Tag Archives: family

My Name Is Sam … and Heaven Is Still Shining Through

Posted on June 4, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I am so excited! My latest book – My Name Is Sam … and Heaven Is Still Shining Through – has been uploaded and is due to be released on or about July 1. The fictional memoir is an extension … Continue reading →

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic | Tagged attitude, blessings, communication, conversation, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, family, Friends, God, grace, growing up, Heaven Shining Through, joy, letter, life, love, Maine, My Name Is Sam, Prayer, progress, publishing, read, relationships, stories, support, travel, Writing | 4 Comments

Happiness

Posted on June 3, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Our words for the week come from Robert R. Updegraff, author of Be Thankful For Your Troubles. Happiness is to be found along the way, not at the end of the road, for then the journey is over and it … Continue reading →

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Liberated

Posted on June 2, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Today the scriptures teach us that the Gospel of Jesus Christ, above all other things, is liberation. We see this dynamic all over our story from Acts (Acts 16:16-34). We read Paul and Silas, as they minister in Philippi, attract … Continue reading →

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Heavenly Father

Posted on June 1, 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 →

Posted in Prayer-Care-Share | Tagged attitude, blessings, conversation, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, family, Friends, God, healing, illness, Jesus, life, love, observations, Prayer, relationships, tragedy | 4 Comments

Five Minute Friday — Name

Posted on May 31, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Another Friday. Another Five Minute Friday post. I don’t think I’ve ever told you how important these five minute writing exercises are to me {yeah, you’ve heard it before … just about every week}. They are. I look forward to … Continue reading →

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Preaching, Teaching and Reaching

Posted on May 30, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Nothing is set in stone as yet, but it appears I may be making regular pulpit appearances around northern Maine in the coming months. I had a very good conversation with the district superintendent Wednesday expressing my willingness to serve … Continue reading →

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When America Ceases To Be Good

Posted on May 27, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Today’s words from the week come from French writer Alexis de Tocqueville. After visiting America in 1831, he said, “I sought for the greatness of the United States in her commodious harbors, her ample rivers, her fertile fields, and boundless … Continue reading →

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The Goodness of God

Posted on May 26, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

… the goodness of God … – Psalm 27:13 I would have fainted if I hadn’t seen the goodness of God. When tragedy strikes where do you go? When a negative situation happens to you, do you question God and ask Him “Why … Continue reading →

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Prayer Call

Posted on May 25, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

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Five Minute Friday — Culture

Posted on May 24, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

On a drab, dismal Friday, it was refreshing to plug into Kate’s Five Minute Friday home page and discover the word for the week was CULTURE! This is going to be interesting. You know the drill. It’s Friday, we have … Continue reading →

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