Category Archives: Recommendations

Christmas Tithe

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Tom Bolton

Christmas Tithe Jim Wallis has written this month on Christmas giving: Religion is far too judgmental. Surveys show that many people think that, especially a new generation of young people who — more than ever before — are checking the … Continue reading →

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Painted Prayerbook

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Tom Bolton

Pinted Prayerbook Now when these things begin to take place, stand up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near. —Luke 21.28 I really like this blog, and the Advent retreat sounds promising.

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Make Room for Youth Dane County Wisconsin

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Tom Bolton

Foolishly, I had not thought of Dane County having much of an issue with chronic homelessness.  I guess I need to be aware that it is everywhere. This is a well-done video on homeless youth in Madison and surrounding communities: … Continue reading →

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Disciples Thanksgiving

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Tom Bolton

Today I am giving thanks for my Disciple Bible Study class at First United Methodist Church of West Allis.  Truly, it has been a marvelous curriculum, and I was with a wonderful group. Disciples Act Disciples place themselves under the power … Continue reading →

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Praise the Lord

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Tom Bolton

Psalm 113 Praise the LORD ! You who serve the LORD —praise! Praise the LORD ’s name! Let the LORD ’s name be blessed from now until forever from now! From sunrise to sunset, let the LORD ’s name be … Continue reading →

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Dale Tedder’s CS Lewis Reading Plan

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Tom Bolton

I like this idea of a CS Lewis reading plan for 2013. Reading Lewis has been eye-opening in my family this year.  This was in Dale Tedder’s blog earlier this week http://daletedder.wordpress.com/2012/11/13/a-year-with-c-s-lewis/ His “goals for this focus are, first of … Continue reading →

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Homeless Vets

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Tom Bolton

Yesterday was Veterans Day, and Marketplace presented a good story on the topic of Homeless Vets on their ongoing Wealth and Poverty Desk. I’m happy that Marketplace is covering these topics. Here is a link to the story: http://www.marketplace.org/topics/wealth-poverty/homeless-vets-face-challenges-filing-disability-claims  

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