Category Archives: Recommendations

Unshakable Hope

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Unshakable Hope I am sharing a blog from a favorite blog buddy of mine.  (Can I call Bill a “buddy” even though we haven’t met face to face?  I hope it is okay.) In recounting the story of Lee Strobel, who … Continue reading →

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Heaven Prep

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Tom Bolton

I’ve been thinking lately about the fact that we find some of Paradise on earth when we are in relationship with the resurrected Jesus.  I’m not sure we always see it, but I have found it in my life.  I … 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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Maundy Thursday Playlist

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Maundy Thursday Playlist http://sojo.net/blogs/2012/04/05/maundy-thursday-last-supper-and-gethsemane (This is a link to a page from Sojourners.) This is a page from Sojourners in 2012.  It includes a playlist of songs inspired by or that speak in some way to the Holy Week journey that brings … 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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The 1% Infographic Animation

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Tom Bolton

My wife sent me a link to this graphical presentation about wealth distribution in America. I had thought that I had some basic knowledge of the distribution and the inequality, but I was way off. I actually had to watch this … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 20, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Originally posted on shelbycourtland:
Wherever I will sleep tonight, I’ll get another bedbug bite. No comfort shall I know, in cots, row after row. No peaceful dreams for me. No cocoa, no hot tea. Just a smelly, creaking cot and…

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