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A New ChildFund Video

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Tom Bolton

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnCB0DNp_n8&feature=youtu.be

ChildFund does a good job with their videos and i thought this new one is particularly effective.

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Lay Servants

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Tom Bolton

I’m doing a re-run of a popular posting from April today, as I catch up on life–after my fantastic trip to COR Leadership Institute last week. I plan blogs of poetry next Tuesday and Thursday. One of my favorite activities … Continue reading →

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Thinking on World Homeless Day

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Tom Bolton

The purpose of World Homeless Day is to draw attention to homeless people’s needs locally and provide opportunities for the community to get involved in responding to homelessness, while taking advantage of the stage an ‘international day’ provides. This World … Continue reading →

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Posted on October 9, 2012 by Tom Bolton

Originally posted on Morning Story and Dilbert:
We were the only family with children in the restaurant. I sat Erik in a high chair and noticed everyone was quietly eating and talking. Suddenly, Erik squealed with glee and said, “Hi…

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COR Leadership Institute: Finding Leadership Principles in the Ten Commandments

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Tom Bolton

At this year’s Church of the Resurrection Leadership Institute, I attended as my second pre-conference workshop on Wednesday: A Brief Overview of the 10 Timeless Principles for Next Generation Leaders. This packed presentation by Jim Lucas illustrated the bridge  of … Continue reading →

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I am an Optimist

Posted on September 29, 2012 by Tom Bolton

My friends know that I love Optimist International.  I appreciate the fact that the group is focused on being friends to Youth. I certainly like the activities that my chapter sponsors to lift up youth. In club activities, I am regularly … Continue reading →

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Posted on September 28, 2012 by Tom Bolton

Originally posted on Along For The Ride:
Make peace with your past so it doesn’t spoil your present. What others think of you is none of your business Time heals almost everything. Give the time some time No one is…

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