Tag Archives: Grace

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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Recalling Cold Weather Ministry

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Tom Bolton

I want to repeat this poem from early March, because I gave it short attention back then.  As we have reached milestones in our Divine Intervention, I am recalling some of my Friday nights from this past winter. March 31 … Continue reading →

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Even Then

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Tom Bolton

A favorite devotional blog for me is The Painted Prayerbook.  There is always fantastic art, and beautiful poetry.  The March 13 blog–Even when we were dead–particularly captured me this week.  It is a cool devotion on grace.  It is Jan Richardson’s Thursday … Continue reading →

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On Our First Winter Night, Near Winter-End

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Tom Bolton

Friday night we had our first winter storm warning of the year for Milwaukee. The storm was less than expected. But after shoveling Friday night at the winter-time Cold Weather ministry where I help, we were watching the snow fall … Continue reading →

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Continuing: On Commands, Law and Life

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Tom Bolton

Still meditating on living a righteous life, I returned to Psalm 119. R.  Rejected and Restored Remember that there are so many phonies here, but I am still Restored, in loving the word, and refreshed. Revealed in love, you are … Continue reading →

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