Category Archives: Disciplines

Praying

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Tom Bolton

I wrote this poem and prayer in 2012.  Prayerful In the morning sunshine, with waves advancing Near my feet, near my soul, Soothing voice deep within my spirit, I listen. Listening to that still, powerful voice, Each word touches me … Continue reading →

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Faith

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Tom Bolton

I was thinking about, and writing about, my faith when I wrote this in December 2012. 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 … 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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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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Atonement and The Method of Methodism-Part 2: Self-Denial

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Tom Bolton

More good material from Steve Manskar.

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OUR DAILY SABBATH REST IN CHRIST JESUS

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Tom Bolton

This is a wonderful Lenten devotional from Pastor Tim at Adoration Lutheran; we love our friends at Adoration Lutheran Church.

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One Great Hour of Sharing

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Tom Bolton

Great information on One Great Hour of Sharing, an opportunity we can jump onto this Sunday:                                       One Great Hour of Sharing For more than 50 years, United Methodist congregations have been taking part in a special One Great Hour … Continue reading →

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