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Giving Thanks in 2020

Posted on November 26, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Thanksgiving 2020. Those words seem like an oxymoron. This has certainly been a strange year. When you look around, you might sense there is less to be thankful about than usual as we approach the close of 2020 with anticipation. … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Smiles

Posted on November 25, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

One of the misconceptions about being a Christian is non-Christians think 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 … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving

Posted on November 23, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Our timely Words for the Week are from Charles R. Swindoll in his book, Growing Strong in the Seasons of Life. I recall, as a little barefoot boy with a cowlick of snow-white hair on my forehead, standing erect in … Continue reading →

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Giving Thanks in 2019

Posted on November 28, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

When you look around, you might sense there is less to be thankful about than usual as we approach the close of 2019. It’s a natural feeling. We’re winding down, but there are still too many families separated by war. … Continue reading →

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Midweek Mirth

Posted on November 27, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

One of the misconceptions about being a Christian is non-Christians think 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 … Continue reading →

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Slowing Down

Posted on November 25, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Just a pre-Thanksgiving observation. At age 90, Jerry Beavan had been a world traveler (47 round the world trips), had been a college and a seminary professor, served with the Billy Graham Association for a number of years, had been … Continue reading →

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Giving Thanks in 2018

Posted on November 22, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

When you look around, you might sense there is less to be thankful about than usual as we approach the close of 2018. It’s a natural feeling. We’re winding down, but there are still too many families separated by war. … Continue reading →

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Giving Thanks in 2017

Posted on November 23, 2017 by wisdomfromafather

When you look around, you might sense there is less to be thankful about than usual as we approach the close of 2017. It’s a natural feeling. We’re winding down, but there are still too many families separated by war. … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Surrender

Posted on November 26, 2016 by wisdomfromafather

As I’m waiting for my “official” Thanksgiving celebration — smelling the delicacies cooking for a Saturday family gathering — it seems like a good time to tackle this week’s Five Minute Friday exercise. It’s on my list of thanks this … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Table

Posted on November 28, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

It’s Saturday afternoon … time to tackle Five Minute Friday. This is where we gather at Kate’s place (http://katemotaung.com/2015/11/26/five-minute-friday-table/) to share our thoughts for five minutes of uninterrupted writing on a specific prompt word. This week, the word is TABLE. … Continue reading →

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