Author Archives: Tom Bolton

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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.

John Wesley on Prayer: reblogged

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Tom Bolton

I am re-blogging my four posts that got the most views in 2014.  I’m not sure these are my best blogs, but they have the most attractive key words.  (Tomorrow, I will re-blog Crucifixion by Bartolome Esteban Murillo, which is a … Continue reading →

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Whole Made

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Tom Bolton

  On Hebrews 6:1 and 1 John 4:18              In Love Made Whole It is in this world where we lead, and are blessed to bless, preparing for the immortal days, contemplating a place never seen, and God-Word, unseen in … Continue reading →

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Known

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Tom Bolton

On John 17:20-23                  Known in Love We pray for pure sanctification, to know those in the fellowship of the communion. Father and Son to guide us, and Spirit alive in us, we are made seven, and whole in One. … Continue reading →

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On Word Law and Life: A Whole

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Tom Bolton

These are my verses in response to Psalm 119.    As we start this new year, I am reposting the whole devotion. On Word, Law and Life Along the Way Aware, aware, finally aware that the righteous are blessed, those who … Continue reading →

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On Word Law and Life: A Lamp

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Tom Bolton

On Word Law and Life was my 2011-2012 devotional poem based on Psalm 119. I have been reprinting one or two stanzas each Sunday leading to the end of the year, and here is the finale. WW. Exhausted, Waiting With … Continue reading →

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The Light

Posted on December 28, 2014 by Tom Bolton

Originally posted on Hopeful:
I live in brightest light and that light Cleanses my skin and warms me like no other place. From the beginning, that place was here, and yet I had to find it—even though it was here…

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On Word Law and Life: Wicked Loss

Posted on December 28, 2014 by Tom Bolton

On Word Law and Life was my 2011-2012 devotional poem based on Psalm 119. I have been reprinting one or two stanzas each Sunday leading to the end of the year, and I will publish again the ending on New … Continue reading →

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