Tag Archives: Fasting

A Neglected Means of Grace

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Tom Bolton

Steven W. Manskar, D. Min. is a clergy member of the Minnesota Conference of The United Methodist Church. He was a pastor for ten years until 1999 when he joined the staff of the Leadership Ministries Division of the General … Continue reading →

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Fasting Notes

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Tom Bolton

I recorded most of this in 2012, but as I prepare to start a class/discussion group on Fasting, it seems timely to review this. I had good experience with fasting in 2011, but it became more complicated after my diabetes … Continue reading →

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Hunger

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Tom Bolton

I Hunger Away from the paths I usually walk, I hunger. My mind clear, grains green all around me, I open my heart, my mind, my soul today. Fill me up. (c) Tom Bolton, Milwaukee, 21 August 2012

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For Peace in Syria

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Tom Bolton

On Sunday, Roman Catholic Pope Francis spoke strong words of condemnation for the use of chemical weapons in Syria, expressing clearly his personal sorrow and the inevitable judgment of both God and history upon such actions. Francis also shared words … Continue reading →

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http://ijboudreaux.com/2012/02/22/john-wesley-fast/

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Tom Bolton

http://ijboudreaux.com/2012/02/22/john-wesley-fast/ I often find in group meetings and classes with my Methodist brothers and sisters these day that there is not much awareness about John Wesley’s thoughts on fasting.  In fact, in my Today’s Disciples classes, when we start to … Continue reading →

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On Fasting

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Tom Bolton

I had good experience with fasting last year, but it became more complicated this year after my diabetes became more difficult to treat. Still, I found that the best aspects of fasting for me involved giving up Facebook time and … Continue reading →

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I Hunger

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Tom Bolton

I Hunger Away from the paths I usually walk, I hunger. My mind clear, grains green all around me, I open my heart, my mind, my soul today. Fill me up.

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