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.

Waves Circling Me

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Tom Bolton

I’m sharing a poem from March 2012. The Waves Do Circle Me I hear new waves this morning Splashing on the shore not as warning, But waves splashing on my soul, Calming me, lifting my spirit full. Jesus loved to be … Continue reading →

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Hallelujah

Posted on April 20, 2014 by Tom Bolton

He is Risen! Related Another great music video for Easter

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Christ the Lord is Risen Today

Posted on April 20, 2014 by Tom Bolton

He Is Risen! I’m looking forward to Sunrise Service today.

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Happy Birthday June Jentz!

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Tom Bolton

  Today we are celebrating the 80th birthday of June Jentz, my mother-in law.  Happy birthday! Mother June, Sister June Of mothers lost and mothers found, and love learned and lived, I found mother June in my life. In decades … Continue reading →

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Manskar: Atonement and the Methodist Way Conclusion

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Tom Bolton

Manskar: Atonement and the Methodist Way Conclusion I’ve been sharing links to Rev. Steven Manskar’s series on Atonement and the Methodist Way.  He concluded his series with a great description of modern groups in the Wesleyan tradition yesterday.  I want … Continue reading →

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Why is it Good Friday?

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Tom Bolton

It may be a corruption of “God’s Friday,” as noted in this link from the Global Board of Discipleship website. http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=4841001&ct=3333479 Here are some key points from that article: The source of our term for the Friday before Easter, “Good … Continue reading →

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Found

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Tom Bolton

I’m contemplating Romans 8:28.                     Found Again Known to be lost, and never quite known as I was, the true nature of Christ brings me where I am meant to be. I have seen in this exploration the fuzziness and … Continue reading →

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