Tag Archives: Writing

Love Crossing Borders

Posted on March 3, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Our reflection today comes from Ann Jacobs, who assists Mennonite Mission Network to further relationships with African-American Mennonite congregations. She helps congregations become more informed of resources, services and agency partnerships in support of the congregation’s vision for mission. My … Continue reading →

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Writing 101

Posted on February 26, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

A few weeks ago — actually a couple of months ago, now — I facilitated a writing class at The Commons at Central Hall here in Dover-Foxcroft. Part of that class included creating a continuing “story” members of the class … Continue reading →

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The Spirit Anointed Christ for Mercy

Posted on February 24, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Our reflection today come from Rev. Bernie Seter, chairman of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod Board for International Mission. The series is based on Luke 4:18-19 and begins us on our Lenten journey. The complete Lenten series is at … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Just

Posted on February 22, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

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 in our to support and encourage them. … Continue reading →

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The Story of Baby Doe

Posted on February 19, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

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Five Minute Friday — Confident

Posted on February 15, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

It’s Five Minute Friday time. You know what that means … letting the neurons out of their cages to roam free, spark the heart, mind and soul and trigger the finger movements for a five minute post on a specific … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Heaven Shining Through by Joe Siccardi

Posted on February 15, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

via Book Review: Heaven Shining Through by Joe Siccardi

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Lost in the Woods

Posted on February 12, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

A couple of weeks ago — actually a couple of months ago, now — I facilitated a writing class at The Commons at Central Hall here in Dover-Foxcroft. Part of that class included creating a continuing “story” members of the … Continue reading →

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Buried Treasure

Posted on February 5, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

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Cheating

Posted on February 4, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

It’s time to share this week’s Words for the Week. This comes from an an older (2007) story in the Chicago Tribune as discovered in the newsletter, Preaching Now, via Wit and Wisdom and Acts International. Unfortunately, it hasn’t gotten … Continue reading →

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