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.

Morning Glory Offshoots

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Tom Bolton

Here is the latest Newsletter of Mineral Street Programs and Services, as written by our Director, Lisa Hernandez: Mineral Street Programs and Services, Inc. ~~Cultivating healthy individuals, healthy families, for a healthy community.~~                               Offshoots September 2014 With the start … Continue reading →

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I l l u m i n e d

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Tom Bolton

Psalm 119:105   Illumined My life is seen here, illumined for me and all. It is here that I see ahead and most clearly see back. It is here that the light shines all around, From Within, and from above, … Continue reading →

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Blessed in the Word

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Tom Bolton

This was the second stanza of my meditation on Psalm 119, which I started in December 2011. I finished in Spring 2012 and I have periodically been drawn back to this piece over the past few years. Psalm 119                                               … Continue reading →

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Peace

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Tom Bolton

In morning devotion:                             At Peace Now At peace this bright July morning, Green grass as deep green and fragrant as I can recall, The sky clear and welcoming me, The lake crystalline and deep azure, I fear nothing today. … Continue reading →

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Repeating On Word, Law and Life

Posted on August 31, 2014 by Tom Bolton

This was the start of my meditation on Psalm 119, which I started in December 2011.  I finished in Spring 2012, but I have periodically been drawn back to this piece over the past few years. Psalm 119 How blessed … Continue reading →

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I Can’t Resist A Good Challenge!

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Tom Bolton

Originally posted on Unshakable Hope:
Ice Bucket Challenge Donations Top $100 Million in 30 Days compared to $2.8 million during the same time period last year (July 29 to August 29). Mary looked at me like I was crazy when…

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First Things First

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Tom Bolton

Originally posted on A Pastor's Thoughts:
Abba Abraham told of a man of Scetis who was a scribe and did not eat bread. A brother came to beg him to copy a book. The old man whose spirit was…

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