Tag Archives: Music

Hear Him in Your Heart and in Your Mind

Posted on April 26, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Our reflection this week is from Elder David Bednar of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I find the word “hear” fascinating. This word is used many times in the scriptures, and I do not believe it … Continue reading →

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Tune In

Posted on April 23, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

I think I might be driving my son a little crazy. My son and I were invited to dinner at a friend’s {socially distant on the deck}. When we got there music was playing. Ange asked if it was too … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged attitude, communication, conversation, humor, Laughter, life, love, Memories, Music, observations, relationships, TuneIn | 11 Comments

Where’s the Line to See Jesus?

Posted on December 23, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

While at the mall a number of years ago, a mother with her four year old nephew, Spencer, saw kids lined up to see Santa Claus. Having been taught as a toddler Christmas is the holiday Christians celebrate the birth … Continue reading →

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Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner

Posted on September 15, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Sharing my reflections this morning at Howland (ME) United Methodist Church. Take a moment to listen to the still small voice of God within the bustle of the day which has begun. In this quiet place as we gather in … Continue reading →

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West Side Story

Posted on August 15, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I don’t like musicals. I like the music in many of them, but I just can’t appreciate singing and dancing through a visual medium. West Side Story included. My wife, however, loved musicals. She went to see West Side Story … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged attitude, DPchallenge, family, Friends, humor, Karen, Laughter, life, love, Memories, Music, musicals, relationships, stories, West Side Story | 6 Comments

Wedding Witness

Posted on May 16, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I was truly blessed last weekend, watching my grandson Ryan and his now wife Maddi share their vows. A new journey began and I was fortunate to watch it unfold. As I’ve gotten older, I appreciate those milestone moments — … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged blessings, celebration, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, family, Friends, God, grace, grandchildren, growing up, joy, Laughter, life, love, marriage, milestones, Music, observations, relationships, stories, visits, vows, wedding, witness, Writing | 9 Comments

I Don’t Want To Be Like You

Posted on May 13, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Bullying. It’s a popular topic these days … sometimes leading to tragic consequences. I came across a book recently that deals first-hand with bullying, although set back in the 1970s. I Don’t Want To Be Like You by Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta … Continue reading →

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic | Tagged attitude, book review, bullying, communication, DPchallenge, encouragement, Friends, Inspiration, life, Memories, Music, pain, relationships, resilience, Writing | 2 Comments

Five Minute Friday — Practice

Posted on May 10, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

You know how much I value this Five Minute Friday exercise … and the feeling is shared my many comrades in the FMF community. Here’s what Christina has to say, taken from snippets in Five Minute Friday: A Collection of … Continue reading →

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Breakfast with Jesus

Posted on May 5, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Sharing my words from the slanty side of the pulpit today. May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. Two men were fishing in separate … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Touch

Posted on April 26, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Happy Friday. Yes, it’s Five Minute Friday time! You know the drill. We receive a prompt, ponder it and let our fingers translate the words in our minds and hearts. Then we meet at Kate Motaung’s place (in the Community … Continue reading →

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