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About Tom Bolton

I'm a Husband and Dad, a former Enterprise Systems Manager at the City of Milwaukee, and a Disciple and Lay Servant at First United Methodist of West Allis. As I study the Bible, sometimes I feel moved to work through my understanding by writing poetry. I also am continuing to learn in my dialysis experience and pursuit of a kidney transplant. Sometimes I just feel like writing about something that grabs my attention too.

The Vine

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Tom Bolton

I am repeating this poem for Lent 2015. I wrote this short poem on February 24, 2012, after prayer. I was deep in prayer that day, and came away thinking about fruits of the spirit. I don’t think it was specifically … Continue reading →

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On James 3:15-17

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Tom Bolton

WISDOM! On James 3:15-17 Wise on Early Paths The wisdom comes to us after many steps, and when filled with Jesus and aware. This wisdom comes to us as we live, and we live righteously and humbly. This wisdom often … Continue reading →

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A Neglected Means of Grace

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Tom Bolton

Steven W. Manskar, D. Min. is a clergy member of the Minnesota Conference of The United Methodist Church. He was a pastor for ten years until 1999 when he joined the staff of the Leadership Ministries Division of the General … Continue reading →

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Fasting Notes

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Tom Bolton

I recorded most of this in 2012, but as I prepare to start a class/discussion group on Fasting, it seems timely to review this. I had good experience with fasting in 2011, but it became more complicated after my diabetes … Continue reading →

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Transfigured

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Tom Bolton

Originally posted on Hopeful:
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…

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Righteous

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Tom Bolton

Originally posted on Hopeful:
Last Words Hallelujiah! Glory Hallelujiah! This is so great today–today I see it. The righteous man, that old sinner who started listening to God, Now he is blessed! He is blessed in beautiful ways. It is…

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Pleasures vs. Prayers

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Tom Bolton

Originally posted on A Pastor's Thoughts:
? ” He said also, ‘just as fish die if they stay too long out of water, so the monks who loiter outside their cells or pass their time with men of the…

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