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.

Devotions to Our God in the Manger: A Knock

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Tom Bolton

A D V E N T   2 0 1 3:   D E V O T I O N S   T O   O U R    G O D   I N   T H E   M A N G E R Week 1                            … Continue reading →

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Tik-Tok of Oz and this Common Man

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Tik-Tok of Oz is the eighth Land of Oz book written by L. Frank Baum. Published in 1914, the book actually has little to do with Tik-Tok and is primarily the quest of the Shaggy Man (introduced in The Road … Continue reading →

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Thanks

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Tonight I am again giving thanks for my Disciple Bible Study class at First United Methodist Church of West Allis.  Truly, it is a marvelous curriculum, and I was with a wonderful group. Disciples Act Disciples place themselves under the power … Continue reading →

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On Word, Law and Life: Thanksgiving

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Tom Bolton

These are my verses in response to Psalm 119. Upon this wonderful day of Thanksgiving, I am reposting the whole devotion. On Word, Law and Life Along the Way Aware, aware, finally aware that the righteous are blessed, those who … Continue reading →

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Reconciled Community

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Community We live a life in common, but not a common life. Yoked with the pureness of Christ, we have common thanks to offer to God. We offer our petitions and our praise with Joy and confidence. Joy in the … Continue reading →

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On Word, Law and Life: Y Why?

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Y. Yet I cry; Search for Me Yet I cry for your help, as I come to you open-palmed, yearning to understand your words, even as I struggle; Yelling my questions to you in my mind’s eye, your word is … Continue reading →

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Ending and Living

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Tom Bolton

In Dying, All Well, and Living At the end of my journey, I may suffer ill health and lost vitality. Some days I agonize over real and imagined wrongs. Many days I feel sad and beat down. It is then … Continue reading →

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