Tag Archives: John Wesley

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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John Wesley on Prayer: reblogged

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Tom Bolton

I am re-blogging my four posts that got the most views in 2014.  I’m not sure these are my best blogs, but they have the most attractive key words.  (Tomorrow, I will re-blog Crucifixion by Bartolome Esteban Murillo, which is a … Continue reading →

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Thanks

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Tonight I am again giving thanks for my Disciple Bible Study class at First United Methodist Church of West Allis.  Truly, it is a marvelous curriculum, and I was with a wonderful group. Disciples Act Disciples place themselves under the power … Continue reading →

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More on Holy Conferencing

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Tom Bolton

More on Holy Conferencing I have been following Kevin Watson on Holy Conferencing. He starts out in this part, ““Holy conferencing” seems to be one of the buzz words for contemporary United Methodism. This post is the second post on … Continue reading →

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Accountable Discipleship Groups

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Tom Bolton

I am nearing the conclusion of a 6-week study of Accountable Discipleship: Living in God’s Household, by Steven Manskar, with four cohorts. This is my third time reading the book, which I think is excellent. Last night we discussed Chapter … Continue reading →

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Dying Well According to John Wesley

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Dying Well According to John Wesley I was inspired by this article by Chris Johnson earlier this week. He says, “Most importantly, Wesley knew the secret to dying well was living well.  Keeping our end in view reminds us that … 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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