Category Archives: Reflecting on Missions

Bread for the World

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Tom Bolton

This video from Notre Dame seems to be appropriate accompaniment for thoughts about Bread for the World. http://www.bread.org/institute/ 2013 Hunger Report The Institute’s new report — Within Reach: Global Development Goals — calls for a final push to meet the … Continue reading →

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Health Boards Video

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Important information about UMC and Health Boards! http://www.umcmission.org/Give-to-Mission/The-Advance

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Friday Call for Help

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Tom Bolton

I am thinking that I may make this a regular feature on Fridays: I’ll ask my readers for ideas and suggestions on a topic I am working on. I’m looking for a crafty, but simple, mission project that may productively … Continue reading →

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Development Assistance: Where Does It Lead?

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Tom Bolton

This is the seventh essay in the Bread For the World compilation on Development Assistance, which I have been highlighting for the past seven week. You may read all 7 Development Works essays in a wonderful PDF that is available … Continue reading →

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Mentally ill and Homeless

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Mentally ill and Homeless I read this article on Thursday, and thought it was well-done, and then I forgot where I read it.  I wanted to share this content so I searched for it this morning.  I recommend the article. … Continue reading →

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Declining Homlessness

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Declining Homlessness This is an article worth contemplating. The full story is at the link above. Despite a housing crisis, a great recession, rising income inequality, and elevated poverty, there is some good news among the most vulnerable segment of … Continue reading →

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Bread For the World: Development Works! Six

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Tom Bolton

I have been sharing links to a wonderful series by Bread For the World: Development Works! This week I am sharing the sixth essay–Development Assistance: A Key Part of the Immigration Puzzle. Please click on the link above and read … Continue reading →

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