Monthly Archives: April 2014

Happy Birthday June Jentz!

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Tom Bolton

  Today we are celebrating the 80th birthday of June Jentz, my mother-in law.  Happy birthday! Mother June, Sister June Of mothers lost and mothers found, and love learned and lived, I found mother June in my life. In decades … Continue reading →

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Manskar: Atonement and the Methodist Way Conclusion

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Tom Bolton

Manskar: Atonement and the Methodist Way Conclusion I’ve been sharing links to Rev. Steven Manskar’s series on Atonement and the Methodist Way.  He concluded his series with a great description of modern groups in the Wesleyan tradition yesterday.  I want … Continue reading →

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Why is it Good Friday?

Posted on April 18, 2014 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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Found

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Tom Bolton

I’m contemplating Romans 8:28.                     Found Again Known to be lost, and never quite known as I was, the true nature of Christ brings me where I am meant to be. I have seen in this exploration the fuzziness and … Continue reading →

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Steven Manskar on Atonement and Method

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Tom Bolton

Steven Manskar on Atonement and Method Speaking about cross-bearing, United Methodist Pastor and leader Steven Manskar has been presenting a strong series on atonement.  Yesterday’s blog started out, “Jesus tells those who want to be his followers to “take up … Continue reading →

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Presence

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Tom Bolton

I am pondering Bonhoeffer and Genesis 1:27 today. “Man only knows who he is in the light of God.” —Christology, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Genesis 1:27             In the Light of God’s Presence It is here in the light of Christ, where … Continue reading →

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Grace So Costly

Posted on April 14, 2014 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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