Tag Archives: family

Congratulations

Posted on June 11, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

It’s been a different school year for the graduating kids of 2020. Many will or have received diplomas through virtual settings. The anticipation of finals, the pomp and circumstance, the speeches, the comradery of the class, final hugs and goodbyes, … Continue reading →

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Liturgy of the Ordinary

Posted on June 9, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

We were chatting on the Five Minute Friday Twitter feed a couple of weeks ago about seeing life amid the virus lockdown. I made the comment, “Look for the extraordinary in the ordinary … Every Day. Good days. Bad day. … Continue reading →

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic | Tagged attitude, blessings, book, conversation, DPchallenge, encouragement, extraordinary, Faith, family, Friends, God, Inspiration, joy, life, Liturgy of the Ordinary, love, mundane, observations, ordinary, Prayer, relationships, Review, stories, storytelling, Tish Harrison Warren | Leave a comment

Five Minute Friday — Stay

Posted on June 5, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Here’s this week’s installment of Five Minute Friday, where a group of us tackle the task of writing for five minutes on a specific prompt word from our moderator, Kate Motaung. After writing, we share our thoughts at the Community … Continue reading →

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Healing River

Posted on June 2, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

I received an e-mail from a friend of mine the other day. I hadn’t heard from Mitch Teemley for awhile, although I do periodically check out his blog, The Power of Story. He offers stories with a message. Or, as … Continue reading →

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic | Tagged Amazon, attitude, blessings, communication, DPchallenge, drama, encouragement, Faith, family, forgiveness, Friends, God, healing, Inspiration, Jesus, life, love, movie review, relationships, restoration, stories | 7 Comments

Freedom

Posted on May 28, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

I really never felt captive during the virus outbreak. My plans were abruptly changed. Suddenly I found myself sequestered in place at my son’s house in Kentucky. Except for the occasional trip to the grocery store or pharmacy and a … Continue reading →

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Trusting God’s Timing

Posted on May 17, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

This week’s reflection is by Lynette Kittle from crosswalk.com. “But when all goes well with you, remember me and show me kindness; mention me to Pharaoh and get me out of this prison” — Genesis 40:14 Have you ever experienced … Continue reading →

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What’s Next

Posted on May 14, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Over the past few months — even before the pandemic stay at home orders — the most asked question I have been asked is “what’ next?” It is equally asked about my wanderlust and my professional endeavors. Invariably I answer, … Continue reading →

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The Influence of Godly Mothers

Posted on May 10, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Today we pause to honor that special person in our lives whom we lovingly call “Mother.” The Bible says of the virtuous woman and mother described in Proverbs 31:10-31, Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday: Refrain

Posted on May 8, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Here’s this week’s installment of Five Minute Friday. You might remember the task is to write for five minutes on a specific prompt word. There are a couple hundred bloggers who pause to post on the prompt word of the … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts

Posted on May 7, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

I’m in one of those writing phases. I think we all can relate … there is a lot locked in the mind but you can’t just get the words through the fingers. They are random thoughts — one liners, fragments … Continue reading →

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