Tag Archives: Inspiration

Salvation’s Story

Posted on April 28, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

This week’s devotion is from the Assembly of God’s Word for Today. Frank usually read about sports or outdoor living, but his sister had given him several gently used novels. He found himself reading a romance where the main character … Continue reading →

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Prayers!

Posted on April 27, 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 →

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Five Minute Friday — Touch

Posted on April 26, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Happy Friday. Yes, it’s Five Minute Friday time! You know the drill. We receive a prompt, ponder it and let our fingers translate the words in our minds and hearts. Then we meet at Kate Motaung’s place (in the Community … Continue reading →

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The Empty Tomb

Posted on April 21, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I don’t usually re-post, but I’ve decided for this Easter season, it would be appropriate to continue this as a tradition for the extra followers than a year ago. So, for my new-found friends, this is for you. And for … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Next

Posted on April 19, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Here we go. I’ve carved out my five minutes for this week’s Five Minute Friday exercise. Kate Motaugn (in the Community section at http://www.fiveminutefriday.com) supplied this week’s prompt — NEXT — and turned it over the FMF crew to expand … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged apostles, attitude, bewilderment, celebration, DPchallenge, empty tomb, Faith, family, five minute Friday, Friends, God, Inspiration, Jesus, joy, life, love, next, relationships, Resurrection | 11 Comments

Final Lenten Thoughts

Posted on April 18, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

There is no biblical mandate for the observance of Lent, although the model is in commemoration of the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the desert before beginning His public ministry, during which He endured temptation by Satan. This whole … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged attitude, celebration, communication, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, God, Inspiration, Jesus, Lent, life, love, Prayer, purpose, reflection, relationships, repentence, Satan, self denial, talent, temptation, triduum | 3 Comments

That Tomb Is Still Empty

Posted on April 16, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

As a way of sharing, I came across this engaging video this morning and just have to share it. I found it on a blog I follow, Courageous Christian Father, and had to share it. It is the story of … Continue reading →

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Palm Sunday: An Easter Parade Worth Pondering

Posted on April 14, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

What are your thoughts and memories of Palm Sunday? Little children (maybe you, or your own children) waving palm branches, singing hosannas, strains of All Glory Laud and Honor, and the ubiquitous image of Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Lack

Posted on April 12, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Happy Five Minute Friday time. Seriously, it’s time to jot down some thoughts on this week’s prompt — LACK — courtesy of Kate Motaugn (in the Community section at http://www.fiveminutefriday.com) and the krazy krew of FMF followers. We get the … Continue reading →

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Measuring Success

Posted on April 8, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

This week’s Words for the Week are from Brett Blair, founder and owner of Sermons.com which has the largest subscriber base of any sermon and worship prep service in the world. The website offers annual memberships and clergy from all … Continue reading →

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