Tag Archives: family

Reeling in the Line

Posted on May 20, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

In his Ministry Toolbox newsletter, Rick Warren emphasizes the importance of offering listeners an opportunity to respond to the gospel. He says, “I believe we should always offer unbelievers an opportunity to respond to Christ in a seeker-service. They may … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Promise

Posted on May 17, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Friday. A day of reflection … and a day to put those reflections down on paper {or in today’s environment, in a post}. We’ll follow the typical Five Minute Friday format. We’ll let the neurons loose, record the results, and … Continue reading →

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Wedding Witness

Posted on May 16, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I was truly blessed last weekend, watching my grandson Ryan and his now wife Maddi share their vows. A new journey began and I was fortunate to watch it unfold. As I’ve gotten older, I appreciate those milestone moments — … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged blessings, celebration, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, family, Friends, God, grace, grandchildren, growing up, joy, Laughter, life, love, marriage, milestones, Music, observations, relationships, stories, visits, vows, wedding, witness, Writing | 9 Comments

Midweek Mirth

Posted on May 15, 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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Cherokee Indian Legend — Fatherhood

Posted on May 13, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Do you know the legend of the Cherokee Indian youth’s rite of passage? His dad takes him into the forest — blindfolded — and leaves him. The youth is required to sit on a stump the whole night and not … Continue reading →

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Family

Posted on May 12, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

First, let me begin by wishing all our moms a Happy Mother Day. As I was thinking about Mother’s Day, it dawned on me God could have populated this world countless ways. We could have all come into this world … Continue reading →

Posted in Sunday sermonette | Tagged DPchallenge, Faith, family, forgiveness, Friends, God, Inspiration, intentional, Jesus, life, love, marriage, observations, relationships, restoration, sermon | 2 Comments

Morning Offering

Posted on May 11, 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, care, communication, conversation, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, family, Friends, God, life, love, offering, Prayer, relationships, share, sickness | 2 Comments

Chugga, Chugga Choo Choo

Posted on May 9, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Yeah, that’s a strange title. But I spent 15 hours that morphed into 16 hours {and 25 if you count transit time and wait time} yesterday-today (Wednesday-Thursday, May 8-9) on a train chugging from Worcester, MA, to Toledo, OH. It’s … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged attitude, communication, conversation, DPchallenge, driving, encouragement, family, Friends, grandchildren, humor, Internet, joy, life, love, observations, people, relationships, sleeping, stories, trains, travel | 4 Comments

Breakfast with Jesus

Posted on May 5, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Sharing my words from the slanty side of the pulpit today. May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. Two men were fishing in separate … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Opportunity

Posted on May 3, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Friday. Time for Five Minute Friday. I do look forward to the writing exercise, meeting with my FMF friends to ponder, then put down and share a word prompt with them. Thanks to Kate Motaung for hosting this party in … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged attitude, blessings, career, children, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, family, five minute Friday, Friends, God, grandchildren, growing up, Karen, life, love, marriage, Memories, opportunity, relationships, share, Writing | 8 Comments