Tag Archives: Inspiration

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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Safe on Your Knees

Posted on February 24, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Our Words for the Week are from Turning Point Daily Devotional, (9/15/06). As a group of amateur climbers scaled part of the Matterhorn near Zermatt, Switzerland, a vicious gust of wind came along at a narrow ledge. The guide quickly … 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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Five Minute Friday — Risk

Posted on February 21, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Welcome to Five Minute Friday. The task is to write for five minutes on a specific prompt word from your mind and heart. Then, post and encourage others who have braved the exercise by joining the community and linking up … Continue reading →

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Fishing for People

Posted on February 17, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Dale Carnegie in his How to Win Friends and Influence People., shared this thought. I felt it would make an appropriate Words for the Week segment … with a slight addendum. “I often went fishing up in Maine during the … 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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Humility

Posted on February 10, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Our Words for the Week: A few examples on Humility Columnist Rick Reilly gave this advice to rookie professional athletes: “Stop thumping your chest. The line blocked, the quarterback threw you a perfect spiral while getting his head knocked off, … Continue reading →

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Our Helper

Posted on February 9, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Our reflection today is from Steven Laman Read Hebrews 13:1-8. So we can confidently say, “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?” (verse 6) In most areas of my life, I need … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Talent

Posted on February 7, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

We’re back for another installment of free write known as Five Minute Friday. I hope you make it a habit to follow — and join us. It’s really a fun way to see how your mind reacts to a one … Continue reading →

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On Writing

Posted on February 4, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

I was skimming through one of my writing groups the other day and noticed a disturbing trend. There were questions about story development, specific scenes and even questions asking for help to improve and develop writing skills. I’m sure they … Continue reading →

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