Tag Archives: Friends

Five Minute Friday — Friend

Posted on April 25, 2014 by wisdomfromafather

This week’s Five Minute Friday prompt really resonated with me. It was FRIEND … and came on the heels of a Facebook reconnection with friends from the past. You might remember the Friday task is to write for five minutes … Continue reading →

Posted in encouragement, Five Minute Friday, growing up, Memories, relationships | Tagged DPchallenge, encouragement, Facebook, Friends, friends, growing up, Lisa Jo Baker, Memories, Paterson, relationships | 4 Comments

Five Minute Friday — Writer

Posted on April 4, 2014 by wisdomfromafather

Well, it’s Friday. Time to join the hundreds over at Lisa Jo’s place for a Friday free for all writing frenzy. You remember, each Friday we congregate at Lisa Jo’s place (http://lisajobaker.com/) to throw in our two cents worth on … Continue reading →

Posted in encouragement, stories | Tagged amateur writers, communication, conversation, DPchallenge, encouragement, Friends, imagination, Lisa Jo Baker, stories, Writing, writing | 6 Comments

A Tale of Two Churches

Posted on March 15, 2014 by wisdomfromafather

Over a cup of coffee the last time I was in Ohio, I asked my daughter how things were going at her church. She said, “Okay. We’re still trying to get over that 800 active mark.” Hmm, I thought. At … Continue reading →

Posted in family, relationships, West Fayette Presbyterian, worship | Tagged christian, church, communication, community, contemporary Christian, contemporary Christian worship songs, DPchallenge, Faith, faith, family, Friends, Mainstreet, music, Prayer, relationships, West Fayette Presbyterian, worship, worship service | 2 Comments

Surprise, CO

Posted on February 26, 2014 by wisdomfromafather

I am known to have had some weird dreams. Usually, I can trace the vivid details back to some good pepperoni or sausage. But I haven’t had any lately. In fact I’ve been battling a head cold so maybe OTC … Continue reading →

Posted in dreams, encouragement, relationships | Tagged DPchallenge, dreams, encouragement, Friends, inspiration, Karen, relationships, Surprise | 2 Comments

Five Minute Friday — Visit

Posted on January 24, 2014 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. The initiative was started by Lisa-Jo Baker (http://lisajobaker.com/2014/01/five-minute-friday-visit/) who figured, why not take five minutes and … Continue reading →

Posted in encouragement, family, Memories, relationships | Tagged DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, faith, family, Friends, Illinois, Lisa Jo Baker, Memories, relationships, visits, writing | 4 Comments

Awards

Posted on January 19, 2014 by wisdomfromafather

I’ve been putting this off, but it’s time to say “thank you” to two of my fellow bloggers for nominating me for awards. It’s not that I am not appreciative. To the contrary, I do appreciate the accolades. I just … Continue reading →

Posted in awards, encouragement | Tagged awards, Blogger, DPchallenge, encouragement, Friends, Reader Appreciation, Reader Appreciation Award, Writing, writing | 2 Comments

Five Minute Friday — Encouragement

Posted on January 17, 2014 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. The initiative was started by Lisa-Jo Baker (http://lisajobaker.com/) who thought why not take five minutes and … Continue reading →

Posted in encouragement, family, relationships | Tagged DPchallenge, encouragement, family, five minutes, Friends, relationships | 4 Comments

Five Minute Friday – Fight

Posted on January 3, 2014 by wisdomfromafather

It’s the first Friday in January. Do you know what that means? Five Minute Friday is back! Under Lisa Jo Baker’s direction (http://lisajobaker.com/), hundreds of bloggers rally around a themed word and, well, write for five minutes. No rules. No … Continue reading →

Posted in family | Tagged disease, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, faith, family, fight, Friends, health, inspiration, Lisa Jo Baker, Memories, relationships | 4 Comments

First Night … and Beyond

Posted on January 2, 2014 by wisdomfromafather

From this guy’s standpoint, First Night Ocean County was a huge success. But, then again, any time spent at the Jersey shore is a success. First Night Ocean County, in case you missed it, is a family-friendly event held New … Continue reading →

Posted in family, fireworks, growing up, holidays, Memories, New Year's Eve, relationships, Uncategorized, winter | Tagged DPchallenge, driving, family, fireworks, First Night Ocean County, Friends, growing up, holidays, Jersey Shore, Jersey shore, Memories, New Year's Eve, Paterson, relationships, Seaside Heights, Seaside Heights boardwalk, serendipity, Uncategorized, winter | 4 Comments

Five Minute Friday — Reflect

Posted on December 6, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

I got the memo. Lisa-Jo is taking the holidays off from Five Minute Friday. A group of us who love to throw caution to the wind and just write will be back in January. But, before taking the hiatus, Lisa-Jo … Continue reading →

Posted in holidays, relationships | Tagged communication, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, faith, Friends, holidays, relationships, Writing, writing | 7 Comments