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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.

Transfigured

Posted on January 27, 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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Prayer for Silence

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Tom Bolton

Originally posted on A Pastor's Thoughts:
Jesus our peace, if our lips keep silence, our heart listens to you and also speaks to you. And you say to each one of us: surrender yourself in all simplicity to the…

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In the Dark

Posted on January 19, 2015 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 peace … Continue reading →

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Waves Circling Me

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Tom Bolton

Originally posted on Hopeful:
I’m sharing a poem from March 2012. The Waves Do Circle Me I hear new waves this morning Splashing on the shore not as warning, But waves splashing on my soul, Calming me, lifting my spirit…

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At Always, God

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Tom Bolton

Originally posted on Hopeful:
Contemplating 1 Peter 4:19 in the New English Translation (NET Bible) So then let those who suffer according to the will of God entrust their souls to a faithful Creator as they do good. At Always,…

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Devotions to Our God in the Manger: Joy of the Redeemed

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Tom Bolton

Originally posted on Hopeful:
A D V E N T  2 0 1 4:    D E V O T I O N S   T O   O U R   G O D   I N   T H E   M A N G…

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Devotions to Our God in the Manger 2014: Redeemed

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Tom Bolton

Originally posted on Hopeful:
Mark 9:24 A D V E N T    2 0 1 4:    D E V O T I O N S   T O   O U R   G O D   I N   T H E   M A…

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