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.

On Word, Law and Life: Words

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Tom Bolton

WW. Exhausted, Waiting With Hope Wronged by others in my life, I am wrung out, and Words upset me in spite of my judgement, but your words speak gently to me. Waiting here with hope, I find joy in your … Continue reading →

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Lights

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Called to the Light Right from the start, we have climbed that tree, and looked to see what we might see, and we have each eaten fruit, each eaten some of the rotten fruit that looked so fresh and ripe. … Continue reading →

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Not a Snap

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Friday I received important reminders from the Wisconsin Council of Churches on SNAP, and I’m repeating many of them here: Food Share Cuts Mean More Demands on Emergency Food Providers Share your story and tell Congress not to cut anti-hunger … Continue reading →

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Morning Out at Northcott Neighborhood

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Originally posted on Hopeful:
Our Second Saturday Servants group from West Allis First United Methodist Church is working at Northcott Neighborhood House the next few months. In fact, we were there this past Saturday. A small crew also makes sandwiches…

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On Word, Law and Life: W

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Tom Bolton

              W. Wicked Loss Where do I find this suffering? How far do I go? Wandering farther than I dreamed, I still hold your teachings in me. Wind your words around me. Save me! Toss me your rope. The … Continue reading →

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Marie, Recalled

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Tom Bolton

 Marie, Recalled And in the midst of days filled and anxious, and focused on things, there came word of Marie. And I recall the enthusiasm of first meeting, and the sincerity and immediate connection. I recall loyalty and diligence, a … Continue reading →

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How Does the New Testament Use the Old Testament?

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Tom Bolton

How does the New Testament use the Old Testament? Dr. Ben Witherington discusses the relationship between the New Testament and Old Testament. This is a good video from the Seven-Minute Seminary Series.

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