Tag Archives: love

Prayer Time …

Posted on February 22, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

As we build this community prayer platform, we ask the Lord to listen to our petitions with full confidence they not only are heard but acted upon by God according to His holy will. These requests are on my prayer … 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 →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged attitude, blessings, DPchallenge, family, five minute Friday, Friends, God, Inspiration, Jesus, life, love, relationships, reward, risk | 9 Comments

I Shouldn’t Poke Fun at Massachusetts … But I Will

Posted on February 20, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

In my close to three score years of driving in 33 states plus the District of Columbia, I can confidently say the most stressful of my million-plus miles has been on the roads in Massachusetts. Hands down. Without equivocation. And … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged DPchallenge, driving, humor, Laughter, life, love, Massachusetts, observations, Smaht Pahk | 3 Comments

Midweek Mirth

Posted on February 19, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

One of the misconceptions about being a Christian is non-Christians think we don’t know how to have fun or have a sense of humor. Trust me, if the Big Guy can have a sense of humor when it comes to … Continue reading →

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It’s Your Camino

Posted on February 18, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

I am not a hiker. I have little interest in going on a pilgrimage. I have even less interest in going to Europe. So what attracted me to It’s Your Camino by Kenneth R. Strange Jr.? Well, I promised Ken … Continue reading →

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic | Tagged adventure, attitude, blessings, book review, Camino, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, hiking, Kenneth Strange Jr, life, love, pilgrimage, relationships, Spain, stories, travel, Writing | 3 Comments

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 →

Posted in Sunday sermonette | Tagged attitude, baby steps, Corinthians, DPchallenge, encouragement, Epiphay, Faith, family, Friends, God, grace, Inspiration, itinerant, Jesus, Laughter, life, love, Matthew, observations, past, Prayer, relationships, Seasons, stories, Writing | Leave a comment

Prayer Requests …

Posted on February 15, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

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Five Minute Friday — Experience

Posted on February 14, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

It’s time to take five minutes on a specific word prompt and see what comes out: not a perfect post, not a profound post, just five minutes of focused writing. Yes, it’s Five Minute Friday time. The format is simple. … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged attitude, DPchallenge, encouragement, experience, Faith, family, five minute Friday, Friends, life, love, observations, relationships, Writing | 8 Comments

Hearts and Flowers

Posted on February 13, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

I consider myself a romantic. But there is one holiday I absolutely detest {I would say hate, but that’s a realllly strong word}. You got it. Valentine’s Day. Since I was a wee lad, I endured the trials and tribulations … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love, Uncategorized | Tagged attention, attitude, Blink of an Eye, candy, celebration, DPchallenge, family, flowers, growing up, hearts, holidays, humor, joy, Karen, Laughter, life, love, marriage, Memories, observations, presence, relationships, stories, Valentine's Day | 8 Comments