Monthly Archives: February 2015

Match Day for Milwaukee Rescue Mission

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Tom Bolton

Originally posted on Hopeful:
Thursday (March 13) is match day at Milwaukee Rescue Mission, and it is an especially good day to make a donation to the Rescue Mission: http://matchdaymke.razoo.com/story/Milwaukee-Rescue-Mission You can enter it now and it will post on…

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Obama via Walker

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Tom Bolton

I thought this opinion piece article from the Washington Post is worth reading–less for what it says about Walker and more for what it says about what people imply about President Obama. Dana Milbank, Opinion writer, started his piece: “I … Continue reading →

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The Vine

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Tom Bolton

I am repeating this poem for Lent 2015. I wrote this short poem on February 24, 2012, after prayer. I was deep in prayer that day, and came away thinking about fruits of the spirit. I don’t think it was specifically … Continue reading →

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On James 3:15-17

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Tom Bolton

WISDOM! On James 3:15-17 Wise on Early Paths The wisdom comes to us after many steps, and when filled with Jesus and aware. This wisdom comes to us as we live, and we live righteously and humbly. This wisdom often … Continue reading →

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A Neglected Means of Grace

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Tom Bolton

Steven W. Manskar, D. Min. is a clergy member of the Minnesota Conference of The United Methodist Church. He was a pastor for ten years until 1999 when he joined the staff of the Leadership Ministries Division of the General … Continue reading →

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Fasting Notes

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Tom Bolton

I recorded most of this in 2012, but as I prepare to start a class/discussion group on Fasting, it seems timely to review this. I had good experience with fasting in 2011, but it became more complicated after my diabetes … Continue reading →

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Transfigured

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Tom Bolton

Originally posted on Hopeful:
Reflecting on Matt 7: 1-13 and Luke 9: 28-36 Passing Through the Cloud I too hiked up that mountain, following the master, and I stayed just outside of that thick cloud for too long. I listened and…

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