Monthly Archives: September 2013

Abba Prayer

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Tom Bolton

I wrote this poem in October 2012 as I was studying and experiencing prayer.  I know I posted it to by blog before, but folks seem to connect to it.  It resonates with me, so I’m repeating it with my … Continue reading →

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Faces of Hope

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Tom Bolton

There are important lessons here. Words from Chris Megison:  “In the wake of the “end homelessness” movement and the push by national advocates and even HUD to move away from transitional housing and replace with housing first, rapid rehousing and … Continue reading →

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Sweet Words

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Tom Bolton

                                      Oh How Sweet This Word To Me Oh, yes, I love what you teach me, outwardly and inwardly in my thoughts and soul all day, when my mind is open daily (sometimes not). Outwardly you make me seem … Continue reading →

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Never but Eternal

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Never to Forget Never-ending words have been written in heaven and deep in the foundation of earth; Nothing less than eternal is this word, written deep in my heart, etched on my soul. Neatly in place is this word, your … Continue reading →

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Willfull

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Reading Acts 4.                                Willfully Surrendered And when they prayed, in those early days, in that often-blessed city, the place shook, and they knew it. They were bold as they spoke. Whether beneath a roof of thatch and green, as … Continue reading →

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My Soul Aches

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Back in 2011 and early 2012, I studied and wrote about Psalm 119, the longest chapter in the Bible and a song that is all about reading the Bible. It is a Psalm that has not always been popular in … Continue reading →

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Bread for the World

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Tom Bolton

This video from Notre Dame seems to be appropriate accompaniment for thoughts about Bread for the World. http://www.bread.org/institute/ 2013 Hunger Report The Institute’s new report — Within Reach: Global Development Goals — calls for a final push to meet the … Continue reading →

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