Tag Archives: Prayer

An Itinerant Preacher

Posted on February 9, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

I’m not sure what the formal criteria are for designation as an itinerant preacher. I know it infers traveling to different congregations, although traditionally it’s on a circuit. I’m not sure if I formally qualify, but this Sunday I will … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Breathe

Posted on February 3, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

This is kind of weird, actually writing a Five Minute Friday post on a Friday. It’s been so long since this has happened. Usually I’m one of the trailers in the group. This week I’ll probably end up closer to … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Prayer — 2016

Posted on December 25, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

As a Christmas gift to myself, I again vowed to take Christmas off. No writing. No work. But I did want to share a Christmas message. What to do? Well, as I did last year, I “borrowed” some words my … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Now

Posted on December 16, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

This will be the last Five Minute Friday (or Saturday) post of the year. The group is taking the next two weeks off (sort of) … something about the hustle and bustle of the Christmas/New Year’s season. Goodness Kate, the … Continue reading →

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WWJD? WWYD?

Posted on September 26, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

As I’ve done before, I thought I would share my words from the other side of the pulpit at West Fayette Presbyterian Church. May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, … Continue reading →

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Prayers, Prayers and More Prayers

Posted on September 16, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

I don’t like prayer to be directed at me. I would rather be the prayer than the prayee. But there are times the power of prayer is needed for me, and this is one of those times. Some of you … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Want

Posted on June 11, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

I’m back for another Five Minute Friday rambling on, as has become my custom, Saturday. Five Minute Friday is a discipline where independent writers join together at Kate Motaung’s site — Heading Home — to transform thoughts on a specific … Continue reading →

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Miracles from Heaven

Posted on June 5, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

Someone asked me this morning what I do when I’m in Maine. Well, one thing is go to the movies. I mean, with a $4 matinee, how could you go wrong? I did just that yesterday, going to see Miracles … Continue reading →

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The Power of Music

Posted on April 7, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

There’s power in music. We all know it. The rhythm, the melody, the musical accompaniment and even the lyrics blend together to evoke an emotion in the listener. It could be up-tempo, relaxing, spiritual or jazzy. It can. I like … Continue reading →

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In the Blink of an Eye — It’s All About Faith 2

Posted on April 6, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

Be still, and know that I am God! … Psalm 46:10a And Mom was a great prayer warrior. As you read through her journals, you learn just how deep those roots of faith went. She prayed for each one of … Continue reading →

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