Tag Archives: Friends

Passing Lincoln

Posted on July 23, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I’m always intrigued by the power of God in everyday life. What we see as ordinary, God transforms to extraordinary. Passing Lincoln by Michael Rogers is an example. He uses an everyday $5 bill to show His power. The story … Continue reading →

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic | Tagged $5, attitude, DPchallenge, encouragement, extraordinary, Faith, family, Friends, God, Inspiration, life, love, Michael Rogers, ordinary, Passing Lincoln, Prayer, relationships, stories, Writing | Leave a comment

Making Your Life Significant and Worthwhile

Posted on July 22, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

This week’s Words for the Week come from American Author Grenville Kleiser, 1868-1935. There are fine things which you mean to do some day, under what you think will be more favorable circumstances. But the only time that is surely … Continue reading →

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Two Left Feet

Posted on July 21, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known. — Jeremiah 33:3 (ESV) Recently, I was in a hurry getting the children and myself ready for school. So, … Continue reading →

Posted in Sunday sermonette | Tagged devotional, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, family, Friends, God, Inspiration, life, love, observations, patience, Prayer, relationships | 3 Comments

Thy Will Be Done

Posted on July 20, 2019 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, blessings, care, conversation, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, Friends, God, illness, Jesus, lift up, Prayer, relationships, share | 3 Comments

Five Minute Friday — Distant

Posted on July 19, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Happy Five Minute Friday time! I don’t have to tell you the drill — I’ve done that many times over — but there is something different. The link is on Facebook at http://www.fiveminutefriday.com. I hope to see some of you … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged An American Tale, attitude, blessings, children, communication, community, Distant, DPchallenge, Faith, family, Fievel, five minute Friday, Friends, full moon, God, joy, life, look up, love, Memories, observations, relationships, somewhere out there, writers | 8 Comments

… But Green Is My Favorite Color

Posted on July 18, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I think I’ve been behaving myself, healthwise. My A1C is down almost two points. I’ve shaved about 40 pounds or so. I sleep soundly despite some apnea. I only take four prescription drugs {plus a bunch of supplements}. Not too … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged attitude, DPchallenge, family, food, Friends, humor, life, lifestyle, love, observations | 3 Comments

Midweek Mirth

Posted on July 17, 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 →

Posted in midweek mirth | Tagged attitude, DPchallenge, Faith, Friends, fun, humor, joy, life, love, mirth, monkeys, relationships, smile | 3 Comments

Evaluation Time

Posted on July 16, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I always like to evaluate what I offer. Am I doing what I set out to do? Are my words resonating with my audience? Well, I think so. As you know, since the beginning of the year, I’ve been posting … Continue reading →

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic | Tagged communication, constructive criticism, DPchallenge, evaluation, format, Friends, input, life, love, observations, relationships, stories, Writing | 2 Comments

What Do YOU See?

Posted on July 15, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

This week’s contribution is from Stan Tower Three people visiting the Grand Canyon: A painter, a preacher, and a cowboy. Looking over the massive canyon, each one verbalized his observation: “Incredible!” the painter said. “I’d love to paint a picture … Continue reading →

Posted in words for the week | Tagged attitude, baby, cow, cowboy, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, Friends, God, Grand Canyon, Inspiration, life, love, observations, painter, preacher, relationships | 3 Comments

Certainty of Salvation

Posted on July 14, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through His Name. John 20:31 For one last time we will make it clear just what … Continue reading →

Posted in Sunday sermonette | Tagged belief, blessings, certainty, conditions, conversation, Donald Grey Barnhouse, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, family, Friends, God, grace, Inspiration, Jesus, John Paton, life, love, New Hebrides, observations, relationships, salvation, stories, stretch, trust, Writing | Leave a comment