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.

Winning My Shirt

Posted on December 1, 2021 by Tom Bolton

 And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. —- Matthew 5:40 NIV Winning My Shirt When I was sued, I thought only of winning; I focused on his lies and never … Continue reading →

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Ikigai

Posted on September 6, 2021 by Tom Bolton

I learned a new word that I will contemplate during my prayer time this week. This is from Dr. Ingrid Hicks.

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Time to Return to My Blog

Posted on September 6, 2021 by Tom Bolton

I posted this in Learners, Leaders and relationships on FaceBook in July. I am copying it here as I recall how to use this blogging software again. I want to share this and some other Maxwell maxims with our Church … Continue reading →

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2013 Re-run

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Tom Bolton

Another re-run: In that One Week, in the World In that one week, there was an anniversary party, with 60 years remembered and celebrated and re-lived, and friends found and met and recalled. There was cake and movies and photos. … Continue reading →

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Echoing passover

Posted on February 28, 2016 by Tom Bolton

In 2009, discussing the Last Supper during Lent with our Confirmands, it was clear that few knew on that day the stories of Exodus. In order to help remedy that condition with our youth (and adults), for several years we celebrated … Continue reading →

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A Joyous Saturday

Posted on February 27, 2016 by Tom Bolton

Can it get any better than listening to Copeland while finishing some work on a quiet Saturday? He said to them, “Go and eat delicacies and drink sweet drinks and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared. For … Continue reading →

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In the Exodus

Posted on February 21, 2016 by Tom Bolton

Reprinting from 2013. Exodus 16:15-19 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) When the Israelites saw it, they said to one another, “What is it?” For they did not know what it was. Moses said to them, “It is the bread that … Continue reading →

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