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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.

Are There Yet Struggles

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Tom Bolton

On Col. 3:5 Are There Yet Struggles? It sounded easy at one time. Filled with hope, I knew it would be. My struggles over, my face glowed. And yet the battles with my flesh showed. Peace behind me, and peace … Continue reading →

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Abba Prayer

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Tom Bolton

Originally posted on Hopeful:
I wrote this poem in October 2012 as I was studying and experiencing prayer.  I know I posted it to by blog before, but folks seem to connect to it.  It resonates with me, so I’m…

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Prayer

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Tom Bolton

This percolated through me during worship on May 18, pondering John 14 and soaking in the message.          In Prayer In Jesus’ name, I have prayed. I have prepared, and in this preparing,                        there is great comfort, because I believe! … Continue reading →

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John Wesley on Prayer

Posted on May 24, 2014 by Tom Bolton

Originally posted on Hopeful:
I’ve been reading from a little book I found on eBay a few weeks ago:  How to Pray:  The Best of John Wesley on Prayer (Uhrichville, OH:  Barbour Publishing, 2007), and it has some wonderful excerpts…

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Transfigured

Posted on May 17, 2014 by Tom Bolton

Reflecting on Matt 7: 1-13 and Luke 9: 28-36 Passing Through the Cloud I too hiked up that mountain, following the master, and I stayed just outside of that thick cloud for too long. I listened and I was assured. The … Continue reading →

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A Joyful Day

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Tom Bolton

I’m still recovering from surgery and a bit tired yet, so I am sharing a poem from October 2013 today. I hope to be up writing again soon.                       Laments and Joy And in this day we still complain just … Continue reading →

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Free

Posted on May 4, 2014 by Tom Bolton

In days past, I contemplated 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 to those who taunt me here, and Fully I … Continue reading →

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