Category Archives: Recommendations

Happiness is a Warm Ukulele

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Originally posted on Let's Have Another Piece of Pie:
I love to write about things that make people happy.  That bring a smile and a hope and joy. I hope this makes you happy as it has me. I…

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Clinton on Closing the Skills Gap

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Closing the Skills Gap The link above is to a Q&A segment where President Clinton comments on how to close the skills gap.  Former President Clinton sometimes drives me a little crazy, but he certainly is talented and he is … Continue reading →

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A World of Opportunity

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Tom Bolton

A World of Opportunity This is a link to a wonderful book, produced by the Wisconsin Conference of Global Ministries. The Wisconsin Conference Mission Giving booklet was created as a tool for local church pastors, mission and outreach committees, and … Continue reading →

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Human Trafficking Seminars

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Here is a listing of discussions on Human Trafficking in Milwaukee throughout the months of June and July: CYD_Human Trafficking Flyer If you click on the link, you can print out and share the flyer. Most of the speakers will … Continue reading →

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Ray Buckley on Importance of Our Names

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Ray Buckley Led an Inspiring Bible Study on the Importance of Our Names at Wisconsin Annual Conference. On Saturday, June 8th, Ray Buckley, a renowned author and speaker on Native American spirituality, presented an inspiring Bible Study on the importance … Continue reading →

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Living the Life

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Tom Bolton

In his book, The Cost of Discipleship, Dietrich Bonhoeffer wrote, “It is becoming clearer every day that the most urgent problem besetting our church is this: How can we live the Christian life in the modern world?” We are still … Continue reading →

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Thrilled that We Are Sent

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Tom Bolton

I will be at Wisconsin Annual Conference of the UMC for the next four days.  I’m glad to be there.  But I will really feel a gap as I miss our Second Saturday Servants mission on Saturday.  Just as I … Continue reading →

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