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.

Miracle Grow

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Tom Bolton

  All Together   Some days, these snippets, these taught verses Boost me up and make me smug. But I step back and see that it is all one– –One work that I hold to teach and train me– –Breathed … Continue reading →

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Moths, Flames, and Job

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Tom Bolton

I wrote this while at a Faith Alive retreat at the Moravian Conference Center in Mt Morris, Wisconsin, in September 2011. We were contemplating thoughts involving inclusiveness, and looking for new thoughts (new to us individually) about theology. I have … Continue reading →

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Tragic Silence

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Tom Bolton

I wrote this piece on August 15 after reading local and international news. The Scripture in one of the devotions that I read had been Job 1:20-22. Read to the bottom. TRAGIC SILENCE And now my wisdom is silent. For … Continue reading →

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Knowledge

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Tom Bolton

I am re-blogging more of my interpretation of Psalm 119.   Joyful in the Word Joyful in the word, blessed! Once I suffered and I learned from you: Joy and Hope! Judged by the measures of this fanciful society, your … Continue reading →

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Free

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Originally posted on Hopeful:
John 15:5-8 from The Message: “I am the Vine, you are the branches. When you’re joined with me and I with you, the relation intimate and organic, the harvest is sure to be abundant. Separated, you can’t…

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Essay 5 from Bread 4 the World: Assistance Can’t wait

Posted on August 18, 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 fifth essay: Why Assistance Can’t Wait. Please click on the link above and read the whole essay. Here … Continue reading →

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Eternal

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Tom Bolton

John left yesterday, but as he left, Still in Young Days found again, He asked for God to help him. And as I miss John, I know today, We’ll meet again, John and me, in a better place, and We … Continue reading →

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