Tag Archives: Inspiration

Worldly Versus Divine Pleasures

Posted on April 7, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

For His sake I have accepted the loss of all things and I consider them so much rubbish … (Philippians 3:8). As I approach the end of Lent, I consider how the usual dynamic of this season plays out for … Continue reading →

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Changing the Standard

Posted on April 1, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Our Words for the Week this time around come from Alan Smith and his Thought For The Day. Conductor to orchestra at the beginning of a rehearsal: “Please get your pencils out … we have some marking to do on … Continue reading →

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Church is Beautiful and Messy — But Really, It’s Beautiful

Posted on March 31, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I recently saw a wire sculpture by Ruth Asawa on display in a local museum. I was intrigued by the intricate beauty of the woven wire and the complexity of its lines. I couldn’t decide if the sculpture was drawing … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Measure

Posted on March 29, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

It’s Five Minute Friday time. You know what that means … letting the neurons out of their cages to roam free, spark the heart, mind and soul and trigger the finger movements for a five minute post on a specific … Continue reading →

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Crowning Himself

Posted on March 25, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Words for the Week to ponder. It is said Napoleon, after bringing much of Europe to his knees, proclaimed himself emperor. He ordered Pope Pius VII to be present to present the crown. However, his pride was so great he … Continue reading →

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Journey to the Cross

Posted on March 24, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

So then, with endurance, let’s also run the race that is laid out in front of us. Hebrews 12:1 As we grow and become who God has created us to be, we journey through times of waiting, temptation and struggle. … Continue reading →

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On Our Knees

Posted on March 23, 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 — Reward

Posted on March 22, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Whether it’s Friday, Saturday or sometimes Sunday or later, I’m compelled to participate in the Five Minute Friday exercise, much like a schoolboy with an assignment — and it’s been a lot of years since I’ve been in school! Our … Continue reading →

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Writing 101

Posted on March 19, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

During a recent Five Minute Friday Twitter Party, a topic of discussion was about getting ready to write and writing effectively. When I taught my Writing 101 class, participants wanted to know the same thing. How do I begin. My … Continue reading →

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Excellence

Posted on March 18, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Our words to share this week come from John William Gardner, 1912-2002, psychologist, U.S. Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare. Some people have greatness thrust upon them. Few have excellence thrust upon them — they achieve it. They do not … Continue reading →

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