Tag Archives: Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Living the Life

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Tom Bolton

In his book, The Cost of Discipleship, Dietrich Bonhoeffer wrote, “It is becoming clearer every day that the most urgent problem besetting our church is this: How can we live the Christian life in the modern world?” We are still … Continue reading →

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Passage by and About Bonhoeffer

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Dietrich Bonhoeffer:  On Hitler, Grace, the Cross, Our Cross, Church and Life Together This is an excellent posting on key statements by and about Dietrich Bonhoeffer.  I’m really happy to post the link here. Two of my favorite pasages are: “Cheap … Continue reading →

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Discipleship Pondering

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Tom Bolton

I have been going back to Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s The Cost of Discipleship lately. We sometimes lose the focus in our discipleship. How can we Christian’s lose our focus on Jesus?  And yet we do!  Bonhoeffer wrote: “Costly grace is the … Continue reading →

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Bonhoeffer’s Confirmation Sermon

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Tom Bolton

I had decided last year to present this sermon by Bonhoeffer to our Confirmation Class in the form of a letter, handed to each of them and each parent, before our Confirmation Service in May.  I think I will do that … Continue reading →

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Not Cheap

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Not Cheap We are forgiven and filled with grace; shall we not yet repent? We are in communion with a radical master; shall we not confess who we are and recognize him? We are baptized in water pure and eternal; … Continue reading →

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To Always be Walking With Those Who are Always With Us

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Tom Bolton

I wrote this poem during my devotions on September 14. I am thinking about the balance between being with and supporting those who have special needs of many sorts, and truly supporting them as they take risks and grow.    Always … Continue reading →

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Grounded in Prayer

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Tom Bolton

Grounded in Prayer No longer am I bapfuye behagazi. I am restored, bright-eyed in this community. And yet, wide-awake, I am disturbed too often. The call of Christ is welcome, and I grab it as shelter, and yet, There is … Continue reading →

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