Tag Archives: Friends

Hugs for Sonni

Posted on October 25, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

I had the privilege and sad task of delivering an eulogy for a very close friend last night. While there was sadness at the reality of saying goodbye, it was also a celebration of a life well lived. And, as … Continue reading →

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Life, Love and Even Death

Posted on October 8, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

For only the fourth time in my life, I am witnessing an actual death watch. It sucks and it’s four times too many. But the experience(s) are an opportunity to reflect on life, love and even death. First a caveat. … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Family

Posted on October 3, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

I would suggest changing the writing challenge from Five Minute Friday to Five Minute Saturday … Then I thought about it. I probably wouldn’t post until Sunday. So, I’ll continue to be tardy to my weekly class. It gives me … Continue reading →

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In the Blink of an Eye — Pennsylvania Avenue 3

Posted on September 16, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

A glad heart makes a cheerful countenance, but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken… Proverbs 15:13 The other thing I remember most about Pennsylvania Avenue is how we suffered physically and mentally during those couple of years. We … Continue reading →

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Can I Get an Amen!

Posted on September 10, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

Are you ready for some football? The season officially begins tonight with the Patriots and Steelers facing off. MY football season officially begins Sunday when the Packers take on Da Bears at Soldier Field. Can I get an AMEN! It … Continue reading →

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I’m Not Depressed

Posted on August 27, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

I was surprised to find out my dad was being treated for depression. After all, he was a pretty laid-back guy who rolled with the punches of life. It’s one of the many things he taught me. But somehow, at … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Learn

Posted on August 15, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

The five minute assignment this week is LEARN. Let’s see what we can come up with using the derivative LEARNED. But, don’t forget to visit Kate’s Place (http://katemotaung.com/2015/08/13/five-minute-friday-learn-a-post-retreat-post/) to see how the other talented writers transformed the prompt into posts. … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday … Ten

Posted on July 24, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

One thing is certain, when the girls get together to come up with a prompt for Five Minute Friday, they give it a lot of thought … which means we have to give it a lot of thought. That’s what … Continue reading →

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In the Blink of an Eye … In the Beginning 1

Posted on June 17, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

Love is patient; love is kind; love is not envious or boastful or arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice in wrongdoing, but rejoices in the … Continue reading →

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The Lord’s Prayer

Posted on May 17, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

As I stated, I was in the pulpit today while our pastor takes some R&R. So I thought I would share this week’s words. My prayer request is the same as the psalmist, May these words of my mouth and … Continue reading →

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