Monthly Archives: June 2012

Bonhoeffer on Discipleship

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Tom Bolton

As I have been reading the biography of Dietrich Bonhoeffer (Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy), I have pored over translations of some of his books this past week. I am presenting here some of his comments about discipleship. There is … Continue reading →

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In Quiet, Listening and Reflections

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Tom Bolton

(I’m reflecting on Galatians and reading Bonhoeffer still.) Today I look in a mirror, and I see there Brother Dietrich behind me at ten o’clock,  and I’m learning to listen, and I’m joyous in this community–even when disappointed in us– … Continue reading →

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Bonhoeffer on Work and Prayer

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Tom Bolton

After the first morning hour [of prayer], the Christian’s day until evening belongs to work. “People go out to their work and to their labor until the evening” (Ps. 104:23). In most cases a community of Christians living together will … Continue reading →

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Bonhoeffer Deeply Moving Me

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Tom Bolton

https://tbolto.wordpress.com/2012/03/18/bonhoeffer-trailer/ I posted a trailer for this wonderful Dietrich Bonhoeffer biography in March. I’ve been re-reading the book this week, and to say that it is moving me is an understatement. Bonhoeffer’s words really get under my skin. I think … Continue reading →

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Confirmation Haiku Experiments

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Tom Bolton

Written around the time of our 2010 Confirmation service: In soft May flowers, These faithful new believers Share new unbelief. Pushing through spring reds, New brothers and sisters Lift high our loving Christ. As dew on new grass, These faithful seven … Continue reading →

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Posted on June 21, 2012 by Tom Bolton

Originally posted on John Meunier:
John Wesley wrote in his journal Oct. 6, 1774: I met those of our society who had votes in the ensuing election, and advised them, 1. To vote, without fee or reward, for the person…

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Creeds

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Tom Bolton

For most of my life, I was very reluctant to see any value in creeds.  It seemed to be too much rote, with too many inflexible ideas. But then I listened to Krista Tippet’s 2003 interview with Jaroslav Pelikan, who died … Continue reading →

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