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”.
Truly Special People
Dear Lord; Happy Wednesday Father! This morning Father, the Malmstrom home was a flurry of activity. Jonathan and Aidan eagerly prepared for their first day of the new school year, and Shannon got herself ready for the first day in her new full-time position as a Para-Educator at the school as well. As we’ve discussed many times Lord, I’m very proud of my wife, and love seeing her so excited to take this step. And with the vision of her smile drifting through my mind, my prayers this morning have been focused on Shannon and all the...
read moreThe Ground Beneath Us
Dear Lord; Happy Tuesday Father! Well Father, I had a completely different post planned for today but once again, You’ve redirected me along a different path. At around 1:51pm EST, an earthquake measuring 5.8 in magnitude occurred in Mineral, Virginia, sending shocks outward reaching as far as New York; and shaking the ground under us here in Delaware as well. This was the first earthquake I’ve had any experience with Father, and it was to say the least unnerving. Once the initial surprise wore off however, my concerns immediately...
read moreMeditations Monday: Back to School
Dear Lord; Happy Meditations Monday Father! To begin our week’s conversations Lord, I first want to give You thanks for the Blessings You granted me this past weekend. Although a busy couple days to be sure, I was Blessed to spend them in the company of family and friends. I regularly find myself overwhelmed by the gifts You bring to my life, and thank You for Your continued Presence. I am indeed Blessed. Well Father, this Wednesday marks the return to classes for Jonathan and Aidan. And while they’re a little disappointed that the...
read moreOur Spiritual Surge Suppressor
Dear Lord; Happy Friday Father! Wow Lord… What a hectic day it’s been! As I’m sure You’re aware, we had some violent thunderstorms roll through here last night which always causes a “surge” (pun intended) in business the next day. In this instance, one of my clients took a spike which routed through their network wiring, killing off five machines and several pieces of infrastructure hardware… Not a pretty picture. As I was surveying and extracting the damaged equipment for repair this morning, it got me thinking that sin...
read moreThankful Thursday: The Right Perspective
Dear Lord; Happy Thankful Thursday Father! You know Father, as I’ve mentioned before I really LOVE Thankful Thursday posts. While I try to give thanks each day for the abundance of Blessings You grace me with, having a weekly post that leads me to recollect all the little things that bring a smile to my heart puts me in exactly the right perspective: Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NIV) I ran across a blog posting today...
read moreNot One Mistake
Dear Lord; Happy Wednesday Father! While doing some Internet research today Lord, I came across a poem that I’d like to share. I finally got a chance to finish reading “90 Minutes in Heaven” by Rev. Don Piper last night. And while I found it an inspiring, hope-filled story, Reverend Piper’s account left me with far more questions than answers. What I did take away from it however, was a reminder that we’re not meant to understand why some things happen; that’s where our Faith comes in. You’re the One with the “Big...
read moreDo Unto Others…
Dear Lord; Happy Tuesday Father! First off Father, I want to raise Kim Miller up in prayer to You once again. Her powerful testimony in the video I linked to in yesterday’s post has very much been in my thoughts, and continues to inspire further introspection of my own Faith. Lord, please grant Kim Your peace, Your comfort and if it be Your Will, Your healing that she may continue to know Your abundant presence in her life. Today Father, I’d like to discuss manners and courtesy, or more specifically the lack of them I’ve been seeing...
read moreMeditations Monday: Our Darkest Hour
Dear Lord; Happy Meditations Monday Father! Well Father, it certainly was a busy weekend, but all-in-all a wonderful couple days’ time spent enjoying time with family and good friends. With Jonathan still at Kamp and Aidan spending the night with friends, Shannon and I got to go out Friday evening for a fun “date night” (I so love “dating” my wife Lord…). Saturday morning we picked up Aidan, and spent the remainder of the morning attending the closing ceremonies at Kay’s Kamp. We got some quiet time to rest Saturday...
read moreThe Broken Road
Dear Lord; Happy Friday Father! Whew… What a week it’s been Lord. Between a hectic schedule at my office, my visit to Kay’s Kamp and a myriad of other “life” events (getting new tires for the car, dealing with ill dogs, etc..), I’m quite ready for the weekend to begin. That being said Father, even with the fast-paced nature of the past few days I’ve had a very deep sense of Your Presence this week. That embodiment of peace in my Spirit has helped keep me focused, calm and joyful throughout, and for that I thank You. To...
read moreThankful Thursday: Kampers Give Thanks
Dear Lord; Happy Thankful Thursday Father! As I wrote to You yesterday Father, Wednesday morning I was Blessed with the opportunity to visit Kay’s Kamp at St. Andrew’s School, and got to witness first-hand the wonderful work the Kamp Staff does for the children that attend. As Jonathan has been a Kamper since they opened their doors in 2009, it was an emotional and eye-opening visit for me, and I left feeling very thankful for the Blessings You deliver through their hands. As part of my visit, I spent time with the “Newsletter...
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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. 
