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Gifts from the Heart Are Gifts of the Heart

Posted on October 21, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

According to legend, a young man roaming the desert came across a spring of delicious crystal-clear water. The water was so sweet, he filled his leather canteen so he could bring some back to a tribal elder who had been … Continue reading →

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The Gospel According to Luke

Posted on September 22, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

This morning’s offering at Howland (ME) United Methodist Chruch. Blessed are you, Sovereign God, Creator of all, to You be glory and praise forever. You founded the earth in the beginning and the heavens are the work of Your hands. … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Pace

Posted on August 23, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Happy Friday! Time for this week’s installment of Five Minute Friday. I cherish this exercise. It gives me a chance to shut off the world and focus on a specific word prompt. It gives my mind a chance to ponder … Continue reading →

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The Dollars are in the Way

Posted on May 6, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

This week’s reflection comes from King Duncan, Collected Sermons, sermons.com Henry Ford once asked an associate about his life goals. The man replied his goal was to make a million dollars. A few days later Ford gave the man a … Continue reading →

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Lesson in Simplicity

Posted on January 7, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

It started as  a way to pray for my family and friends and give them a little encouragement. Along the way, the “words for the week” just kept picking up steam, growing from five family members to close to 150 … Continue reading →

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Breaking Bread with Jesus

Posted on August 8, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

For anyone who is interested, I generally share my words from the solo side of the pulpit. Sunday, I filled in at West Fayette Presbyterian Church in New York. This week, I will be presiding at Dover-Foxcroft United Methodist Church … Continue reading →

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