Category Archives: Leadership

Asking Questions versus Telling Answers

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Tom Bolton

It was a simple question, but six months later the words still formed how the young leader processed life. On a walk with my son, he related that he was still processing a question I asked him six months earlier.…

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Studying Mere Christianity

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Tom Bolton

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=KeBU5yck2ss This blog may be mostly for John and me. We are participating in a C.S. Lewis reading plan throughout 2013. But I know many others who have studied Mere Christianity this past year, and so this may be a … Continue reading →

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It is Finished

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Tom Bolton

This is a wonderful message by Rev. Steven Manskar–a good start to my Saturday. “When Jesus had received the wine, he said, ‘It is finished.’ Then he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.” John 19:30   Related articles It … Continue reading →

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Bonhoeffer’s Confirmation Sermon

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Tom Bolton

I had decided last year to present this sermon by Bonhoeffer to our Confirmation Class in the form of a letter, handed to each of them and each parent, before our Confirmation Service in May.  I think I will do that … Continue reading →

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Teamwork and 1 Chronicles

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Teamwork and 1 Chronicles A good leader has faith, applies that faith as the Lord guides, has followers that buy into a plan, and surrounds themselves with good team members. David had proven that he was a great leader as … Continue reading →

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King Day

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Tom Bolton

We celebrate the leadership of Dr. Martin Luther King today. Some great words by Dr. King: A great hymn by Charles Wesley:

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Men in the Church

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Tom Bolton

I read Patrick Morley’s post in 2011 at Michael Hyatt’s Intentional Leadership blog. He says “Everyone knows we have a “men problem.” You can hear about it on CNN, read about it in the New York Times, and watch the … Continue reading →

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