Monthly Archives: March 2013

It is Finished

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Tom Bolton

This is a wonderful message by Rev. Steven Manskar–a good start to my Saturday. “When Jesus had received the wine, he said, ‘It is finished.’ Then he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.” John 19:30   Related articles It … Continue reading →

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Crucifixion by Bartolome Esteban Murillo

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Bartolomé Esteban Murillo (born late December 1617, baptized January 1, 1618 – April 3, 1682) was a Spanish Baroque painter. Although he is best known for his religious works, Murillo also produced a considerable number of paintings of contemporary women … Continue reading →

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Why do we Call Good Friday Good Friday?

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Tom Bolton

It may be a corruption of “God’s Friday,” as noted in this link from the Global Board of Discipleship website. http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=4841001&ct=3333479 Here are some key points from that article: The source of our term for the Friday before Easter, “Good … Continue reading →

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Maundy Thursday Playlist

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Maundy Thursday Playlist http://sojo.net/blogs/2012/04/05/maundy-thursday-last-supper-and-gethsemane (This is a link to a page from Sojourners.) This is a page from Sojourners in 2012.  It includes a playlist of songs inspired by or that speak in some way to the Holy Week journey that brings … Continue reading →

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So Costly

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Tom Bolton

So Costly Grace so costly, the cross is constructed again, true life found in grace. God is at the center, caring, other-person concerned. This life is given through God’s grace, serving life, graced by the love of God. (c) Tom … Continue reading →

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Bonhoeffer’s Confirmation Sermon

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Tom Bolton

I had decided last year to present this sermon by Bonhoeffer to our Confirmation Class in the form of a letter, handed to each of them and each parent, before our Confirmation Service in May.  I think I will do that … Continue reading →

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The 1% Infographic Animation

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Tom Bolton

My wife sent me a link to this graphical presentation about wealth distribution in America. I had thought that I had some basic knowledge of the distribution and the inequality, but I was way off. I actually had to watch this … Continue reading →

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