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Friends: God’s Way of Taking Care of Us

Posted on November 30, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Our Words for the week come from an urban legend reported to having been written by a Metro Denver hospice physician I was driving home from a meeting this evening about five, stuck in traffic on Colorado Boulevard when the … Continue reading →

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Coming Soon: The Return of the King

Posted on November 29, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Our reflection this week is from Darrin Compagner. He who was seated on the throne said, “Behold, I am making everything new!” — Revelation 21:5 In December 2003 the long-awaited third installment of The Lord of the Rings movies was released in theaters. … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Gratitude

Posted on November 27, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Confession time. I was at a loss for this week’s prompt — GRATITUDE. I just couldn’t think of anything new to say. Oh, there is plenty say, but somehow every time I set the timer and glanced at the words, … Continue reading →

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Giving Thanks in 2020

Posted on November 26, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Thanksgiving 2020. Those words seem like an oxymoron. This has certainly been a strange year. When you look around, you might sense there is less to be thankful about than usual as we approach the close of 2020 with anticipation. … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Smiles

Posted on November 25, 2020 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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Thanksgiving

Posted on November 23, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Our timely Words for the Week are from Charles R. Swindoll in his book, Growing Strong in the Seasons of Life. I recall, as a little barefoot boy with a cowlick of snow-white hair on my forehead, standing erect in … Continue reading →

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An Open, Generous Heart

Posted on November 22, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Be generous and willing to share. — 1 Timothy 6:18 After Vicki’s old car broke down with no option for repair, she started scraping together money for another vehicle. Chris, a frequent customer of the restaurant where Vicki works at … Continue reading →

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In the Name of Jesus …

Posted on November 21, 2020 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 — Grief

Posted on November 20, 2020 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, post it, share it with others at fiveminutefriday.com, read the remarkable stories from other writers in … Continue reading →

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Another Birthday

Posted on November 19, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

I know there is no time in eternity, but I have to say, you haven’t aged a day, Sweetheart. You’re even more beautiful today than ever. Tomorrow is actually you’re birthday, but I couldn’t resist making my usual remark — … Continue reading →

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