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Five Minute Friday — Present

Posted on January 23, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

Are we ready for some Five Minute Friday words? In case you’ve forgotten, Five Minute Friday is a flash mob of writers interpreting a singular word. We congregate at Kate’s place () to share our work and I invited you … Continue reading →

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In the Blink of an Eye — Inside the Beltway 4

Posted on January 20, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

The accident was also the beginning of the end of my time in Washington. Cardinal James Hickey had personally called me and asked me to come to Washington, but after I got there, he suddenly became less accessible. I had … Continue reading →

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In the Blink of an Eye — Inside the Beltway 3

Posted on January 13, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

So let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap at harvest time, if we do not give up … Galatians 6:9 Being in Washington gave us the opportunity to be with some powerful people, … Continue reading →

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Pleasing the Father

Posted on January 10, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

Thought I would share my words from the pulpit at West Fayette Presbyterian Church this morning. And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ … … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — First

Posted on January 9, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

We’re back. The Five Minute Friday band returns for another year under the guidance of Kate Motaugn after a couple week holiday hiatus. Okay, I’m back my usual day late, but hey, I’m back! Five Minute Friday is a discipline … Continue reading →

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In the Blink of an Eye — Inside the Beltway 2

Posted on January 6, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

So let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap at harvest time, if we do not give up … Galatians 6:9 Our life in Maryland started badly when I rented the townhouse in Laurel … Continue reading →

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It’s Beginning To Look a Lot Like …

Posted on January 3, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

Just sharing my thoughts from the pulpit today. And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ … Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as … Continue reading →

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Adieu Maine … For Now

Posted on January 2, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

It’s just about time to wrap up my latest respite in Maine. I accomplished most of what I wanted — nothing and not much. Seriously, I did accomplish just about everything I intended to accomplish. And I found out a … Continue reading →

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In the Blink of an Eye .– Inside the Beltway 1

Posted on December 30, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

So let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap at harvest time, if we do not give up … Galatians 6:9 Washington, DC … a great place to visit but I wouldn’t want to … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Prayer — 2015

Posted on December 25, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

As a Christmas gift to myself, I again vowed to take Christmas off. No writing. No work. But I did want to share a Christmas message. What to do? Well, I “borrowed” some words my wife wrote, which have become … Continue reading →

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