Tag Archives: observations

Good News, Bad News … and Just News

Posted on May 19, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

It’s been a mixed week in my writing world. No, I haven’t penned many new words on my WIP … but I’ll get to that in a second. Let’s bring you up to date. The good news is my Christmas … Continue reading →

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Woodcutters’ Observations

Posted on May 18, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Today’s Words for Week come from Pesach Krauss and Morrie Goldfisher from the chapter “A Time of Trouble Is a Time To Grow” in their book, WHY ME? — Coping with Grief, Loss, and Change. I sometimes tell patients the … Continue reading →

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Trusting God’s Timing

Posted on May 17, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

This week’s reflection is by Lynette Kittle from crosswalk.com. “But when all goes well with you, remember me and show me kindness; mention me to Pharaoh and get me out of this prison” — Genesis 40:14 Have you ever experienced … Continue reading →

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God’s Prayer Closet

Posted on May 16, 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 — Normal

Posted on May 15, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

The Five Minute Friday assignment is to write for five minutes on a prompt word, post it and share with fellow Five Minute friends at fiveminutefriday.com. Around 100 of us gather round to encourage and support our fellow Christian writers, … Continue reading →

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What’s Next

Posted on May 14, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Over the past few months — even before the pandemic stay at home orders — the most asked question I have been asked is “what’ next?” It is equally asked about my wanderlust and my professional endeavors. Invariably I answer, … Continue reading →

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Midweek Mirth

Posted on May 13, 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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So, You Want To Write a Book

Posted on May 12, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

I was asked a question about what advice I would give to someone who wanted to be a writer. Simple answer: You are, you just don’t know it. I do believe everybody has a story to tell. We don’t share … Continue reading →

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Aesop Fable — Oldie but Goodie

Posted on May 11, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

We’ll use an old and time-tested Aesop Fable as our Words for the Week. One day a farmer’s donkey fell down into a well. The animal cried piteously for hours as the farmer tried to figure out what to do. … Continue reading →

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The Influence of Godly Mothers

Posted on May 10, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Today we pause to honor that special person in our lives whom we lovingly call “Mother.” The Bible says of the virtuous woman and mother described in Proverbs 31:10-31, Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, … Continue reading →

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