Tag Archives: God

Liberated

Posted on June 2, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Today the scriptures teach us that the Gospel of Jesus Christ, above all other things, is liberation. We see this dynamic all over our story from Acts (Acts 16:16-34). We read Paul and Silas, as they minister in Philippi, attract … Continue reading →

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Heavenly Father

Posted on June 1, 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, blessings, conversation, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, family, Friends, God, healing, illness, Jesus, life, love, observations, Prayer, relationships, tragedy | 4 Comments

Five Minute Friday — Name

Posted on May 31, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Another Friday. Another Five Minute Friday post. I don’t think I’ve ever told you how important these five minute writing exercises are to me {yeah, you’ve heard it before … just about every week}. They are. I look forward to … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged blessings, celebration, conversation, crown, DPchallenge, Faith, family, five minute Friday, Friends, God, grace, great-granddaughter, honor, Inspiration, Jesus, joy, Karen, life, love, name, Prayer, privilege, relationships | 8 Comments

Preaching, Teaching and Reaching

Posted on May 30, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Nothing is set in stone as yet, but it appears I may be making regular pulpit appearances around northern Maine in the coming months. I had a very good conversation with the district superintendent Wednesday expressing my willingness to serve … Continue reading →

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My Name Is Sam …

Posted on May 28, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

… and I hope you get to know her well. My Name is Sam. … and Heaven Is Still Shining Through — my third book and an expansion of the first novella Heaven Shining Through— is at the final, final, … Continue reading →

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic | Tagged blessings, book, celebration, communication, DPchallenge, excitement, Faith, fiction, Friends, fuding, God, growing up, joy, life, love, memoir, Memories, My Name Is Sam, relationships, stories, Writing | Leave a comment

When America Ceases To Be Good

Posted on May 27, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Today’s words from the week come from French writer Alexis de Tocqueville. After visiting America in 1831, he said, “I sought for the greatness of the United States in her commodious harbors, her ample rivers, her fertile fields, and boundless … Continue reading →

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The Goodness of God

Posted on May 26, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

… the goodness of God … – Psalm 27:13 I would have fainted if I hadn’t seen the goodness of God. When tragedy strikes where do you go? When a negative situation happens to you, do you question God and ask Him “Why … Continue reading →

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Prayer Call

Posted on May 25, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Posted in Prayer-Care-Share | Tagged attitude, care, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, family, Friends, God, healing, illness, Jesus, life, love, observations, Prayer, relationships, share | 2 Comments

Lesson from Babe Ruth

Posted on May 23, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

My morning message to family and friends was a Babe Ruth quote, “Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.” While I was directing followers to the message, I focused on the speaker … The … Continue reading →

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Praying For You

Posted on May 18, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

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Tag Archives: God

Liberated

Five Minute Friday — Name

Preaching, Teaching and Reaching

My Name Is Sam …

When America Ceases To Be Good

The Goodness of God

Lesson from Babe Ruth

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