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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.

Development Assistance: Where Does It Lead?

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Tom Bolton

This is the seventh essay in the Bread For the World compilation on Development Assistance, which I have been highlighting for the past seven week. You may read all 7 Development Works essays in a wonderful PDF that is available … Continue reading →

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Mentally ill and Homeless

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Mentally ill and Homeless I read this article on Thursday, and thought it was well-done, and then I forgot where I read it.  I wanted to share this content so I searched for it this morning.  I recommend the article. … Continue reading →

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Declining Homlessness

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Declining Homlessness This is an article worth contemplating. The full story is at the link above. Despite a housing crisis, a great recession, rising income inequality, and elevated poverty, there is some good news among the most vulnerable segment of … Continue reading →

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King Day

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Originally posted on Hopeful:
We celebrate the leadership of Dr. Martin Luther King today. Some great words by Dr. King: A great hymn by Charles Wesley:

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You Know Me Well

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Pondering Job 40:1-5 You Know Me Well, O God Who am I? How often have I asked that same question? For today, I am not made up of all that I saw and dreamed of yesterday. Yet tomorrow I may … Continue reading →

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H U N G E R

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Tom Bolton

I am repeating a poem from last August. I Hunger Away from the paths I usually walk, I hunger. My mind clear, grains green all around me, I open my heart, my mind, my soul today. Fill me up. (C) … Continue reading →

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Bread For the World: Development Works! Six

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Tom Bolton

I have been sharing links to a wonderful series by Bread For the World: Development Works! This week I am sharing the sixth essay–Development Assistance: A Key Part of the Immigration Puzzle. Please click on the link above and read … Continue reading →

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