Tag Archives: observations

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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In the Throne Room

Posted on September 14, 2019 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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Midweek Mirth

Posted on September 11, 2019 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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Covers

Posted on September 10, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

One of my followers asked a simple question. How do you create covers and how important are they. Well, in my opinion, covers are just as important as the body of work. In a way, it may even be more … Continue reading →

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We Haven’t Been Up to Bat Yet

Posted on September 9, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

This week’s Words for the Week is a tongue in cheek message that resonates a real truth Temptation tries to blind us to other possibilities. Consider this, for example. A business man driving home from work one day saw a … Continue reading →

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Joy … Joy … Joy

Posted on September 8, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I like to share my words when I preach from the slanty side of the pulpit. Today — and for the next three weeks — I was/will be at Howland (ME) United Methodist Church. While this has been delivered and … Continue reading →

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Keep Praying … He’s Listening

Posted on September 7, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Posted in Prayer-Care-Share | Tagged attitude, care, comfort, conversation, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, family, Friends, God, illness, Jesus, life, love, observations, Prayer, relationships, share | 3 Comments

Hi Guys …

Posted on September 5, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I went to a meeting the other day. As I entered the doorway, I blurted out, “Good morning guys.” One of my early thirties female colleagues shot back, “Do we look like guys?” as she waved her hand highlighting the … Continue reading →

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Noah’s Ark … Everything I Needed to Know

Posted on September 2, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I’ve shared these before … but they are timeless. This version is from Dan Brodeck. Everything I need to know, I learned from Noah’s Ark: Don’t miss the boat. Remember we are all in the same boat! Plan ahead. It … Continue reading →

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Re-Launch … for Me and Sam

Posted on August 27, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Over the years, I’ve come to understand some of the characters in the Bible. At different stages in my life, I’ve mirrored Abraham, Noah, Job, Peter and even Judas Iscariot. But for the past year or so, I’ve empathized more … Continue reading →

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