Monthly Archives: October 2012


Originally posted on The Other Side of Forty:
I dressed warmly for the Vanderbilt game last night. Even so, I was getting cold before halftime. I’m sure the metal bleachers didn’t help. What I’ve discovered is that it’s easy being…

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Abba, Thank You Today


I was contemplating prayer and two classes I have attended recently on prayer. Abba, Thank You Today Abba, Abba, how I missed you, Even as you were by me all the time. In your presence, you are so large, so … Continue reading

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Truly we ARE beloved. Isn’t it interesting how young ones can often see that better than we older ones.

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Originally posted on Tim's Blog – Just One Train Wreck After Another:
When Jesus came down from the mountainside, large crowds followed him.  A man with leprosy came and knelt before him and said, “Lord, if you are willing,…

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Not Bewitched, Away from Turkey


As I walked last Thursday, with heavy clouds low upon the horizon, I remembered my class from Wednesday night, and claimed the fredom of the Gospel. Not Bewitched, Away from Turkey I learn somehow, in ways I cannot describe, to … Continue reading

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Personal Mission


Soulmanly wrote and published this blog today, and it captures some ideas that have been very important to me this year: If It Isn’t Personal, It Isn’t Mission “On Christmas Eve I went to St. Patrick’s Cathedral….It had dawned on … Continue reading

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These Days


These Days Freedom, discovered in new ways once doubted, with relationships restored, life love-filled and joyful. (c) Tom Bolton, Milwaukee, October 12, 2012

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