Tag Archives: observations

Worldly Versus Divine Pleasures

Posted on April 7, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

For His sake I have accepted the loss of all things and I consider them so much rubbish … (Philippians 3:8). As I approach the end of Lent, I consider how the usual dynamic of this season plays out for … Continue reading →

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Changing the Standard

Posted on April 1, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Our Words for the Week this time around come from Alan Smith and his Thought For The Day. Conductor to orchestra at the beginning of a rehearsal: “Please get your pencils out … we have some marking to do on … Continue reading →

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Church is Beautiful and Messy — But Really, It’s Beautiful

Posted on March 31, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I recently saw a wire sculpture by Ruth Asawa on display in a local museum. I was intrigued by the intricate beauty of the woven wire and the complexity of its lines. I couldn’t decide if the sculpture was drawing … Continue reading →

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How Small/Big Is Your God?

Posted on March 4, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Dick Innes of Acts International provides us with this week’s Words for the Week. Many people write to Acts International needing counseling for personal problems. Many, too, are seeking answers to questions about God that many of us struggle with … Continue reading →

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Life

Posted on February 28, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Life. It has a funny way of taking turns and twists you never imagined. Sometimes, when you are at your lowest, a sudden event picks you up. Other times, when you are riding a high, a sudden event reels you … Continue reading →

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Writing 101

Posted on February 26, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

A few weeks ago — actually a couple of months ago, now — I facilitated a writing class at The Commons at Central Hall here in Dover-Foxcroft. Part of that class included creating a continuing “story” members of the class … Continue reading →

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Take Charge of Your Life

Posted on February 25, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

It’s time to share this week’s Words for the Week … short and sweet. You can’t control the length of your life, but you can control its width and depth. You can’t control the contour of your face, but you … Continue reading →

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The Spirit Anointed Christ for Mercy

Posted on February 24, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Our reflection today come from Rev. Bernie Seter, chairman of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod Board for International Mission. The series is based on Luke 4:18-19 and begins us on our Lenten journey. The complete Lenten series is at … Continue reading →

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Health, Family & Other Random Writing

Posted on February 21, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

It’s been a straange week. It hasn’t been unusual, but it sure has been straange. Since returning from New York, I have been battling a bad winter cold. It all started with the dripping sinuses that led to congested lungs. … Continue reading →

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Midweek Mirth

Posted on February 20, 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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