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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.

Steven Manskar on Atonement and Method

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Tom Bolton

Steven Manskar on Atonement and Method Speaking about cross-bearing, United Methodist Pastor and leader Steven Manskar has been presenting a strong series on atonement.  Yesterday’s blog started out, “Jesus tells those who want to be his followers to “take up … Continue reading →

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Presence

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Tom Bolton

I am pondering Bonhoeffer and Genesis 1:27 today. “Man only knows who he is in the light of God.” —Christology, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Genesis 1:27             In the Light of God’s Presence It is here in the light of Christ, where … Continue reading →

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Grace So Costly

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Tom Bolton

So Costly Grace so costly, the cross is constructed again, true life found in grace. God is at the center, caring, other-person concerned. This life is given through God’s grace, serving life, graced by the love of God. (c) Tom … Continue reading →

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Atonement and The Method of Methodism-Part 2: Self-Denial

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Tom Bolton

More good material from Steve Manskar.

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Like Thomas

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Tom Bolton

On John 14:2         Room Enough Like Thomas, I have searched the way, and I love this community, love this master. But these days, I am reminded: There is a place with many rooms, there is a place prepared, there … Continue reading →

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What does it means to follow Christ?

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Tom Bolton

Originally posted on Let's Talk Gospel:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7ofQmeao9I In Luke 9:23 Jesus gives us a preview of what it means to follow Him. “… If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and pick up his cross…

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A Simple life

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Tom Bolton

Reflecting on Matthew 25:40                Simple Life Upon the coming of the son of man, it is simple in me and simple among the least of us each. These matters, then, that I am … Continue reading →

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