Tag Archives: faith

Heaven IS Shining Through

Posted on March 19, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

“Congratulations! … Now that you have approved all three files (front cover, back cover, and interior text), your files will be finalized for the printer.” Those were the words in my inbox this morning … which means — my novella, Heaven … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Provide

Posted on March 17, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

Happy Fri… I mean, Saturday. It may be a day late, but it’s time for my weekly Five Minute Friday contribution. It’s somewhat appropriate. The prompt this week is PROVIDE. While I recognize all the Lord has provided, one thing … Continue reading →

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Lenten Reflections 2018

Posted on March 12, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

I usually try to share my words from the pulpit. Here’s what I shared Sunday at Dover-Foxcroft United Methodist Church. May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, LORD, my Rock … Continue reading →

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Celebration of Life

Posted on March 10, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

I attended a Celebration of Life for Arlene Richardson this morning. I didn’t know Mrs. Richardson; I attended in deference to a close church friend. Mrs. Richardson was her mother. It was my first in Maine, but certainly not the … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Tired

Posted on March 9, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

It’s Friday and Five Minute Friday time! You know the drill. We get our weekly prompt, let the spirit flow for five minutes, post, link up in the Community section at http://www.fiveminutefriday.com and — best part — visit other writers … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Regret

Posted on March 2, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

Happy March! Happy first Five Minute Friday of the month! You know the drill. We get our weekly prompt, let the spirit flow for five minutes, post, link up in the Community section at http://www.fiveminutefriday.com, and — best part — … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Beauty

Posted on February 24, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

Another Saturday. Another Five Minute Friday post. You know the drill. We get our weekly prompt, let the spirit flow for five minutes, post, link up in the Community section at http://www.fiveminutefriday.com, and — best part — visit other writers … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Why

Posted on February 17, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

Happy Saturday. Time for Five Minute Friday. Five Minute Friday is designed for five minutes of uninterrupted patter of the fingers representing the thoughts of the heart, soul and mind. Our fearless moderator Kate Motaugn — with help from her … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Privilege

Posted on February 9, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

This is kind of weird, actually writing a Five Minute Friday post on a Friday. It doesn’t happen that often . Usually I’m one of the trailers in the group. This week I’ll probably end up closer to the middle. … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Agree

Posted on February 3, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

Five Minute Friday is designed for Friday writing {although in my case, often Saturday}, specifically five minutes of uninterrupted patter of the fingers representing the thoughts of the heart, soul and mind. Our fearless moderator Kate Motaugn — with help … Continue reading →

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