Tag Archives: encouragement

Today is a Gift

Posted on December 7, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Our Words for the Week reflection come from Ray Lammie and his Thought for the Day. I was given a most precious gift this morning when I woke up. It’s a gift I never received before. It’s one I can’t … Continue reading →

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Our Father …

Posted on December 6, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

The weekend’s snow bomb cyclone killed power and hence Internet connectivity for 22 hours — just as we were getting ready to post this week’s Prayer, Care, Share. I placed these names on my prayer plate, and I hope you … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Present

Posted on December 4, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Most of you know what Five Minute Friday is, but as a quick review, it’s a chance for a group of dedicated writers to get together weekly to write on a one word prompt for five minutes. Nothing fancy. Nothing … Continue reading →

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Plot Twist

Posted on December 1, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

A writer in my writing class last year was getting frustrated. She had outlined her mini story, but as she started to put words on paper, the story started to drift from her original intent. I remember the angst on … Continue reading →

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Friends: God’s Way of Taking Care of Us

Posted on November 30, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Our Words for the week come from an urban legend reported to having been written by a Metro Denver hospice physician I was driving home from a meeting this evening about five, stuck in traffic on Colorado Boulevard when the … Continue reading →

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Coming Soon: The Return of the King

Posted on November 29, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Our reflection this week is from Darrin Compagner. He who was seated on the throne said, “Behold, I am making everything new!” — Revelation 21:5 In December 2003 the long-awaited third installment of The Lord of the Rings movies was released in theaters. … Continue reading →

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Prayer Time

Posted on November 28, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Approach the throne room and respond with faith and not fear, knowing the promises of God and His mighty hand will hold us through any situation! Sometimes, all it takes is just one prayer to change everything. Something extraordinary happens … Continue reading →

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Giving Thanks in 2020

Posted on November 26, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Thanksgiving 2020. Those words seem like an oxymoron. This has certainly been a strange year. When you look around, you might sense there is less to be thankful about than usual as we approach the close of 2020 with anticipation. … Continue reading →

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Preface, Introduction or Foreword

Posted on November 24, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

I was recently asked what a Preface was and whether it was the same as an Introduction or Foreword. The answer to the latter part of the question is a resounding No! The three, while preceding your manuscript, serve different … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving

Posted on November 23, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Our timely Words for the Week are from Charles R. Swindoll in his book, Growing Strong in the Seasons of Life. I recall, as a little barefoot boy with a cowlick of snow-white hair on my forehead, standing erect in … Continue reading →

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