Tag Archives: Wesley

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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In Quiet

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Tom Bolton

(I was reflecting on Galatians and reading Bonhoeffer when I wrote this.)                  In Quiet, Reflecting Today I look in a mirror, and I see there Brother Dietrich behind me at ten o’clock, and I’m learning to listen, and I’m … Continue reading →

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Christ the Lord is Risen Today

Posted on April 20, 2014 by Tom Bolton

He Is Risen! I’m looking forward to Sunrise Service today.

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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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Money Squirming

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Tom Bolton

John Meunier had us all squirming about money and social principles yesterday. I think that is good for us, so I’m pointing in that direction this week. I’m thanking John too. Here is a link to his blog on Methodism … Continue reading →

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Posted on June 21, 2012 by Tom Bolton

Originally posted on John Meunier:
John Wesley wrote in his journal Oct. 6, 1774: I met those of our society who had votes in the ensuing election, and advised them, 1. To vote, without fee or reward, for the person…

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A Christian Library by John Wesley

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Tom Bolton

I try to search original writings by John Wesley on a fairly regular basis. Sometimes, I find myself searching many sources.  I found this collection at the Wesley Center Online to be really accessible. The Wesley Center Online website is a … Continue reading →

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