Monthly Archives: December 2012

On New Year’s Eve, We Pray

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Tom Bolton

On New Year’s Eve, We Pray Hear, listen to me, here I am again; Hasten to me, as I am anxious tonight, as I call.     My words should be sweet, perfumed for you, and yet, Lord, my anxiety … Continue reading →

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2012 in review

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Tom Bolton

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: 600 people reached the top of Mt. Everest in 2012. This blog got about 2,900 views in 2012. If every person who reached the … Continue reading →

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My favorite Posted Poems of 2012

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Tom Bolton

These were my favorite poems from 2012 (at least as of today): 5. Abba, Thank You Today October 30, 2012 4.  Peace, Not Alone April 22, 2012 3.  Brother Paul, Father Paul April 28, 2012 2.  Word, Law and Life May 8, 2012, the … Continue reading →

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Top Posts of Poems in 2012

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Tom Bolton

These were my poems in 2012 that received the most views.  I’m not sure how significant this is though, since I don’t actually have many followers: Manna in My Life, April 25 Peace, Not Alone, April 22 My Sons, Who Please Me, … Continue reading →

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Daily in the Bible

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Tom Bolton

I started listening to the Daily Audio Bible in 2009, and Karen and I started listening together in 2010. I’ve found it to be a great way to stay in the Word on a regular basis. Brian Hardin started the … Continue reading →

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Fear Not

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Tom Bolton

I am reprinting a poem from January 2011. See you next week! No Worries Today I am grown, I have listened, I have faced terrors with calm and boldness. And yet I fear this day. I fear that I may … Continue reading →

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Christmas Card

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Tom Bolton

I really enjoyed this Christmas card from United Methodist Communications. I am woefully behind in sending out Christmas cards and letters this year, but I think I will finish Friday night–by Midnight. Here is the text of the family letter … Continue reading →

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