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.

Mission Resources

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Tom Bolton

Mission Resources This comes from a blog maintained by Seth W. It is aimed at assisting churches in developing their missions ministries. While it is a personal endeavor, he does work for Mission to the World (MTW), the mission-sending agency … Continue reading →

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From New Years Eve 2011

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Tom Bolton

Re-posting a poem from two years ago:    A Divine Intervention, New Years Eve So close, so close, these women and men, close to me in this tiny lounge in this huge, huge Church building, this small, fragile church people, … Continue reading →

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Costly

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Tom Bolton

Romans 6:1-4                So Costly We receive a gift so extravagant Plain folk like me can scarcely comprehend. I know though to repent as I am forgiven, to pursue the holy as I am … Continue reading →

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I Am A Witness

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Tom Bolton

I definitely want to recommend this post.

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Boldly, Enter

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Tom Bolton

1 Cor 5: 9-11         Boldly, Enter Fully and boldly, Christ entered life, no recluse, no hermit. Amidst enemies and critics, He lived; deserted, He stayed in the world. On the cross, He stayed with us. On … Continue reading →

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An opportunity to have input to a new book

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Tom Bolton

An opportunity to have input to a new book In his new blog introducing his book on theology, Teddy Ray writes, “In 2013, I began writing a book on theology. For several years, I looked for a particular resource I … Continue reading →

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Time for a checkup

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Tom Bolton

Time for a checkup “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment.  And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as … Continue reading →

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