Tag Archives: Friends

Say a Little Prayer

Posted on July 13, 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, communication, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, family, Friends, God, Inspiration, Jesus, life, love, observations, Prayer, relationships, share | Leave a comment

Five Minute Friday — Willing

Posted on July 12, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Another Friday. Another Five Minute Friday post. Sometimes the prompt easily triggers the mind. Other times, it’s more of a struggle. That was this week. I don’t have to tell you the drill — I’ve done that many times over. … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged apostles, attitude, communication, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, family, five minute Friday, Friends, God, grace, Inspiration, invitation, Jesus, John the Baptist, life, love, observations, question, relationships, willing | 4 Comments

Wanderlust

Posted on July 11, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I have a confession. My soul is restless. I woke up the other day simulating shifting gears as I drove down an open highway. On a recent trip to Bangor the sunroof was wide open and the radio blaring. I … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged adventure, conversation, DPchallenge, driving, Faith, family, Friends, interaction, life, love, observations, ocean, relationships, restless, Route 1, wanderlust, Writing | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic | Tagged attitude, communication, Dover-Foxcroft, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, family, fear, five minute Friday, Friends, genres, individuality, joy, life, love, Memories, observations, prompts, relationships, self worth, stories, The Commons, Thoughts, workshop, Writing | 9 Comments

Love

Posted on July 8, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Another short reminder, this one from John Winston Ono Lennon Love is like a precious plant. You can’t just accept it and leave it in the cupboard or just think it’s going to get on by itself. You’ve got to … Continue reading →

Posted in words for the week | Tagged attitude, blessings, celebration, communication, conversation, DPchallenge, encouragement, Eve, family, Friends, imagination, Inspiration, John Lennon, life, love, nurture, relationships, water | Leave a comment

Ask and Ye Shall Receive

Posted on July 7, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Today’s reflection is from Karen, a Latter-day Saint, Christian woman, Mormon, mother, sister, daughter of God, friend. He said, Bring them hither to me. (Matthew 14:18) I’m always asking my children, “How can I help you?” “Is there anything I … Continue reading →

Posted in Sunday sermonette | Tagged ask, attitude, blessings, communication, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, family, Friends, God, Inspiration, life, love, petition, power, Prayer, receive, relationships, stories | Leave a comment

Do Not Be Anxious …

Posted on July 6, 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, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, family, Friends, God, illness, Jesus, life, love, Prayer, relationships, share | Leave a comment

Five Minute Friday — Take

Posted on July 5, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I have always had the desire to put the words on paper (okay, the screen). So I’m here because I believe in the Five Minute Friday exercise and the community of writers I have come to know as virtual friends. … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged blessings, community, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, family, five minute Friday, Friends, God, life, love, relationships, risks, take, Writing | 11 Comments

Fourth of July Fireworks

Posted on July 4, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Happy Birthday America! I was thinking about how I celebrated Independence Day through the decades. I remember the celebration being the kickoff to summer vacations — sneaking an extra day. Parades were always part of the day. Barbecues immediately come … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged America, attitude, barbecues, blessings, celebration, DPchallenge, family, fireworks, Friends, growing up, Happy Birthday, holidays, July 4, life, love, Memories, observations, parades, relationships | 9 Comments

Midweek Mirth

Posted on July 3, 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, backup, Christmas in July, DPchallenge, Einstein, family, Friends, humor, Laughter, life, love, mirth, relationships, weird | 6 Comments