Tag Archives: Friends

Hey Santa

Posted on December 8, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

As many of you know, I was supposed to launch my book Yes, There Is a Santa … And I’ve Seen Him Many Times last Saturday as a tag on to the Ho Ho Hometown Christmas festivities in Dover-Foxcroft. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic | Tagged attitude, believe, Commons at Central Hall, conversation, DPchallenge, Faith, Friends, Gertrude, humor, Laughter, launch, life, Memories, relationships, stories, Writing, Yes There Is a Santa | Leave a comment

Five Minute Friday — Present

Posted on December 4, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Most of you know what Five Minute Friday is, but as a quick review, it’s a chance for a group of dedicated writers to get together weekly to write on a one word prompt for five minutes. Nothing fancy. Nothing … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged attitude, celebration, DPchallenge, encouragement, family, Friends, gift, life, love, observations, present, relationships, Writing | 7 Comments

Strong Women … and a Hug

Posted on December 3, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

I’ve been blessed. Throughout my life, I have been surrounded by strong women. They had to be. They had to deal with me. My grandmother was always a rock and inspiration who never judged. laughed at my jokes, encouraged me. … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged attitude, birthday, blessings, DPchallenge, Faith, Friends, hugs, Karen, life, love, Memories, relationships, Sonni, strong women | 2 Comments

Plot Twist

Posted on December 1, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

A writer in my writing class last year was getting frustrated. She had outlined her mini story, but as she started to put words on paper, the story started to drift from her original intent. I remember the angst on … Continue reading →

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic | Tagged attitude, changes, cover, DPchallenge, encouragement, Friends, God, launch, life, observations, plot, reading, relationships, Review, stories, twists, Writing, Yes There Is a Santa | 3 Comments

Friends: God’s Way of Taking Care of Us

Posted on November 30, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Our Words for the week come from an urban legend reported to having been written by a Metro Denver hospice physician I was driving home from a meeting this evening about five, stuck in traffic on Colorado Boulevard when the … Continue reading →

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Giving Thanks in 2020

Posted on November 26, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Thanksgiving 2020. Those words seem like an oxymoron. This has certainly been a strange year. When you look around, you might sense there is less to be thankful about than usual as we approach the close of 2020 with anticipation. … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged attitude, blessings, celebration, change, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, family, Friends, God, grace, grateful, joy, life, love, normal, observations, relationships, sadness, Thanksgiving | 2 Comments

Thanksgiving Smiles

Posted on November 25, 2020 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 →

Posted in midweek mirth | Tagged attitude, blessings, celebration, DPchallenge, Faith, family, Friends, God, humor, jokes, joy, Laughter, life, observations, relationships, stories, Thanksgiving | Leave a comment

An Open, Generous Heart

Posted on November 22, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Be generous and willing to share. — 1 Timothy 6:18 After Vicki’s old car broke down with no option for repair, she started scraping together money for another vehicle. Chris, a frequent customer of the restaurant where Vicki works at … Continue reading →

Posted in Sunday sermonette | Tagged attitude, blessings, DPchallenge, encouragement, Friends, full gospel, generosity, God, Inspiration, Jesus, life, love, observations, open heart, Our Daily Bread, relationships, stories, Winn Collier, Writing | Leave a comment

In the Name of Jesus …

Posted on November 21, 2020 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 →

Posted in Prayer-Care-Share | Tagged attitude, caring, communication, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, Friends, God, healing, illness, Jesus, life, love, observations, petitions, Prayer, relationships, sharing | Leave a comment

Five Minute Friday — Grief

Posted on November 20, 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, post it, share it with others at fiveminutefriday.com, read the remarkable stories from other writers in … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged attitude, blessings, Blink of an Eye, DPchallenge, emotions, encouragement, Faith, family, five minute Friday, Friends, God, grief, life, love, Memories, observations, relationships, Writing | 19 Comments