Tag Archives: observations

Certainty of Salvation

Posted on July 14, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through His Name. John 20:31 For one last time we will make it clear just what … Continue reading →

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Say a Little Prayer

Posted on July 13, 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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Five Minute Friday — Willing

Posted on July 12, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Another Friday. Another Five Minute Friday post. Sometimes the prompt easily triggers the mind. Other times, it’s more of a struggle. That was this week. I don’t have to tell you the drill — I’ve done that many times over. … Continue reading →

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Wanderlust

Posted on July 11, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I have a confession. My soul is restless. I woke up the other day simulating shifting gears as I drove down an open highway. On a recent trip to Bangor the sunroof was wide open and the radio blaring. I … Continue reading →

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Taking the Fear Out of Writing

Posted on July 9, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I just completed facilitating a Taking the Fear Out of Writing workshop at The Commons at Central Hall here in Dover-Foxcroft, ME. We had anticipated about five in the class, but by the time we started there were 10 enrolled … Continue reading →

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic | Tagged attitude, communication, Dover-Foxcroft, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, family, fear, five minute Friday, Friends, genres, individuality, joy, life, love, Memories, observations, prompts, relationships, self worth, stories, The Commons, Thoughts, workshop, Writing | 9 Comments

Fourth of July Fireworks

Posted on July 4, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Happy Birthday America! I was thinking about how I celebrated Independence Day through the decades. I remember the celebration being the kickoff to summer vacations — sneaking an extra day. Parades were always part of the day. Barbecues immediately come … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged America, attitude, barbecues, blessings, celebration, DPchallenge, family, fireworks, Friends, growing up, Happy Birthday, holidays, July 4, life, love, Memories, observations, parades, relationships | 9 Comments

Busy Tonight?

Posted on July 2, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

It was a Heaven Shining Through morning — the sun partially hidden behind clouds but still bright enough to illuminate the sky. It seemed appropriate for today as I formally launch my new book, My Name Is Sam … and … Continue reading →

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An Old Fashioned Wind Instrument

Posted on July 1, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I came across this little reminder the other day and thought it would be good to share as this week’s words for the week George Bernard Shaw once got a letter addressed to George Bernard Shawm. In a beard-tossing fury, … Continue reading →

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Pray About Everything

Posted on June 29, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

As we build this community prayer platform, with help from the #PrayerWarriors team, 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. … Continue reading →

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Robin Robin

Posted on June 27, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I was somewhat stunned this morning as Angelina and I rounded the corner of our complex. There on the green strip between the river and the building were four robins just sitting there attentively, tuned in for their next meal. … Continue reading →

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