Category Archives: Recommendations

Match Day at Milwaukee Rescue Mission

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Thursday (March 14) is match day at Milwaukee Rescue Mission, and it is an especially good day to make a donation to the Rescue Mission: matchdaymke.razoo.com/Milwaukee-Rescue-Mission Thank you for generously giving to help Milwaukee’s hurting and homeless on Thursday! http://vimeo.com/4482583  Good … Continue reading →

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In the Neighborhood

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Our Second Saturday Servants group from West Allis First UMC will be working at Northcott Neighborhood House the next three months. In fact, we are going there today.  A small crew will also be making sandwiches each month for delivery … Continue reading →

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Dying Well According to John Wesley

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Dying Well According to John Wesley I was inspired by this article by Chris Johnson earlier this week. He says, “Most importantly, Wesley knew the secret to dying well was living well.  Keeping our end in view reminds us that … Continue reading →

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How Are We Equipped for Every Good Work

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Tom Bolton

I’ve been participating in a Lay Servant Class in the Milwaukee Metro District UMC on Saturdays–Equipped for Every Good Work. It has added to my repertoire on Spiritual Gifts study these past two weeks. Our book, Equipped for Every Good Work: … Continue reading →

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Heifer families achieve life-changing transformation

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Heifer families achieve life-changing transformation The link above is to a new story of transformation at Heifer International.  Check it out! Pens inside the pigsty served as bedrooms for each of the family members — one for Thuy, her husband, … Continue reading →

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Loving Your Work

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Loving Your Work I read many different periodicals, and my life is enriched by the great media available to me.  I had not known the writing of San Francisco Chronicle’s David Perlman, a long-tome science writer.  He is 94, and still churning … Continue reading →

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Final Words

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Tom Bolton

At West Allis First United Methodist Church, we had our first group session, studying Adam Hamilton’s short 2011 book, Final Word From the Cross.  We discussed the First Chapter, Father Forgive Them, Wednesday night.  (We also had a wonderful lunch … Continue reading →

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