Monthly Archives: July 2014

In This Dark

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Tom Bolton

Upon Psalm 17          In This Dark In this dark, we are afraid and we grieve; we feel alone and we are lost. Children die in paths to prosperity, passengers perish in civilian planes, and homeless friends hunger. There is … Continue reading →

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Fully Here

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Tom Bolton

This Good Earth The grass so green, Emeralds can’t quite cut it, I raise my eyes. Sunshine stuns. I am in this world completely. It nourishes me and holds me. God’d goodness is here displayed. His nurture and care is … Continue reading →

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Thursday Prayer — July 10

Posted on July 12, 2014 by Tom Bolton

Originally posted on A Pastor's Thoughts:
May the sun go down anger, stress, and worry. Made the sun go down on problem solving and planning. May the sun go down unrushed and on deadlines May the sun go down…

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We Know When there is Peace Yet Found

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Tom Bolton

On reading 2 Peter 3:11-14 We Know When there is Peace Yet Found Upon morning routines and walks here and there, upon reading words open and inviting, we seek this holy place. How long shall we search for peace not … Continue reading →

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Are There Yet Struggles

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Tom Bolton

On Col. 3:5 Are There Yet Struggles? It sounded easy at one time. Filled with hope, I knew it would be. My struggles over, my face glowed. And yet the battles with my flesh showed. Peace behind me, and peace … Continue reading →

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