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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.

Bread for the World

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Tom Bolton

This video from Notre Dame seems to be appropriate accompaniment for thoughts about Bread for the World. http://www.bread.org/institute/ 2013 Hunger Report The Institute’s new report — Within Reach: Global Development Goals — calls for a final push to meet the … Continue reading →

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A Limited Body

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Tom Bolton

upon reading Ephesians 1:22-23      This Limited Body This Church, this Body, with Jesus at the Head, each of us filled and of one body, yet each day individual too. All together, one body, and many parts, what I know … Continue reading →

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Health Boards Video

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Important information about UMC and Health Boards! http://www.umcmission.org/Give-to-Mission/The-Advance

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Manna this Morning

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Tom Bolton

             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 me. And … Continue reading →

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The Spirits Tested, Overcome

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Tom Bolton

The Spirits Tested, Overcome This I know, and know full well: I am from God, I am of God, I am a Child of God. The evils and the lessenings are overcome. The Adam is in me yet and yet … Continue reading →

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Communion

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Reading Galatians 6:10 Communion In prayer, I receive. I receive life as I intercede. Each prayer blesses me and encourages me. Each prayer teaches me. Each prayer is blessing. Each blessing is multiplied by our Lord each day. In prayer, … Continue reading →

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On Word, Law and Life: L

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Tom Bolton

I am re-blogging another stanza from my exploration of Psalm 119. Let Me Pray Loudly I speak of you, God-of-Grace; let me Live in your word, learning your commands. Leavened by your word and your commandments, Let my hope shine … Continue reading →

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