Tag Archives: Jesus Christ

Why do we Call Good Friday Good Friday?

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Tom Bolton

It may be a corruption of “God’s Friday,” as noted in this link from the Global Board of Discipleship website. http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=4841001&ct=3333479 Here are some key points from that article: The source of our term for the Friday before Easter, “Good … Continue reading →

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On Mission Devotions

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Tom Bolton

This blog by Scott Parrish gave me some good material as I prepare for Second Saturday Servants tomorrow.  We will be sharing a meal and Bible study with God’s Kidz in the Hood this Saturday. On Mission Devotions is the place … Continue reading →

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Daily Prayers for Moravians

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Tom Bolton

I found this Moravian prayer blog this week, and I think I will make it one of my regular visits for a while.  Rev. Chris Giesler, Pastor of the Edgeboro Moravian Church in Bethlehem, PA. and Bishop of the world-wide … 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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Sushine, Transformed

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Tom Bolton

Sushine, Transformed As the sun climbed over my eyes this morning, My brain sprang alert with questions: What is my purpose today? Why and how?  With whom? What is your will for me today Lord? I grab for it to … 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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