Tag Archives: Faith

Midweek Mirth

Posted on July 17, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

One of the misconceptions about being a Christian is non-Christians think we don’t know how to have fun or have a sense of humor. Trust me, if the Big Guy can have a sense of humor when it comes to … Continue reading →

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What Do YOU See?

Posted on July 15, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

This week’s contribution is from Stan Tower Three people visiting the Grand Canyon: A painter, a preacher, and a cowboy. Looking over the massive canyon, each one verbalized his observation: “Incredible!” the painter said. “I’d love to paint a picture … Continue reading →

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Certainty of Salvation

Posted on July 14, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through His Name. John 20:31 For one last time we will make it clear just what … Continue reading →

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Say a Little Prayer

Posted on July 13, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

As we build this community prayer platform, we ask the Lord to listen to our petitions with full confidence they not only are heard but acted upon by God according to His holy will. These requests are on my prayer … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Willing

Posted on July 12, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Another Friday. Another Five Minute Friday post. Sometimes the prompt easily triggers the mind. Other times, it’s more of a struggle. That was this week. I don’t have to tell you the drill — I’ve done that many times over. … Continue reading →

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Wanderlust

Posted on July 11, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I have a confession. My soul is restless. I woke up the other day simulating shifting gears as I drove down an open highway. On a recent trip to Bangor the sunroof was wide open and the radio blaring. I … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged adventure, conversation, DPchallenge, driving, Faith, family, Friends, interaction, life, love, observations, ocean, relationships, restless, Route 1, wanderlust, Writing | 2 Comments

Taking the Fear Out of Writing

Posted on July 9, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I just completed facilitating a Taking the Fear Out of Writing workshop at The Commons at Central Hall here in Dover-Foxcroft, ME. We had anticipated about five in the class, but by the time we started there were 10 enrolled … Continue reading →

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic | Tagged attitude, communication, Dover-Foxcroft, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, family, fear, five minute Friday, Friends, genres, individuality, joy, life, love, Memories, observations, prompts, relationships, self worth, stories, The Commons, Thoughts, workshop, Writing | 9 Comments

Ask and Ye Shall Receive

Posted on July 7, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Today’s reflection is from Karen, a Latter-day Saint, Christian woman, Mormon, mother, sister, daughter of God, friend. He said, Bring them hither to me. (Matthew 14:18) I’m always asking my children, “How can I help you?” “Is there anything I … Continue reading →

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Do Not Be Anxious …

Posted on July 6, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

As we build this community prayer platform, with help from the #PrayerWarriors team, we ask the Lord to listen to our petitions with full confidence they not only are heard but acted upon by God according to His holy will. … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Take

Posted on July 5, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I have always had the desire to put the words on paper (okay, the screen). So I’m here because I believe in the Five Minute Friday exercise and the community of writers I have come to know as virtual friends. … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged blessings, community, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, family, five minute Friday, Friends, God, life, love, relationships, risks, take, Writing | 11 Comments