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Picture Perfect

Posted on December 14, 2012 by wisdomfromafather

I was driving today and couldn’t help noticing the barren trees on the side of the rural road. The branches reached out from the trunk with strange gnarls and twists that were unseen while under a blanket of leaves. Then … Continue reading →

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A Mouse, Chicken, Pig, Cow and Snake

Posted on December 10, 2012 by wisdomfromafather

I read a fun little story about compassion at acts international.org this week and shared it with family and friends. Now it‘s your turn to hear the tale of the mouse, chicken, pig, cow and snake … and the message … Continue reading →

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Here Comes Santa Claus

Posted on December 9, 2012 by wisdomfromafather

Here comes Santa Claus. Here comes Santa Claus … Now, with my white hair, round face, beard and jolly jelly-belly, I have been called Santa Claus a few times in my life. In fact, yesterday when I was at the … Continue reading →

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Just the Two of Us

Posted on December 5, 2012 by wisdomfromafather

One of my favorite modern evangelists is Ron Hutchcraft. His down-home style is a must read for me every morning. He has a way of weaving a message into everyday life. This morning’s message was particularly meaningful, so much so … Continue reading →

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That All May Be One

Posted on December 2, 2012 by wisdomfromafather

The light turned yellow, just in front of him. He did the right thing, stopping at the crosswalk, even though he could have beaten the red light by accelerating through the intersection. The tailgating woman was furious and honked her … Continue reading →

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It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas

Posted on November 30, 2012 by wisdomfromafather

I came home from a meeting the other night and walked into the living room. Instead of my fake ficus tree shining next to the mantle, a Christmas tree glittered with a red, green, yellow and blue tinge. Ornaments were … Continue reading →

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Ho, Ho, Ho

Posted on November 25, 2012 by wisdomfromafather

I’m ready for Christmas … I don’t mean I’m ready for Christmas, but I’m ready to get into the holiday spirit. And, I must admit, it’s earlier than usual. I tend to procrastinate, and that’s with my holiday celebrations as … Continue reading →

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In Control

Posted on November 22, 2012 by wisdomfromafather

Another Thanksgiving in the books. Another chapter in the Memory Book. While others may have become flustered when they discovered they were a gallon short of frying oil or the kitchen sink drain plugged up or the downstairs oven didn’t … Continue reading →

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Happy, Happy Birthday Sweetheart

Posted on November 20, 2012 by wisdomfromafather

I wish I could find a new way To say “I love you.” I’m afraid if I say those words too much, They will begin to lose Part of their meaning. But I don’t know any other way To tell … Continue reading →

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Butting Heads

Posted on November 16, 2012 by wisdomfromafather

I was driving the other day and saw two young goats just banging heads. Now, I’ve seen it before, but this time, it mesmerized me. Since I had some spare time, I pulled off to the side and watched as … Continue reading →

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