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Lengthening Shadows

Posted on March 17, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

This week’s reflection is from Dr. W. A. Criswell of Chickasha, OK, who addressed the BTU – Missionary Baptist General Convention of Texas March 17, 1938 The subject assigned me is Lengthening Shadows. I presume the committee means by that, … Continue reading →

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Assessment Time

Posted on March 12, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I was notified yesterday I was on a 72 day post streak. That’s every day this year plus a few stragglers from the end of the year. Most of the posts have been part of a scheduled plan attempting to … Continue reading →

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Midweek Mirth

Posted on February 6, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

One of the misconceptions about being a Christian is 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 dealing with … Continue reading →

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We are His

Posted on February 3, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

When they heard this, all in the synagogue were filled with rage. They got up, drove Him out of the town, and led him to the brow of the hill on which their town was built, so that they might … Continue reading →

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The eye of a needle

Posted on October 14, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

I try to share my words from the other side of the pulpit. Here are today’s nuggets. 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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Words for the Week

Posted on August 6, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

As I usually do, here are my words from behind the pulpit, delivered at Dover-Foxcrost (ME) United Methodist Church Sunday. 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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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 →

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Do You Feel It?

Posted on May 28, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

My latest stint in the pulpit at Dover-Foxcroft (ME) United Methodist Church was almost derailed Sunday. My bout with an allergy/cold/cellulitis had pretty much zapped my spirit but not my Spirit. When I realized what was causing the pain, I … 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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Five Minute Friday — Tired

Posted on March 9, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

It’s Friday and Five Minute Friday time! You know the drill. We get our weekly prompt, let the spirit flow for five minutes, post, link up in the Community section at http://www.fiveminutefriday.com and — best part — visit other writers … Continue reading →

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