Tag Archives: sermon

He Is Not Here

Posted on April 12, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

I don’t usually re-post, but for this Easter season, I thought it appropriate since there are a lot more followers than 2014 when I first posted. So, for my new-found friends, this is for you. And for my regular readers, … Continue reading →

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Transfiguration Transition

Posted on February 23, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Notes from the pulpit at Howland (ME) United Methodist Church … Almighty God, You have created the heavens and the earth and made us in Your own image. Teach us to discern Your hand in all Your works and Your … Continue reading →

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Evaluation Time

Posted on December 26, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I started the new year with a goal of posting every day. Now, 360 days later, I am happy to report I haven’t missed a beat. My goal is in sight. Some of the posts were reruns, some were borrowed … Continue reading →

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Thank God

Posted on October 27, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

A few words from the slanty side of the pulpit today at West Fayette (NY) Presbyterian Church. May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. … Continue reading →

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Using Time Wisely to Cultivate the Seeds of Faith

Posted on October 13, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Every day has 1,440 minutes. If we sleep eight hours a day, that leaves us awake 960 minutes a day. What do we do with those minutes? How do we pass the precious time God gives us each day of … Continue reading →

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Looking for an Increase

Posted on October 6, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith.” The Lord replied, “If you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you would say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it would … Continue reading →

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WWJD? WWYD?

Posted on September 29, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Words shared this morning at Howland (ME) United Methodist Church. Morning Prayer: Lord, open our lips and our mouth will proclaim your praise. Blessed are You, Sovereign God, creator of all, to You be glory and praise forever. You founded … Continue reading →

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The Gospel According to Luke

Posted on September 22, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

This morning’s offering at Howland (ME) United Methodist Chruch. Blessed are you, Sovereign God, Creator of all, to You be glory and praise forever. You founded the earth in the beginning and the heavens are the work of Your hands. … Continue reading →

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Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner

Posted on September 15, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Sharing my reflections this morning at Howland (ME) United Methodist Church. Take a moment to listen to the still small voice of God within the bustle of the day which has begun. In this quiet place as we gather in … Continue reading →

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Joy … Joy … Joy

Posted on September 8, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I like to share my words when I preach from the slanty side of the pulpit. Today — and for the next three weeks — I was/will be at Howland (ME) United Methodist Church. While this has been delivered and … Continue reading →

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