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In the Blink of an Eye .– Inside the Beltway 1

Posted on December 30, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

So let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap at harvest time, if we do not give up … Galatians 6:9 Washington, DC … a great place to visit but I wouldn’t want to … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Prayer — 2015

Posted on December 25, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

As a Christmas gift to myself, I again vowed to take Christmas off. No writing. No work. But I did want to share a Christmas message. What to do? Well, I “borrowed” some words my wife wrote, which have become … Continue reading →

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It’s a Wonderful Life

Posted on December 22, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

One of my favorite Christmas movies — well, maybe any time movie — is It’s a Wonderful Life. I grew up on the movie and I’ll admit, after a marathon loop one Christmas in my formative years, I sort of … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Christmas

Posted on December 19, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

As the final Five Minute Friday assignment of the year, we get the chance to choose our own word and write on anything we want. It’s free Friday — okay, for me, free Saturday. Or as Kate put it, “Keep … Continue reading →

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In the Blink of an Eye — Working Our Way Back 3

Posted on December 16, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

A good wife is the crown of her husband… Proverbs 12:4a [The] experiences [to date as outlined the past two weeks] set the stage for our time in Ohio. We both got involved at St. Ignatius Parish. We were able … Continue reading →

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In the Blink of an Eye — Working Our Way Back 2

Posted on December 9, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

A good wife is the crown of her husband… Proverbs 12:4a I shared [last week’s post] because it set the stage for the next few weeks. I was staying at St. Ignatius rectory with Fr. Dan Ring and Fr. Frank … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Season

Posted on December 5, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

Another Saturday … another Five Minute Friday contribution. I’m linking up with Kate Motaung at (http://katemotaung.com/2015/12/03/five-minute-friday-season/) where we write for five minutes and publish! Check out other great stories all on this week’s prompt — SEASON. The timer is set, … Continue reading →

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In the Blink of an Eye — Working Our Way Back 1

Posted on December 2, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

A good wife is the crown of her husband… Proverbs 12:4a The road back east stopped in Toledo and I believe it was a solid time of growth for both Mom and I. It could very well have gone the … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Dwell

Posted on November 21, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

Sometimes waiting until Saturday to do your Five Minute Friday assignment has an upside. The Saturday machinations of the mind lead in interesting directions. Take today for example. The prompt word for the week — DWELL — led to a … Continue reading →

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In the Blink of an Eye — Westward Ho 4

Posted on November 18, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

Happy is the husband of a good wife; the number of his days will be doubled. A loyal wife brings joy to her husband, and he will complete his years in peace. A good wife is a great blessing; she … Continue reading →

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