Monthly Archives: June 2013

Be Inspired to Overcome Difficult Circumstances

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Originally posted on This Day With God – A Spiritual Journey:
The lesson learned for me as I read Psalm 137 is how we should respond to a difficult situation? We should cheer up for there is hope for the…

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New Day in Mission

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Tom Bolton

New Day in Mission Gaston Ntambo, pilot for the United Methodist Wings of the Morning aviation ministry in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, has begun his week-long journey home. He is flying a refurbished Cessna Grand Caravan — a … Continue reading →

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Teen Serve Worship 2013

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Teen Serve Worship 2013 I went on Teen Serve Missions with our Youth Group in 2010 and 2011.  My son has been there on staff for the past two years.  I am missing being there this summer.  I made many … Continue reading →

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Feeding Hungry Children

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Feeding Hungry Children This is an awesome project in North Georgia. The Smart Lunch, Smart Kid program was created to assist the more than 800,000 students in Georgia who receive a free or reduced-price lunch during the school year but … Continue reading →

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Opening my Mind in The Marvelous Land of Oz

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Tom Bolton

As a few of my friends know, I select two “off-kilter projects” for myself each year. They aren’t really so odd, but they take my mind in different directions from what I am accustomed. In 2013, my OKPs are to get … Continue reading →

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Lift High the Cross

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Tom Bolton

This is a favorite hymn of mine. I love the regal, glorious tune and the message of missionary evangelism. My favorite arrangement of this is one that Laurie Halvorsen plays on the organ at First United Methodist Church of West … Continue reading →

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Peace

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Peace, Not Alone I hear the cries and I feel the hurt, But I yearn to leave it.  I seek instead the warmth and embrace of Jesus, Friend and guide, fisherman, healer, guide. When I leave this world in prayer, … Continue reading →

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