Tag Archives: reflect

Five Minute Friday — Challenge

Posted on September 20, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Happy Friday! Time for my Five Minute Friday contribution. Check out the amazing five minutes takes at Kate’s place on Facebook at fiveminutefriday.com by our special community of writers. I’ve been sharing snippets taken from Five Minute Friday: A Collection of … Continue reading →

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Aug. 1

Posted on August 1, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Holy Moly! Aug. 1 already? Where has the year gone? Last time I blinked it was February. I reflected on the rapidly racing days this morning as I changed all three slugs on my perpetual calendar. In just 20 days, … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged attitude, blessings, Blink of an Eye, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, family, Friends, God, grace, introspection, Jesus, legacy, life, love, Memories, observations, ocean, reflect, reflection, relationships, sunset, wanderlust, words, Writing | 6 Comments

Walking in the Rain

Posted on September 26, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

It was a wet, misty morning here in central Maine. It was the best morning walk in a long time. I look forward to my morning walks with Angelina. It is a time to get in some exercise, start the … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Loved

Posted on August 17, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

It’s time for Five Minute Friday, the weekly timed keyword-themed writing challenge hosted by Kate Motaung. Her words — and those of the others who congregate around the virtual table to share — are on Facebook at http://www.fiveminutefriday.com. I encourage you … Continue reading →

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The Stages of Motherhood (Fatherhood)

Posted on June 27, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

The Stages of Motherhood (Fatherhood) 4 Years of Age – My Mommy (Daddy) can do anything. 8 Years of Age – My Mom (Dad) knows a lot! A whole lot. 12 Years of Age – My Mother (Father) doesn’t really … Continue reading →

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Congratulations

Posted on June 20, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

My granddaughter, Taylor, will be graduating from South Seneca High School Saturday. Kids I watched grow up as editor and publisher of the Reveille/Between the Lakes at Waterloo, Mynderse Academy (Seneca Falls), Romulus and South Seneca (Ovid) will also be turning … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged advice, attitude, celebration, communication, congratulations, courage, Dover-Foxcroft, DPchallenge, dreams, encouragement, faith, family, friends, graduation, growing up, joy, life, love, reflect, relationships, self worth, Seneca County, support | 3 Comments

If We’re Honest

Posted on June 17, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

Just sharing some words from the pulpit in Maine this morning. May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. It’s Father’s Day, so Happy Father’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Sunday sermonette | Tagged attitude, communication, dad, Dover-Foxcroft UMC, DPchallenge, encouragement, faith, family, Father's Day, friends, God, Honest, hope, life, love, Maine, Memories, music, reflect, relationships, sermon, songs, trust, worship | Leave a comment

Five Minute Friday — Fly

Posted on June 9, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

Another Saturday. Another Five Minute Friday post. Sometimes the prompt easily triggers the mind. Other times, it’s more of a struggle. That was this week. In fact, I even considered playing hooky this week. I don’t have to tell you … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Release

Posted on April 6, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

Here’s this week’s installment of Five Minute Friday. You might remember the task is to write for five minutes on a specific prompt word. There are a couple hundred bloggers who pause to post on the prompt word of the … Continue reading →

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Lenten Reflections 2018

Posted on March 12, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

I usually try to share my words from the pulpit. Here’s what I shared Sunday at Dover-Foxcroft United Methodist Church. May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, LORD, my Rock … Continue reading →

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