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A Brief But Powerful Prayer

Posted on June 24, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

This week’s words for the week are a brief but powerful prayer from Robert Louis Stevenson. Give us grace and strength to persevere. Give us courage and gaiety and the quiet mind. Spare to us our friends and soften to … Continue reading →

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Journey to the Cross

Posted on March 24, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

So then, with endurance, let’s also run the race that is laid out in front of us. Hebrews 12:1 As we grow and become who God has created us to be, we journey through times of waiting, temptation and struggle. … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Woman

Posted on August 11, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

Happy Saturday! Time for my Five Minute Friday contribution. Check out the amazing five minutes takes at Kate’s place on Facebook at  http://www.fiveminutefriday.com by our special community of writers. I’ve been sharing snippets taken from Five Minute Friday: A Collection of Stories … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Pause

Posted on May 26, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

What a strange week. But I am managing to publish a Five Minute Friday post. It’s a little longer than normal, thanks to more time. I’ll link at Kate’s place on Facebook at  http://www.fiveminutefriday.com and scan through the incredible work … Continue reading →

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The Back Story

Posted on May 23, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

Heaven Shining Through continues to make its mark. In the past few days, I have heard the comments, “That was my story”, “I shared it with the kids {skipping over just one part} and it opened up some interesting conversations … 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 →

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Confucius says …

Posted on September 21, 2012 by wisdomfromafather

“To put the world in order, we must first put the nation in order; to put the nation in order, we must put the family in order; to put the family in order, we must cultivate our personal life; and … Continue reading →

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