Category Archives: Recommendations

Crucifixion by Bartolome Esteban Murillo

Posted on January 8, 2015 by Tom Bolton

Originally posted on Hopeful:
Bartolomé Esteban Murillo (born late December 1617, baptized January 1, 1618 – April 3, 1682) was a Spanish Baroque painter. Although he is best known for his religious works, Murillo also produced a considerable number of…

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John Wesley on Prayer: reblogged

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Tom Bolton

I am re-blogging my four posts that got the most views in 2014.  I’m not sure these are my best blogs, but they have the most attractive key words.  (Tomorrow, I will re-blog Crucifixion by Bartolome Esteban Murillo, which is a … Continue reading →

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Thomas Kemper’s Mission Musings for Advent

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Tom Bolton

Thomas Kemper is the General Secretary for Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church- See more at: http://www.umcmission.org/learn-about-us/news-and-stories/2014/december/1218becomingkairos#sthash.jUiL2y1D.dpuf He regularly writes an essay–Mission Musings–and I particularly am moved by his Advent message this year. You may see the full message … Continue reading →

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A Special Christmas Offering

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Tom Bolton

I might have called this a “Christmas gift” or “Christmas offering>, but I like the message as it is. I’m repeating this recommendation from 2012. It ties in well with the Advent Book study we have been enjoying at West … Continue reading →

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Anticipating Thanksgiving

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Tom Bolton

I love the Thanksgiving Holiday–have for many years.  Here is a great Thanksgiving hymn as I prepare some this morning.

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World Homeless Day Connecting

Posted on October 11, 2014 by Tom Bolton

Originally posted on Hopeful:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=n9I5Y7hKZZA The purpose of World Homeless Day (on 10/10 each year) is to draw attention to homeless persons’ needs locally and provide opportunities for the community to get involved in responding to homelessness. It is a…

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Happy Hobbit Week

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Tom Bolton

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