Oct 20, 2010
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The question of my “Phather Phil” designation has come up a number of times recently, so I thought it made sense to post an answer for all to see. When I received my Ordination back in September 2009, some friends and I were having a discussion as to what they would call me in a Ministerial context. I explained that for a number of reasons, Father Phil was appropriate and what I’d chosen to go by. Shortly thereafter, one of them sent me an email and in the message referred to me as Phather Phil. She explained that as my Religious and Spiritual perspectives were in some cases non-traditional, that name seemed much more fitting (and it played on my first name nicely). I liked it, so it stuck and phatherphil.org followed shortly thereafter. 🙂
Oct 19, 2010
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Dear Lord; Yesterday, a FaceBook posting from a good friend started the wheels in my head turning. It said: “Happiness is a CHOICE”. While seemingly obvious, it’s really not. We all strive to be happy in this life, however in many cases that endeavor takes us directions that really don’t bring us any closer to it. Please help guide each of us to that Path of Inner Peace, so we can focus on what true Happiness really is. Amen. ~Phather Phil
Oct 18, 2010
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Dear Lord; Yesterday the Family and I went for a long walk in Blackbird State Forest. It was a beautiful day, and we spent the time collecting nature items for Shannon’s students and taking photos of the bountiful life around us. In that serene, magnificent setting in the company of those I love, I felt Your Presence all around me, and knew I was truly Blessed. Amen. ~Phather Phil
Oct 15, 2010
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Dear Lord; My prayers this morning are focused on a good friend who was in a car accident today. Please help Heal his body and spirit, and provide Loving Comfort to his family throughout this ordeal. Amen. ~Phather Phil
Oct 14, 2010
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Dear Lord; Today my thoughts and prayers go out to some friends who have been dealing with a number of emotionally charged situations as of late. These are very good people, and they’re very much in need of a break. Please wrap these people in Your Loving Arms, and give them Comfort knowing that You’re with them. Amen. ~Phather Phil
Hi, I’m Phil Malmstrom, a.k.a. Phather Phil. I’m self-employed, father of two wonderful young men, an ordained minister who delights in spreading Jesus’ Message of Hope and Love, a science-fiction junkie, an aspiring photographer and above all that one of God’s Children who rejoices in His Blessings each day. 
