Monthly Archives: March 2015

Scourged to Heal

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Tom Bolton

Reading Isaiah 53:5           Scourged To Heal Near lictors, nauseated and sweating, we seek to know our ailing, to confess our place, and there to seek wellness. The scourge, so devious, so malevolent, made most evil by man, is laid … Continue reading →

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Thomas

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Tom Bolton

On Thomas in 2014 On John 14:2 Room Enough Like Thomas, I have searched the way, and I love this community, love this master. But these days, I am reminded: There is a place with many rooms, there is a … Continue reading →

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Approaching the Cross

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Tom Bolton

I am repeating some posts from 2013 this week: At the Cross In the deep dark early this morning, skies so black and veiled, we saw little clearly, and felt the dark fall on each of us. I was there … Continue reading →

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A Neighbor

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Tom Bolton

In March 2014, I was writing more regularly than I have this Spring, and it has been a different experience to return there as a visitor.                                 In Serving In the neighbor, new and newly embraced, He comes to me. … Continue reading →

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A Speck

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Tom Bolton

I wrote this in July 2013. What a Speck Today, I saw sinners everywhere I wandered— And I was out with a purpose!— And I was astounded, And I was thankful for who I am. On the bus early in … Continue reading →

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March Offshoots

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Tom Bolton

I have meant to record Lisa’s newsletter about Mineral Street Programs and Services.   Here it is: We have exciting news! Morning Glory start(ed) partially running on March 14th. We are going to rent the pavilion at Clark Square Park … Continue reading →

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On Feeding the Lonely Too

Posted on March 21, 2015 by Tom Bolton

At one of the feeding programs where I serve regularly, a supporting church recently abandoned their support because we served individuals who did not seem to need support. The pastor there observed that some of our guests had shiny shoes, … Continue reading →

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