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Category Archives: Father
The Once And Future King
Inspiration struck me again this morning and this was the result. Now, whether YOU, the reader finds this inspirational or not is entirely a matter of opinion, preference or taste. But, I do hope that for whatever reason … Continue reading
Posted in children, demise, Family, Father, fleeting time, history, honesty, in my opinion, joy and sorrow, king, Kingdom, old days, poet, Poetry, politicians, pride, Sports, tears, thoughts, tragedy, vote, warning, wealth and worth
Tagged Crusade, Government intrusion, Holiday, Jack Downing, Legalized thievery, Liberal politics, Poetry, relationships, Thought, welfare system
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Oh Lord I Pray
This poem is dedicated to those who are experiencing the ravishment of cancer and all of the other dire conditions that effect the health and spirit. May God Bless you all, and may you find strength in your … Continue reading
Posted in Father, God, poet, soul, Success
Tagged Christianity, faith, God, Health, Jack Downing, Jake, Lord, Poetry, Religion and Spirituality, spirituality
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Father’s Day
Here’s wishing all of the “dads” a Happy Father’s Day. Jake. Father’s Day Any man can be a father but not all can be a dad it takes a special kind of guy to love you when you’re … Continue reading
Posted in blessings, Elders, Family, Father, God, history, joy and sorrow, men, old days
Tagged Dad, Father's Day, God, Greatest Gift, Jack Downing, Jake, Life's lessons, Sunday
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My Father Who Art In Heaven
Last week when I published “A Mother’s Gift” I said I would re-post something that would honor my father as well, but instead, I wrote the following. As you will undoubtedly see, I took my inspiration from “The Lord’s Prayer” … Continue reading
Posted in demise, Elders, Father, God, history, military/veterans, old days, Sunday
Tagged Christianity, God, Heaven, Jack Downing, Jake, Lord, relationships, Religion and Spirituality, spirituality
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My Daddy Was A Wise Man
Happy Father’s Day to all of the dads today.. Some of us will remember them for what they taught us, and some of you, will someday remember, what they have taught you. May you rest in peace Dad … Continue reading
Posted in children, college, education, Father, fleeting time, history, life, reflections, truth
Tagged Holiday, Jack Downing, Jake, outdoors, Recreation, relationships, Thought
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Life In A Nutshell
A little more self-reflection from the fringe.. Have a wonderful weekend everyone and a Happy Father’s day to all of the dads out there. Jake. A Life In A Nutshell I’ve been a … Continue reading
Posted in Elders, Father, history, humor, life, lifetime, old days, reflections
Tagged Friday, Happy Father's day, Jack Downing, Jake, Poetry, Searching
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The Good Shepherd
It dawned on me yesterday that the good things in our lives come to us from Him. And most of the bad things of life, (excluding natural disasters which may be a warning) come from mankind itself. As … Continue reading
Posted in Father, God, history, spiritual, The Commandments
Tagged God, God Bless, Good Shepherd, Jack Downing, Jack G. Downing, Jake, Religion and Spirituality, WordPress
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My Daddy Was A Wise Man
In honor of Father’s Day, I will re-blog this poem in memory of my dad, afterall he was the inspiration for it. Thanks dad, may you rest in peace. Jack. MY DADDY WAS A WISE MAN I remember my daddy … Continue reading