Tag Archives: grace

Raise the Curtain! Cover Reveals

Posted on September 4, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

It’s been an exciting couple of weeks. Last week we revealed the audio version of My Name Is Sam … and Heaven Is Still Shining Through is now available through Audible. Today I want to introduce you to Wisdom From … Continue reading →

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Sam Speaks

Posted on August 25, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

It’s here! The audio version of My Name Is Sam … and Heaven Is Still Shining Through is now available through Audible! The audiobook formally dropped late last night and just gives you — the audience — another way to … Continue reading →

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic | Tagged Audible, audiobook, blessings, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, family, Friends, grace, Higher Ground Books & Media, joy, Kirsten Kopp, life, love, Memories, My Name Is Sam, observations, relationships, release, sample, stories, Writing | 2 Comments

Another Trip Around the Sun

Posted on August 20, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

I was a little young to remember, but I have been told at 5:19 a.m. on a sultry August morning 73 years ago in Paterson, NJ, I entered the world. The family always said after receiving a few swats on … Continue reading →

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Call to Love

Posted on August 11, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Did you ever come across a book where you knew the ending just a few pages in, yet still wanted to see how the story unfolded? That was the intrigue of the thoroughly Christian romance Call to Love penned by … Continue reading →

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Midweek Mirth

Posted on August 5, 2020 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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Five Minute Friday — Endure

Posted on July 10, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Sometimes the prompt easily triggers the mind. Other times, it’s more of a struggle. That was this week. In fact, I even considered playing hooky. I don’t have to tell you the drill — I’ve done that many times over … Continue reading →

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Melancholic Melodies

Posted on March 5, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

I got out of the car to the strains of deep-throated chimes resonating in the breeze. My mind immediately found the file marked “chimes”, then “gazebo”, and raced to another time in this same space. They were just chimes in … Continue reading →

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The Journey of Lent

Posted on March 1, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Our reflection today is from Kerry Bender My introduction to Lent was on a bus in rural North Dakota on the way to school, probably around junior high and probably not the best place to learn the deep truths of … Continue reading →

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Transfiguration Transition

Posted on February 23, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Notes from the pulpit at Howland (ME) United Methodist Church … Almighty God, You have created the heavens and the earth and made us in Your own image. Teach us to discern Your hand in all Your works and Your … Continue reading →

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On the Road of Life

Posted on February 16, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Here are my thoughts from today on the slanty side of the pulpit at Howland (ME) United Methodist Church Lord, open our lips and our mouth will proclaim Your praise. Blessed are You, Creator of all, to You be praise … Continue reading →

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