Tag Archives: faith

Flowers

Posted on January 25, 2014 by wisdomfromafather

It’s time for another chapter from a book Karen and I received from JoAnn. It was from Rodale Press for Hallmark, 50 things that really matter. I’ve been sharing some of the first person chapters — and throwing in my … Continue reading →

Posted in encouragement, family, joy, love, marriage, relationships, things that matter | Tagged brain tumor, communication, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, faith, family, flowers, Hallmark, joy, Leanne Coppola, love, marriage, relationships, Rodale Press, things that matter | 8 Comments

Five Minute Friday — Visit

Posted on January 24, 2014 by wisdomfromafather

Here’s this week’s installment of Five Minute Friday. You might remember the task is to write for five minutes on a specific prompt word. The initiative was started by Lisa-Jo Baker (http://lisajobaker.com/2014/01/five-minute-friday-visit/) who figured, why not take five minutes and … Continue reading →

Posted in encouragement, family, Memories, relationships | Tagged DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, faith, family, Friends, Illinois, Lisa Jo Baker, Memories, relationships, visits, writing | 4 Comments

Just Another ‘Great’ Day

Posted on January 22, 2014 by wisdomfromafather

I have a date with a pretty young girl. No, I’m not a lecherous old man. Okay, I am old, but I’m not lecherous. The date is with my latest jewel, Addison Faith Kohlhofer … my new great-granddaughter. I haven’t … Continue reading →

Posted in family, joy | Tagged Babies, DPchallenge, Faith, faith, family, grandchildren, joy, Prayer, relationships | 2 Comments

Alexa Ranks and Other Gobbledygook

Posted on January 18, 2014 by wisdomfromafather

I recently became an administrator at Fellowship of Christian Bloggers (FOCB), although I don’t really know what that means except I get to visit other incredible Christian blogs. I’m working my way through the extensive 373 member list and keeping … Continue reading →

Posted in observations, stories, Uncategorized | Tagged Alexa, christian, DPchallenge, Faith, faith, Fellowship of Christian Bloggers, Google, observations, stories, Uncategorized, Writing, writing | 1 Comment

A Christmas Story … For the Whole Year

Posted on January 5, 2014 by wisdomfromafather

I was asked by some out of town followers to share this week’s sermon. So, here goes … May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, LORD, my Rock and my … Continue reading →

Posted in relationships, sermon | Tagged Apostle John, Christmas story, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, faith, incarnation, relationships, sermon | Leave a comment

Another Prayer Request

Posted on January 4, 2014 by wisdomfromafather

Again I ask for prayers, although it is not really for myself. While our pastor returns from well needed rest and relaxation, I was invited to fill the empty pulpit. I have been planning for it, but I also had … Continue reading →

Posted in prayer, sermon, worship | Tagged DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, faith, Prayer, sermon, West Fayette Presbyterian Church, worship | 4 Comments

Five Minute Friday – Fight

Posted on January 3, 2014 by wisdomfromafather

It’s the first Friday in January. Do you know what that means? Five Minute Friday is back! Under Lisa Jo Baker’s direction (http://lisajobaker.com/), hundreds of bloggers rally around a themed word and, well, write for five minutes. No rules. No … Continue reading →

Posted in family | Tagged disease, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, faith, family, fight, Friends, health, inspiration, Lisa Jo Baker, Memories, relationships | 4 Comments

A Christmas Prayer

Posted on December 25, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

As a Christmas gift to myself, I 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 a … Continue reading →

Posted in grace, holidays, love, prayer, relationships, spirituality | Tagged charity, christmas, Christmas, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, faith, grace, holidays, hope, humility, inspiration, joy, love, peace, relationships, spirituality, trust | Leave a comment

A Christmas Story

Posted on December 24, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

I heard a different Christmas story this morning on Q Country 103.7, Ithaca, NY. I knew I had to share it. I’ll be paraphrasing since I was driving at the time. I don’t know where it came from or who … Continue reading →

Posted in family, nature | Tagged christmas, Christmas, Christmas Eve, Christmas story, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, faith, family, inspiration, nature, radio, relationships, Seasons | 2 Comments

Five Minute Friday — Reflect

Posted on December 6, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

I got the memo. Lisa-Jo is taking the holidays off from Five Minute Friday. A group of us who love to throw caution to the wind and just write will be back in January. But, before taking the hiatus, Lisa-Jo … Continue reading →

Posted in holidays, relationships | Tagged communication, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, faith, Friends, holidays, relationships, Writing, writing | 7 Comments