Tag Archives: Inspiration

Faith Thought for the Day

Posted on April 20, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Ray Lammie again provides the Words for the Week from his Faith Thought for the Day. Your struggle may be lasting but it is not everlasting. No one is immune to problems — but take heart — We are pressed … Continue reading →

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A Breath of Reconciliation

Posted on April 19, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Our reflection for the Second Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy Sunday) is from Living Faith: Daily Catholic Devotions, written by Elizabeth Duffy. Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Another

Posted on April 17, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Happy Friday. It’s time for my weekly Five Minute Friday contribution. It’s somewhat appropriate. The prompt this week is ANOTHER. While recognizing all the Lord has provided, we are still living in uncertain and often fearful times. Today is yet … Continue reading →

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Safer Than a Known Way

Posted on April 6, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Our Words for the Week come from Minnie Louise Haskins, a British poet and academic in the field of sociology, best known for being quoted by King George VI in his Royal Christmas Message of 1939. This excerpt is from … Continue reading →

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A Palm Sunday Meditation

Posted on April 5, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Our Palm Sunday reflection this week is offered by Christian Methodist Episcopal Senior Bishop Lawrence Reddick “Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them … Continue reading →

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The Power of Your Thoughts

Posted on March 30, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Words for the Week … Watch your thoughts; they lead to attitudes. Watch your attitudes; they lead to words. Watch your words; they lead to actions. Watch your actions; they lead to habits. Watch your habits; they form your character. … Continue reading →

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Wonderful Words of Life

Posted on March 29, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Today’s devotion during this time of the coronavirus pandemic is by Garland F. Pierce. The hand of the LORD came upon me, and He brought me out by the Spirit of the LORD and set me down in the middle … Continue reading →

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(un)Packing for the Journey: The Past

Posted on March 22, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

This week’s reflection … I’ve known Tommy my whole life. In all that time, he never got along with his father. Oh, I’m sure Mr. Poole was a nice enough guy, but fathers and sons don’t always see eye to … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Tomorrow

Posted on March 20, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

These are strange times we’re living through. The uncertainties of the covid-19 virus, the effects on everyday life from the pandemic, even the craziness of panic purchases have left us virtually sheltering in place, with minimal contact with a much … Continue reading →

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Three Things In Life

Posted on March 2, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Our Words for the Week … Three things in life that, once gone, never come back: 1. Time; 2. Words; 3. Opportunity. Three things in life that can destroy a person: 1. Anger; 2. Pride; 3. Unforgiveness. Three things in … Continue reading →

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