Tag Archives: fear

Zombie Jesus: God Is Not Undead

Posted on January 26, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

I’m going to make a case the problem with church is a pandemic, not a localized infection. To do this I have to focus in and separate by discussing the role of Jesus as it has been forgotten, the undeath … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Lesson from Babe Ruth

Posted on May 23, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

My morning message to family and friends was a Babe Ruth quote, “Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.” While I was directing followers to the message, I focused on the speaker … The … Continue reading →

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What Is Writing?

Posted on April 23, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I will be facilitating a second six-week class trying to demystify writing in general and taking the fear out of sharing your written words. The interactive Take the Fear Out of Writing class will begin Monday, June 3 at 1 … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Fear

Posted on June 20, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

Ready for Five Minute Friday? Well, here goes … a day late {as is my norm} … but ready nonetheless. The timer is set for five minutes and the prompt word — FEAR — has been pondered so let’s GO … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Dive

Posted on January 11, 2013 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. The initiative was started by Lisa-Jo Baker (http://lisajobaker.com/five-minute-Friday/) who thought about writing and how often our … Continue reading →

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Because He Lives

Posted on November 4, 2012 by wisdomfromafather

I had an unexpected blessing at church this morning. I knew there was going to be special music by a former longtime member and his wife. They sang perhaps the most recognizable anthem of faith, Bill and Gloria Gaither’s Because … Continue reading →

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