Monthly Archives: May 2014

Prayer

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Tom Bolton

This percolated through me during worship on May 18, pondering John 14 and soaking in the message.          In Prayer In Jesus’ name, I have prayed. I have prepared, and in this preparing,                        there is great comfort, because I believe! … Continue reading →

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John Wesley on Prayer

Posted on May 24, 2014 by Tom Bolton

Originally posted on Hopeful:
I’ve been reading from a little book I found on eBay a few weeks ago:  How to Pray:  The Best of John Wesley on Prayer (Uhrichville, OH:  Barbour Publishing, 2007), and it has some wonderful excerpts…

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Transfigured

Posted on May 17, 2014 by Tom Bolton

Reflecting on Matt 7: 1-13 and Luke 9: 28-36 Passing Through the Cloud I too hiked up that mountain, following the master, and I stayed just outside of that thick cloud for too long. I listened and I was assured. The … Continue reading →

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A Joyful Day

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Tom Bolton

I’m still recovering from surgery and a bit tired yet, so I am sharing a poem from October 2013 today. I hope to be up writing again soon.                       Laments and Joy And in this day we still complain just … Continue reading →

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Free

Posted on May 4, 2014 by Tom Bolton

In days past, I contemplated Psalm 119. Freedom Walk Freely I embraced your blessings, Lord, and finally I find your promises in me. And firmly I find in You the answer to those who taunt me here, and Fully I … Continue reading →

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Praying

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Tom Bolton

I wrote this poem and prayer in 2012.  Prayerful In the morning sunshine, with waves advancing Near my feet, near my soul, Soothing voice deep within my spirit, I listen. Listening to that still, powerful voice, Each word touches me … Continue reading →

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Jubilation Day

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Tom Bolton

I am again posting stanzas from my meditation on Psalm 119. I wrote this in early 2012. I. In Judgement, Knowing Jubilation! I know how you treat me! As you promised, you treat me just so. Judgement and knowledge are … Continue reading →

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