Tag Archives: relationships

Connections

Posted on March 1, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

In late December, my elder daughter asked yours truly and her siblings, family and friends if we were interested in joining her and her youngest son in a photo a day challenge. Idea is to concentrate on a particular word … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged communication, connections, conversation, DPchallenge, encouragement, Facebook, faith, family, friends, God, grandchildren, humor, Inspiration, journey, joy, laughter, life, love, Memories, observations, photo, Prayer, relationships, Ron Hutchcraft, things that matter | 2 Comments

Five Minute Friday — Slow

Posted on February 25, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

It’s Five Minute Friday on Saturday time. You know what that means … letting the neurons out of their cages to roam free, spark the heart, mind and soul and trigger the finger movements for a five minute post on … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Weak

Posted on February 18, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

I have a good excuse. I was on the road yesterday! Seriously, whether it’s Friday, Saturday or sometimes Sunday or later, I’m compelled to participate in the Five Minute Friday exercise, much like a schoolboy with an assignment — and … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged conversation, DPchallenge, encouragement, faith, five minute Friday, God, grace, life, love, relationships, strength, weakness | 2 Comments

O Canada

Posted on February 16, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

I really faced a dilemma Sunday. I was pulpit supply so I couldn’t leave early and I needed to get back for a Monday doctor’s appointment. In between there was this massive coastal storm that promised havoc through most of … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged Canada, conversation, DPchallenge, driving, food, humor, life, love, mobility, relationships, stories, travel, winter | 2 Comments

More Joy … Joy … Joy

Posted on February 15, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

I’ve tried to share my time behind the pulpit with you as I’ve gone along. Here’s the latest from Sunday’s message at Dover-Foxcroft (ME) United Methodist Church. It’s actually a revisit of one of my first sermons. I liked the … Continue reading →

Posted in Sunday sermonette | Tagged blogs, children, conversation, Dover-Foxcroft UMC, DPchallenge, encouragement, faith, family, friends, God, Jesus, joy, life, love, Prayer, relationships, sermon | Leave a comment

Saving Faith

Posted on February 11, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

We’ve all seen it and many of us have experienced it as well. We put our heart and soul into a dream only to see it unravel before our very eyes. It could be a retail store or a service … Continue reading →

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic | Tagged DPchallenge, encouragement, faith, family, friends, God, life, love, movie review, movies, Prayer, relationships, Saving Faith | Leave a comment

Five Minute Friday — Safe

Posted on February 10, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

I feel like I’m on a roll. It’s Friday and I’m working on my Five Minute Friday contribution. Okay, it’s late Friday … but it’s still Friday! The exercise involves spending five minutes writing on a specific prompt word and … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged blogs, DPchallenge, encouragement, faith, family, five minute Friday, friends, God, life, Prayer, relationships, safe, stories, writing | 4 Comments

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 →

Posted in Sunday sermonette | Tagged communication, Dover-Foxcroft UMC, DPchallenge, encouragement, faith, friends, God, Jesus, joy, life, love, Maine, Prayer, preacher, relationships, sermon, stories | 4 Comments

Hidden Figures

Posted on February 5, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

There’s a movie that was released at Christmas — Hidden Figures. It could have waited until Feb. 1 and the start of Black History Month or March 1 and the start of Women’s History Month. It could very well be … Continue reading →

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Where’s Waldo?

Posted on February 4, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

Where’s Waldo? In this case, it’s a craggy county on the coast of Maine, next stop on my adventures learning about and visiting the four corners of the Pine Tree State. Today appeared to be a good day for exploring. … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged Belfast, bucket list, conversation, Delvino's, DPchallenge, driving, food, Laughter, life, love, Maine, relationships, travel, Waldo | 2 Comments