Tag Archives: God

Five Minute Friday — Deep

Posted on October 11, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Five Minute Friday. Just to remind you what the exercise is really about, it’s free-style writing on a specific prompt word for five minutes, then linking and sharing at our place on Facebook. I’ve also been sharing snippets taken from … Continue reading →

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Midweek Mirth … For Sonni

Posted on October 9, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I’ve been known to share a joke or two around the house. Okay, many {most} of them are dad jokes, but they did {hopefully} curl the lips into a smile. I always included a joke for my wife sometime during … Continue reading →

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The Need for Courage

Posted on October 7, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

These Words for the Week are from Eric Ritz, courtesy of Sermons.com. The late Richard Cardinal Cushing, formerly of the Archdiocese of Boston (MA), once wrote about the church’s need for courage. He said, “If all the sleeping folks will … Continue reading →

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Prayer Time

Posted on October 5, 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 →

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Five Minute Friday — Listen

Posted on October 4, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

The Five Minute Friday assignment is to write for five minutes on a prompt word, post it and share with fellow Five Minute friends at Kate’s place on Facebook at  fiveminutefriday.com. Around 100 of us gather round to encourage and … Continue reading →

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It’s a Greeeeat Day!

Posted on October 3, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

There’s a new lady in my life. I haven’t formally met her yet, but I can’t wait. I received some great news last Friday (Sept. 27) … I mean, truly great news! I am now a great-grandfather for the fourth … Continue reading →

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God Is the Great Creator

Posted on September 30, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Today’s Words for the Week are courtesy of Ray Lammie, from Dr. John C. Maxwell as seen on Faith Thought of the Day. It doesn’t make sense not to bring God — the Creator of the universe — into the … Continue reading →

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WWJD? WWYD?

Posted on September 29, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Words shared this morning at Howland (ME) United Methodist Church. Morning Prayer: Lord, open our lips and our mouth will proclaim your praise. Blessed are You, Sovereign God, creator of all, to You be glory and praise forever. You founded … Continue reading →

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Instant in Prayer

Posted on September 28, 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 →

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Five Minute Friday — Success

Posted on September 27, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

It’s time for Five Minute Friday, the weekly timed keyword-themed writing challenge hosted by Kate Motaung. Her words — and those of the others who congregate around the virtual table to share — are on Facebook at fiveminutefriday.com. I encourage … Continue reading →

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