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.

To Heal

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Tom Bolton

Repeating from March 2015: Reading Isaiah 53:5 Scourged To Heal Near lictors, nauseated and sweating, we seek to know our ailing, to confess our place, and there to seek wellness. The scourge, so devious, so malevolent, made most evil by … Continue reading →

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Today’s Bread

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Tom Bolton

This has been a favorite over the years: Manna in My Life Not so hungry in my belly, I still love My morning manna. Some mornings I put nut spread on my matzoh, and taste and texture combine to thrill … Continue reading →

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A Good End

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Tom Bolton

John Wesley Sang this great hymn by Isaac Watts in his death bed. I am remembering the hymn as I prepare for the 6th Chapter of our Revival Sunday School Class this week. This version is presented with lyrics from … Continue reading →

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I’ll Praise My Maker

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Tom Bolton

John Wesley Sang this great hymn by Isaac Watts in his death bed.  I am remembering the hymn as I prepare for the 6th Chapter of our Revival Sunday School Class this week.   This version is with the John Milns … Continue reading →

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Freedom in the Word

Posted on July 25, 2015 by Tom Bolton

Another older piece on freedom, from On Word, Law and Life: Commanded, Living Free Commanded to live, keep me free, alive, awash in Your Word, cleansed in Your Word, Cleansed, clinging to Commandments, relationships freed, miracles clearly seen. Clinging, clawing … Continue reading →

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Edging Freedom

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Tom Bolton

From the past,  from Psalm 90 A prayer of Moses the man of God. Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations. Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the whole world, from everlasting to everlasting … Continue reading →

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Just Freedom

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Tom Bolton

From 2014 Luke 4:18-19 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) 18 “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives … Continue reading →

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