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.

Decreed for Life

Posted on September 21, 2014 by Tom Bolton

The fourth stanza from my 2012 meditation on Psalm 119: Psalm 119            Decreed to Live Death, I am close to death. Down, I am so down some days. Give me new life. Done, it is done, and I told … Continue reading →

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Commanded

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Tom Bolton

The third stanza from my 2012 meditation on Psalm 119: Psalm 119         Commanded, Living Free Commanded to live, keep me free, alive, awash in Your Word, cleansed in Your Word, Cleansed, clinging to Commandments, relationships freed, miracles clearly seen.  … Continue reading →

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A Miracle Grow Ad

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Tom Bolton

A devotion from August 2013                All Together Some days, these snippets, these taught verses Boost me up and make me smug. But I step back and see that it is all one– –One work that I hold to teach … Continue reading →

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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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