Emails to God
Each weekday I transpose and share the whispers and messages God places on my heart in the form of “Emails to God”.
Thankful Thursday: Passing the Tradition
Dear Lord; Happy Thankful Thursday Father! Once again Father, we come to the Thankful Thursday edition of PhatherPhil.org. In addition to adding to my continuing list of Blessings, I’m also pleased to have “passed on” this tradition to Lindsay over at The Evatt’s Beautiful Mess. She writes a wonderfully fun, devotional blog and it’s always a Blessing to read it. Today’s her first Thankful Thursday post, and hopefully it’s just the beginning of many to come! And now Lord, on to my list! This week, I’ve been especially...
read moreGod’s Comfort Zone
Dear Lord; Happy Wednesday Father! We’re a cautious bunch Father… Too cautious in many respects. Over the last month or so Lord, I’ve felt You urgently calling me to take some leaps; to step outside my “comfort zone” and reach out to others in a much more significant way. I love those “nudges” Father, and I’ve enjoyed increasing my outreach efforts… But it’s not enough. I’ve still been playing it safe. I’ve fallen into the trap that so many others have Lord; instead of placing my fears, insecurities and biases...
read moreMeditations Monday (Tuesday Edition): Our Beautiful Fabric
Dear Lord; Happy Meditations Mon… Um, Tuesday Father! Well Father, to begin with I want to thank You for a lovely three-day-weekend. Other than some much-needed housecleaning, we were Blessed to enjoy quality time with friends, have a fun “Date Night” out, and help another of our friends celebrate her 40th birthday by hosting a surprise party at the house. All-in-all it was a very pleasant few days respite, and I’m very grateful for that time. As we’ve discussed many times Lord, Shannon and I consider our friends one of Your most...
read moreAs Long As You’ll Permit
Dear Lord; Happy Friday Father! Thank You Father!! Thank You, thank You, thank You!! What a wonderful Blessing You’ve given us Lord… Such a beautiful way to start the weekend! For those who follow our conversations and don’t know the source of my joy Father, please indulge me while I explain. A couple months ago, we had Jonathan in for his yearly check-up with his pediatrician. It was a routine visit, but due to his complicated medical situation (Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis), doctor’s appointments always place some concern in our...
read moreThankful Thursday: Our Most Precious Blessing
Dear Lord; Happy Thankful Thursday Father! Once again Lord, we come to the day of the week on which I add to the ever-growing list of Blessings You’ve bestowed on me. Between Hurricane Irene, the kids starting school, Shannon starting her new job, and a significant spike in business at my office, it’s certainly been a roller-coaster of a week. Funny enough, through all of the ups-and-downs we’ve gone through this past seven days, Your Blessings have shined brilliantly through it all. Therefore Father, continuing where I left off last...
read moreThe Veil of Self-Doubt
Dear Lord; Happy Wednesday Father! You know Lord, it always brings a smile to my face when I have one of those moments when I realize you’re trying to tell me something. 🙂 I spent some time today with a friend who’s been going through a series of rough personal situations over the last year or so. I’m not at liberty to go into much detail here as it was a private conversation, but You know who she is Father. We chatted for a while about the issues she’s been facing, how her life has changed over the past year, and the overall...
read morePraying in Arrogance
Dear Lord; Happy Tuesday Father! I love when You place things on my heart Lord… I gain so much perspective from those moments. As You know, I’ve been in “worry mode” lately Father; worried about the business not doing as well as I’d like, worried about the kids being prepared to go back to school, worried about not having medical insurance at the moment, and worried that all this worrying is getting in the way of my hearing You clearly. And although I’m usually able to squelch those feelings by focusing on the many Blessings in...
read moreMeditations Monday: Gentle Instruction
Dear Lord; Happy Meditations Monday Father! Well Father, life is beginning to return to normal here in Delaware following the excitement surrounding Hurricane Irene this past weekend. And while this particular storm wasn’t nearly as powerful as many that strike other parts of the country, for an underprepared East Coast which seldom sees weather of that nature, it was a challenge nonetheless. Needless to say Lord, it made for an eventful weekend and one we won’t forget anytime soon. For those dealing with damage, pain or loss from...
read moreOn A Lighter Note
Dear Lord; Happy Friday Father! With hurricane Irene looming to our South Father, folks around here are very much consumed with preparing themselves for a difficult and potentially dangerous weekend. We’ve made basic preparations ourselves; ensuring adequate supplies of food, water, propane and medications, as well as taking in any loose items from the deck and yard. Tensions are running high for many people on the East Coast right now Lord, but Your Presence brings comfort to the chaos. I pray that Your peace is felt by all those...
read moreThankful Thursday: On Our Toes
Dear Lord; Happy Thankful Thursday Father! Well Father, You’re certainly providing us with an eventful week here in Delaware. Between the earthquake that we experienced on Tuesday and the impending arrival of hurricane Irene this weekend, we’re very much “on our toes” around here. And while we’ll of course be preparing as best we can for the potential effects of the storm, my fears are allayed by the knowledge that we’re in Your capable hands. It’s been a slightly stressful week for me Lord, however as always Your Blessings...
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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. 
