the race that lies before us while keeping … Continue reading →

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Today’s Conversation with God

Posted on August 17, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

As we build this community prayer platform, 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. These requests are on my prayer … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Hospitality

Posted on August 16, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

It’s Friday. It must be Five Minute Friday time! We’ve been over the drill before. We receive a five minute write prompt at Thursday night’s #fmfparty get together — get our creative juices flowing — write for five unedited minutes … Continue reading →

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West Side Story

Posted on August 15, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I don’t like musicals. I like the music in many of them, but I just can’t appreciate singing and dancing through a visual medium. West Side Story included. My wife, however, loved musicals. She went to see West Side Story … Continue reading →

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Midweek Mirth

Posted on August 14, 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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PTSD and the Holidays

Posted on August 13, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I’ve been sitting on this review for awhile, but the holidays are creeping up. Summer fun in the blink of an eye will give way to school days, fall activities and right into the holiday season. I am not a … Continue reading →

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