Tag Archives: Inspiration

A Christmas Prayer — 2016

Posted on December 25, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

As a Christmas gift to myself, I again vowed to take Christmas off. No writing. No work. But I did want to share a Christmas message. What to do? Well, as I did last year, I “borrowed” some words my … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — The Book

Posted on October 27, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

Wow! That was my reaction when I finally settled down to read Five Minute Friday — A Collection of Stories Written in Five Minutes Flat. It was not what I expected. To be honest, I didn’t know what to expect. Perhaps … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Loyalty

Posted on August 27, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

Happy Five Minute Friday time. The assignment this week was, quite frankly, challenging. The FMF prompt was LOYALTY, which should be easy peasy. But my mind kept wandering off in different directions {that’s why I call them free range thoughts} … Continue reading →

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Miracles from Heaven

Posted on June 5, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

Someone asked me this morning what I do when I’m in Maine. Well, one thing is go to the movies. I mean, with a $4 matinee, how could you go wrong? I did just that yesterday, going to see Miracles … Continue reading →

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The Power of Music

Posted on April 7, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

There’s power in music. We all know it. The rhythm, the melody, the musical accompaniment and even the lyrics blend together to evoke an emotion in the listener. It could be up-tempo, relaxing, spiritual or jazzy. It can. I like … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Alive

Posted on March 25, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

Surprise! It’s Friday and I’m venturing into my Five Minute Friday mode. Like I said, Surprise {okay, that was last week’s prompt word … a little carryover}. This week’s prompt courtesy of Kate Motaung (http://katemotaung.com/2016/03/24/five-minute-friday-alive/) is ALIVE. I’ll set the … Continue reading →

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The Lord’s Prayer

Posted on May 17, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

As I stated, I was in the pulpit today while our pastor takes some R&R. So I thought I would share this week’s words. My prayer request is the same as the psalmist, May these words of my mouth and … Continue reading →

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Country Christian — No. 7

Posted on August 29, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

Moving right along, here is the latest installment on those country songs that have — at least for me — a Christian message. I opened the series with Beer with Jesus by Thomas Rhett (10/13), way back in October. As … Continue reading →

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Country for the Soul — Part 2

Posted on August 21, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

To remind you of what this series is about, I enjoy country music … especially when I’m in my truck. It can be raunchy and risque at times, twangy and bring out the best (or worst) of our redneck feelings … Continue reading →

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Country for the Soul I

Posted on August 17, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

My Five Minute Friend Lisa Jo Baker posted this recently on her Facebook page: “Sometimes there’s nothing so good for the soul as country music.” Amen, Sister! I enjoy country music … especially when I’m in my truck. It can … Continue reading →

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