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.

Praying

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Tom Bolton

I wrote this poem and prayer in 2012.  Prayerful In the morning sunshine, with waves advancing Near my feet, near my soul, Soothing voice deep within my spirit, I listen. Listening to that still, powerful voice, Each word touches me … Continue reading →

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Jubilation Day

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Tom Bolton

I am again posting stanzas from my meditation on Psalm 119. I wrote this in early 2012. I. In Judgement, Knowing Jubilation! I know how you treat me! As you promised, you treat me just so. Judgement and knowledge are … Continue reading →

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Preparing for Surgery

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Tom Bolton

Today, I am preparing for surgery to have a tumor removed from my right kidney.  I have been blessed that it was found early, and I have a top-notch surgeon.  I am doubly blessed that many friends and members of … Continue reading →

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Reveal These Things

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Tom Bolton

Reflecting on Deuteronomy 29:29       Reveal These Things I know that I don’t know, and When I do know, I learn just How much I do not know! But I wish that I might know! Show me you who are. … Continue reading →

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Chosen

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Tom Bolton

Contemplating John 15:16             Chosen So many, I have known on this journey to find God. So many days, I journeyed. So many classes, paths, and ways. So many disciplines! Truth is: He finds us. He entered our world, and … Continue reading →

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To Know Life and to Know God

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Tom Bolton

I am working from Matt 22:1-4        To Know Life and To Know God I may know life, and may know the fattened calf, but I will not be tangled in guilt. Rather than the needy and the unholy, I … Continue reading →

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Faith

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Tom Bolton

I was thinking about, and writing about, my faith when I wrote this in December 2012. My Faith, fragile, Help my Faith I believe, I believe, I believe, I believe, and yet: Help my unbelief today and yesterday and all this … Continue reading →

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