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Lessons from the Nativity Set

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Tom Bolton

In the message at First United Methodist Church of West Allis this past Sunday, we contemplated a few of the lessons we learn by pondering the scripture associated with some of the main characters that we see as we look … Continue reading →

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Posted on December 18, 2012 by Tom Bolton

Originally posted on Hopeful:
Saturday morning, I had been reading Matthew and John 13, and then went to Isaiah. We Care I was startled today at the many voices in the text– so many accents, so many tones under the…

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Posted on December 17, 2012 by Tom Bolton

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Christmas Music!

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Tom Bolton

One of the things that I especially like about Advent is that we have so many opprtunities to enjoy good music. I wish we had Christmas music throughout the year. Tonight Karen and I go to a special musical event … Continue reading →

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My Faith, Fragile, Help my Faith

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Tom Bolton

Thinking about, and writing about, my faith. My Faith, fragile, Help my Faith I believe, I believe, I believe, I believe, and yet: Help my unbelief today and yesterday and all this week and forever. How can it be? Redeemed … Continue reading →

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Remembering John

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Tom Bolton

I have been remembering my old friend John. John, in Days Gone Far Away This John seemed like some harsh philosopher when I first met him hiking home in sixty-nine. In those early days, I rarely saw him smile. But … Continue reading →

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Posted on November 26, 2012 by Tom Bolton

Originally posted on This Day With God – A Spiritual Journey:
God delivers His people so we can take courage and look to a bright future because we will have the advantage and our enemies will be burdened. Some of…

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