Category Archives: Recommendations

Money Squirming

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Tom Bolton

John Meunier had us all squirming about money and social principles yesterday. I think that is good for us, so I’m pointing in that direction this week. I’m thanking John too. Here is a link to his blog on Methodism … Continue reading →

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Bonhoeffer on Community Health

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Tom Bolton

I have been subscribing to a 40 day devotional on Dietrich Bonhoeffer and his wisdom this past month. The daily email comes to me from Bible Gateway and I have greatly valued it. Today, there was this message from Bonhoeffer: … Continue reading →

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Homelessness Information in Milwaukee

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Tom Bolton

Homelessness Information in Milwaukee

There is excelent information in this report to help us understand the issues surrounding homelessness in Milwauke County.

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Bonhoeffer on Discipleship

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Tom Bolton

As I have been reading the biography of Dietrich Bonhoeffer (Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy), I have pored over translations of some of his books this past week. I am presenting here some of his comments about discipleship. There is … Continue reading →

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Bonhoeffer on Work and Prayer

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Tom Bolton

After the first morning hour [of prayer], the Christian’s day until evening belongs to work. “People go out to their work and to their labor until the evening” (Ps. 104:23). In most cases a community of Christians living together will … Continue reading →

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Bonhoeffer Deeply Moving Me

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Tom Bolton

https://tbolto.wordpress.com/2012/03/18/bonhoeffer-trailer/ I posted a trailer for this wonderful Dietrich Bonhoeffer biography in March. I’ve been re-reading the book this week, and to say that it is moving me is an understatement. Bonhoeffer’s words really get under my skin. I think … Continue reading →

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Posted on June 21, 2012 by Tom Bolton

Originally posted on John Meunier:
John Wesley wrote in his journal Oct. 6, 1774: I met those of our society who had votes in the ensuing election, and advised them, 1. To vote, without fee or reward, for the person…

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