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.

World Homeless Day Connecting

Posted on October 11, 2014 by Tom Bolton

Originally posted on Hopeful:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=n9I5Y7hKZZA The purpose of World Homeless Day (on 10/10 each year) is to draw attention to homeless persons’ needs locally and provide opportunities for the community to get involved in responding to homelessness. It is a…

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Bread

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Tom Bolton

On reading John 6.                     Manna in My Life Not so hungry in my belly, I still love My morning manna. Some mornings I put nut spread on my matzoh, and taste and texture combine to thrill me. And better … Continue reading →

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Freedom

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Tom Bolton

Stanza 6 from On Word, Law and Life, a devotional poem based on Psalm 119.                                                        Freedom Walk Freely I embraced your blessings, Lord, and finally I find your promises in me. And firmly I find in You the answer … Continue reading →

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Elevated

Posted on September 28, 2014 by Tom Bolton

The fifth stanza from my 2012 meditation on Psalm 119: Psalm 119 Elevated, Enlightened Enough! Again enough! Educated in your laws, I obey them to the end. Endless. Enlighten me each day; fill my mind gently, and I will hold … Continue reading →

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Thank You Today

Posted on September 27, 2014 by Tom Bolton

Originally posted on Hopeful:
Repeating a poem that I have liked. Abba, Thank You Today Abba, Abba, how I missed you, Even as you were by me all the time. In your presence, you are so large, so great, so…

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Happy Hobbit Week

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Tom Bolton

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Sons and Daughter

Posted on September 21, 2014 by Tom Bolton

I was struggling with some things in September 2012, but it was a joy to have both sons and my daughter-in-law at home on Friday and Saturday and some of Sunday. I was blessed by their presence.          Loving My … Continue reading →

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