Tag Archives: DPchallenge

Smile Time

Posted on October 28, 2020 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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Postscript on Reviews

Posted on October 27, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

I received a mote after last week’s post on reviews. She asked me whether I thought review exchanges would be okay. To explain, there are writers — usually indie authors — who seek reviews by asking other writers to review … Continue reading →

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic | Tagged attitude, DPchallenge, exchange, life, observations, relationships, reviews, Writing | Leave a comment

This Day’s Thought

Posted on October 26, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Our lead-in for the Words for the Week comes from F.B. Meyer, cited on This Day’s Thought. “When I was crossing the Irish Channel one dark, starless night, I stood on the deck by the captain and asked him, ‘How … Continue reading →

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The Church’s Role in Making Disciples

Posted on October 25, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. – Deuteronomy 6:6 Our reflection this week is from Rev. Calvin Tuininga and based on the Scripture reading in Ephesians 4:11-16 In these verses, God is not … Continue reading →

Posted in Sunday sermonette | Tagged attitude, communication, community, disciples, DPchallenge, education, encouragement, Faith, God, Jesus, life, ministry, observations, Prayer, Reformed, relationships, sharing, stories, teaching | 3 Comments

Prayer Is the Start of a Miracle

Posted on October 24, 2020 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 →

Posted in Prayer-Care-Share | Tagged attitude, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, Friends, God, healing, illness, Jesus, life, observations, petitions, Prayer, relationships, sickness | Leave a comment

Five Minute Friday — Disappoint

Posted on October 23, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Happy Five Minute Friday! The rules remain the same. Ponder the weekly prompt. Nothing too pithy, just honest as the words flow from the brain through the fingers. Keep it limited to five minutes {or so} with limited editing. Link … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged attitude, Blink of an Eye, conversation, disappoint, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, family, five minute Friday, God, grace, Jesus, Karen, life, love, Memories, observations, positive, relationships, stories, unconditional love | 6 Comments

Vaudeville

Posted on October 22, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

As many of you know, I send out a –hopefully — inspirational or uplifting message along with either a quote or cartoon. The one I sent yesterday {see attached} generated a little more comment than usual. In brief, it showed … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love, Uncategorized | Tagged attitude, burlesque, DPchallenge, Friends, growing up, humor, Laughter, life, Memories, observations, relationships, stories, vaudeville | 2 Comments

Midweek Mirth

Posted on October 21, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Posted in midweek mirth | Tagged attitude, cartoons, DPchallenge, humor, jokes, joy, Laughter, life, mirth, observations, relationships, smile | Leave a comment

Help

Posted on October 20, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

As most of you know, I am working on a new work in progress (WIP). It has been going well — generally following an outline with notes highlighting the beginning and end thoughts and specific scenes in between. As you … Continue reading →

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic | Tagged DPchallenge, Friends, help, inpit, life, Memories, observations, relationships, request, sexual assault, Writing | 3 Comments

Change

Posted on October 19, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Today’s Words for the Week come from the wisdom of Ray Lammie It’s not your parents’ fault, it’s not where you were born, how poor you were, your lack of education, the boss, your ex-spouse, etc. You are responsible for … Continue reading →

Posted in words for the week | Tagged attitude, change, Dick Innes, DPchallenge, encouragement, growing up, hope, life, observations, Ray Lammie, relationships, responsibilty, stories | 2 Comments