Tag Archives: joy

Five Minute Friday — Praise

Posted on October 13, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

Saturday confession time. I’m a Five Minute Friday backslider, often falling out of my Friday writing routine and into a Saturday session. But, through the grace of God and the indulgence of my fellow Five Minute Friday contributors, I know … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged appreciation, attitude, birds, blessings, communication, companionship, dog, Dover-Foxcroft, DPchallenge, encouragement, Facebook, faith, family, five minute Friday, friends, God, joy, life, love, Maine, nature, observations, praise, relationships, social media, support, wonder, writing | 7 Comments

Anniversary Dreams

Posted on August 31, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

Almost to the moment, 50 years ago I gazed down the cavernous St. John the Baptist Cathedral aisle in Paterson, NJ, and watched a vision glide toward me. Forty years and 27 days later, I gazed down at a battered … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged anniversary, blessings, Blink of an Eye, celebration, communication, companionship, conversation, DPchallenge, encouragement, faith, family, friends, joy, Karen, life, love, marriage, Memories, relationships, support, talk, wife | 5 Comments

Another Great Day

Posted on August 26, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

I woke up to some great news today … I mean, truly great news! I am now a great-grandfather for the third time. My grandson Zack and his wife Khristine welcomed Harper Jean to the world officially at 11:37 p.m., … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged babies, blessings, celebration, children, communication, DPchallenge, encouragement, faith, family, gift, God, grace, great-granddaughter, joy, life, love, parenting, Prayer, relationships | 1 Comment

Five Minute Friday — Vacation

Posted on July 7, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

Time for Five Minute Friday thoughts. I can’t wait to join my fellow writers at Kate’s place on Facebook at http://www.fiveminutefriday.com to share our pearls of wisdom or our pig’s ears and mix and mingle. Okay, I guess I can … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged celebration, children, communication, companionship, conversation, DPchallenge, driving, family, five minute Friday, football, friends, grandchildren, holidays, joy, laughter, life, love, Memories, mobility, relationships, travel, vacation | 2 Comments

Congratulations

Posted on June 20, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

My granddaughter, Taylor, will be graduating from South Seneca High School Saturday. Kids I watched grow up as editor and publisher of the Reveille/Between the Lakes at Waterloo, Mynderse Academy (Seneca Falls), Romulus and South Seneca (Ovid) will also be turning … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged advice, attitude, celebration, communication, congratulations, courage, Dover-Foxcroft, DPchallenge, dreams, encouragement, faith, family, friends, graduation, growing up, joy, life, love, reflect, relationships, self worth, Seneca County, support | 3 Comments

Five Minute Friday — Pause

Posted on May 26, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

What a strange week. But I am managing to publish a Five Minute Friday post. It’s a little longer than normal, thanks to more time. I’ll link at Kate’s place on Facebook at http://www.fiveminutefriday.com and scan through the incredible work … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged attitude, blessings, christian, communication, courage, DPchallenge, encouragement, faith, family, five minute Friday, friends, Holy Spirit, humor, Inspiration, joy, life, love, relationships, strength, support | 2 Comments

Lights! Action! Camera!

Posted on April 25, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

I think I’m ready. No, let me re-phrase that. I’m about as ready as I am going to be for the book launch of Heaven Shining Through. Details at the venue have been secured. Scripts by my lead-in and myself … Continue reading →

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic | Tagged anticipation, book, book release, celebration, communication, DPchallenge, encouragement, entertainment, Facebook, faith, family, friends, God, Heaven Shining Through, hope, joy, life, love, Maine, Memories, New Jersey, New York, relationships, Seneca County, writing | 7 Comments

The Empty Tomb

Posted on April 1, 2018 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 →

Posted in Sunday sermonette | Tagged celebration, DPchallenge, Easter, encouragement, faith, joy, relationships | 5 Comments

Five Minute Friday — Provide

Posted on March 17, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

Happy Fri… I mean, Saturday. It may be a day late, but it’s time for my weekly Five Minute Friday contribution. It’s somewhat appropriate. The prompt this week is PROVIDE. While I recognize all the Lord has provided, one thing … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged attitude, birds, blessings, blogs, book, celebration, clothes, communication, DPchallenge, encouragement, faith, family, five minute Friday, friends, God, grace, grateful, Inspiration, invitation, joy, life, love, provide, relationships, stories | 3 Comments

Celebration of Life

Posted on March 10, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

I attended a Celebration of Life for Arlene Richardson this morning. I didn’t know Mrs. Richardson; I attended in deference to a close church friend. Mrs. Richardson was her mother. It was my first in Maine, but certainly not the … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged celebration, children, comfort, death, DPchallenge, encouragement, faith, family, friends, funeral, God, grace, grandchildren, grief, heaven, joy, life, love, Memories, peace, relationships, sadness, support | Leave a comment