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Why Do I Write?

Posted on April 2, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I was asked recently a loaded question — why do I write? It’s a good question, but it’s loaded because there are a lot of reasons why I write, many decided because of my particular station in life. If I’m … Continue reading →

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We Do

Posted on February 14, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I had the opportunity to witness the wedding vows of my youngest son’s oldest daughter, Taylor, as she pledged her life and love to Michael in a simple Valentines Day wedding. It was a simple ceremony full of life and … Continue reading →

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Tears on Earth … Joy in Heaven

Posted on September 27, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die … — Ecclesiates 3:1-2a August 20. November 20. August 31. March 25, April 12, … Continue reading →

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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 →

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The Back Story

Posted on May 23, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

Heaven Shining Through continues to make its mark. In the past few days, I have heard the comments, “That was my story”, “I shared it with the kids {skipping over just one part} and it opened up some interesting conversations … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Stuck

Posted on April 27, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

Another Friday. Another Five Minute Friday post. I don’t think I’ve ever told you how important these five minute writing exercises are to me {yeah, you’ve heard before … just about every week}. They are. I look forward to getting … Continue reading →

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Review Time

Posted on April 3, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

The book Heaven Shining Through is on its way. A book launch date has been set. Presentations and interviews have been scheduled. Now it’s hurry up and wait! While I’m waiting, I would like to invite a few of you … Continue reading →

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Self Assessment

Posted on November 15, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

A couple of weeks ago I wrote a tongue-in-cheek post about looking for a date. I didn’t get one, but I did get a response from a friend. She reminded me my hesitantly in rejoining the dating scene could be … Continue reading →

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Happy Anniversary, Sweetheart

Posted on August 31, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

For the 40th plus ninth time, Happy Anniversary, Sweetheart! I can’t think of anything more mushy than anything I’ve said over the years. Yet, in each of the “plus” years, I realize how blessed I was to have you for … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Blessing

Posted on June 30, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

Is everybody ready for Five Minute Friday? It’s where our group of writers [okay most of them, often we have Saturday and Sunday stragglers, myself included] gather to write unscripted for five minutes on a specific word prompt. Our prompt … Continue reading →

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