Tag Archives: Dietrich Bonhoeffer

On Grace

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Tom Bolton

Contemplating Bonhoeffer more and focusing on Jesus, I wrote this Tuesday. Grace, Held Each Day I accept this grace with eyes wide open, Fully knowing the value, the steep price paid. Today I am full of grace, given freely to … Continue reading →

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Grace

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Tom Bolton

Many Americans have been greatly moved by Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s comments on Cheap and Costly Grace.  When we think about it though, we are often intimidated by the concept of costly grace.  We are challenged far beyond our comfort.  Today  I … Continue reading →

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Today in Christ

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Tom Bolton

I wrote this early Sunday morning after my morning devotions. I have been reading much from my Bonhoeffer library, and I believe I had been reading the 107th Psalm on Sunday too. I think I was influenced by my general … Continue reading →

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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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In Quiet, Listening and Reflections

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Tom Bolton

(I’m reflecting on Galatians and reading Bonhoeffer still.) Today I look in a mirror, and I see there Brother Dietrich behind me at ten o’clock,  and I’m learning to listen, and I’m joyous in this community–even when disappointed in us– … 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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