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 The Way

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Reading Colossians 2 We, on the Way We have been placed on this way. Can we walk anywhere else, having been here? We have embraced this new way of living, not entering only a spiritual, mystical place, but embracing new … Continue reading →

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Friday Call for Help

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Tom Bolton

I am thinking that I may make this a regular feature on Fridays: I’ll ask my readers for ideas and suggestions on a topic I am working on. I’m looking for a crafty, but simple, mission project that may productively … Continue reading →

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For Peace in Syria

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Tom Bolton

On Sunday, Roman Catholic Pope Francis spoke strong words of condemnation for the use of chemical weapons in Syria, expressing clearly his personal sorrow and the inevitable judgment of both God and history upon such actions. Francis also shared words … Continue reading →

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Youthful Images

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Tom Bolton

I am re-blogging this poem from February 2013.  The poem was percolating in my mind for over a week, but the parts about the song in my youth just didn’t translate well in 2013.  Sometimes, repentance is hardest when we … Continue reading →

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Fruitful Vines in the Spirit

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Tom Bolton

I’m re-posting this blog from February 2012 because I like it. lol! I wrote this short poem after prayer. I was deep in prayer that day, and came away thinking about fruits of the spirit. What hit me that February … Continue reading →

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Not Intermittent

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Let mutual love continue Let mutual love continue, loving as brothers and sisters, hospitable to strangers and brothers and sisters, loving lovable, unloved, and maddening ones. I will not fear those I love nor those I don’t love. I will … Continue reading →

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Prayers for the 15th Week after Pentecost (September 1-7, 2013)

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Tom Bolton

I was visiting a Moravian blogger this morning: http://dailyprayersformoravians.wordpress.com/ I always am filled up with the Moravian Daily Prayers. Here is the start today: The watchword for the week: Let mutual love continue. Hebrews 13:1 May the love of the … Continue reading →

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