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.

Wisdom

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Tom Bolton

On James 3:15-17        Wise on Early Paths The wisdom comes to us after many steps, and when filled with Jesus and aware. This wisdom comes to us as we live, and we live righteously and humbly. This … Continue reading →

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All Together again

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Tom Bolton

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 and train me– –Breathed by God, … Continue reading →

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More on Development Works

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Tom Bolton

I have been sharing links to a wonderful series by Bread For the World: Development Works! This week I am sharing the sixth essay–Development Assistance: A Key Part of the Immigration Puzzle. Please click on the link above and read … Continue reading →

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Community Dreams

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Tom Bolton

Contemplating I John 3:16-17                          Community Dreams When I plan and work toward special community, I am careful, lest I miss Christ’s community. This community is one of agape, where hearts are open and lives sacrificed, and love is real. … Continue reading →

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An Oz Book

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Tom Bolton

I’ve carried over my 2013 project to read all the Oz Books in the official Baum OZ cannon into 2014. A few weeks ago, I finished The Magic of Oz.   L. Frank Baum’s last beloved Oz book before his death, … Continue reading →

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All Thanks

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Tom Bolton

On Ephesians 5:20 All Thanks For little things, this day, We give thanks. We recognize these daily gifts, and we are thankful. We thus seize our spiritual gifts in joy. For each small spiritual nugget we give thanks. For each … Continue reading →

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St. Patrick’s Breastplate

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Tom Bolton

The past few years at the evening meal around March 17 time at Divine Intervention for the Homeless, our wonderful Cook has included a feast of Irish entree’s, linen tablecloths, and a hand-crafted card with portions of a prayer attributed … Continue reading →

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