Tag Archives: Disciples

Why We Are Disciples

Posted on February 19, 2023 by Tom Bolton

I loved the recent essay in the UMC Discipleship Ministries page. I am copying some here with my short notes added. DISCIPLESHIP THROUGH ACTS OF COMPASSION, JUSTICE, WORSHIP, AND DEVOTION To witness to Jesus Christ in the world means to … 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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Disciples Act

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Tom Bolton

We’ve studied the Bible for 19 weeks now in our Disciple Bible class at First United Methodist Church of West Allis.  Truly, it is a marvelous curriculum, and I am with a wonderful group.  I have thought about how the … Continue reading →

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Today’s Disciples

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Tom Bolton

One of my favorite activities over the past two years has been to facilitate sessions of the Basic Lay Servant Class for new and mature Methodists in the Metro District of Milwaukee.  We call that course Today’s Disciples, and it … Continue reading →

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