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Five Minute Friday — Still

Posted on November 14, 2014 by wisdomfromafather

It took me about three seconds to determine the direction I would take for this week’s Five Minute Friday. The prompt is STILL and I was immediately drawn to Psalm 46:10 — Be still and know that I am God. … Continue reading →

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Let’s Pray for the Children

Posted on September 11, 2014 by wisdomfromafather

I had to take my two granddaughters to meet up with their father for a doctor’s appointment this morning. The elder, 14, commandeered the radio, but couldn’t decide what she wanted to listen to. Not a big deal. So she … Continue reading →

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The Pied Piper

Posted on May 31, 2014 by wisdomfromafather

Did you ever have one of those songs just take up residence in your mind? Have I got a story for you. I was reminded of it this morning when I was power-napping after an early rise to take my … Continue reading →

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Listen to the Beat

Posted on March 22, 2014 by wisdomfromafather

Remember that scene from 1980 film The Jazz Singer {one of my most favorite films}? You know the scene, where Jess starts battling with the estrangement from his father while preparing for his big break on the Zany Gray TV … Continue reading →

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Roar

Posted on February 9, 2014 by wisdomfromafather

I have to admit, I was never much of a Katy Perry fan. She’s pretty and talented, but her breakthrough into the contemporary music scene was marred — for me — by her song selection. I Kissed a Girl got … Continue reading →

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Wait for Christmas Rudolph

Posted on December 9, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

I don’t think I’m a Scrooge and I don’t think I’m related to the Grinch. But there is one aspect about this Christmas season that causes me pause. Christmas music. I love the season. I love the lights. I love … Continue reading →

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Country Christian — No. 1

Posted on September 16, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

Start the trumpets!!! Let the fanfare begin!!! Add some guitar strings!!! It’s time to present my No. 1 all time country song with a Christian message. And the honor goes to Carrie Underwood and her Jesus Take the Wheel. This … Continue reading →

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County Christian — No. 2

Posted on September 14, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

Well, we made it to the top two country songs that have a Christian message … at least in my opinion. Thus far, my ranked songs have been No. 10, Alabama’s Angels Among Us (Aug. 17); No. 9, Red Dirt … Continue reading →

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Country Christian — No. 3

Posted on September 11, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

The Top Three. That’s where we are in my list of the top country songs that have a Christian message. Thus far, my ranked songs have been No. 10, Alabama’s Angels Among Us (Aug. 17); No. 9, Red Dirt Road … Continue reading →

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Country Christian — No. 5

Posted on September 5, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

Country Christian — a genre of country songs that have — at least for me — a Christian message. I opened the series with Beer with Jesus by Thomas Rhett, way back in October (Oct. 13). Since then I decided … Continue reading →

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