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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.

Head Start Families at the Precipice

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Head Start Families at the Precipice Head Start Families at the Precipice This is a very important article about the impact of sequestration on real people.  It seems to me that people of faith need to digest this and act upon it.  … Continue reading →

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Joy in the Word

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Tom Bolton

I finished my exploration of Psalm 119 in early 2012, and periodically I return to look at 2 or 3 stanzas. I’m posting two verses today, and will post the last two verses on Friday. John Wesley said in his … Continue reading →

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Great is Thy Faithfulness ~ BRIAN DOERKSEN .

Posted on July 7, 2013 by Tom Bolton

  Contemplating faithfulness this wonderful Sunday morning!     Related articles   ”HALLOWED BE THY NAME” Part 1 (thepraisesofgod.wordpress.com) Great is thy faithfulness! (acowart29.wordpress.com)  

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Divine Intervention

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Divine Intervention I have a particularly strong connection to the Divine Intervention ministry at Tippecanoe Church.  Above is a link to the program that I have not shared before.  I love the statement that is on that page these days: We are … Continue reading →

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In the World

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Tom Bolton

In that One Week, in the World In that one week, there was an anniversary party, with 60 years remembered and celebrated and re-lived, and friends found and met and recalled. There was cake and movies and photos. There were … Continue reading →

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Mapping Hunger Solutions

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Mapping Hunger Solutions This is an interesting article from the UMC website. Betsy Comstock and Carolyn Pesheck wanted to see for themselves how people are responding to the issue of hunger in America. The two sisters, both active United Methodists, … Continue reading →

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Be Inspired to Overcome Difficult Circumstances

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Originally posted on This Day With God – A Spiritual Journey:
The lesson learned for me as I read Psalm 137 is how we should respond to a difficult situation? We should cheer up for there is hope for the…

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