Tag Archives: Friends

Five Minute Friday — Confident

Posted on February 15, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

It’s Five Minute Friday time. You know what that means … letting the neurons out of their cages to roam free, spark the heart, mind and soul and trigger the finger movements for a five minute post on a specific … Continue reading →

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We Do

Posted on February 14, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I had the opportunity to witness the wedding vows of my youngest son’s oldest daughter, Taylor, as she pledged her life and love to Michael in a simple Valentines Day wedding. It was a simple ceremony full of life and … Continue reading →

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Midweek Mirth

Posted on February 13, 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 →

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Lost in the Woods

Posted on February 12, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

A couple of weeks ago — actually a couple of months ago, now — I facilitated a writing class at The Commons at Central Hall here in Dover-Foxcroft. Part of that class included creating a continuing “story” members of the … Continue reading →

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Words

Posted on February 10, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Today’s reflection comes from Hamilton Throckmorton, senior pastor at Federated Church (United Church of Christ), Chagrin Falls, OH. It was in The Spire, the church’s newsletter. He can be reached at fedchurch@fedchurch.org. Thanks Hamilton. Several weeks ago, I attended a … Continue reading →

Posted in Sunday sermonette, Uncategorized | Tagged assumptions, communication, conversation, death, DPchallenge, Faith, family, Friends, Jesus, life, love, observations, relationships, visitor, words | 1 Comment

Prayer Time

Posted on February 9, 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. I know the requests are on … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Build

Posted on February 8, 2019 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 provided by our fearless leader Kate Motaung. The initiative helps soften the guilt we writers often … Continue reading →

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Celebration of Life

Posted on February 7, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Nobody likes funerals. But they have changed from the days of my youth. While wakes and funerals still are a time of grieving, the emphasis of late has been more of a celebration … a celebration of life. I attended … Continue reading →

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Buried Treasure

Posted on February 5, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

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We are His

Posted on February 3, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

When they heard this, all in the synagogue were filled with rage. They got up, drove Him out of the town, and led him to the brow of the hill on which their town was built, so that they might … Continue reading →

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