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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.

Elevated and Enlightened

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Tom Bolton

The fifth stanza of Word, Law and Life, my contemplation of the 119th Psalm, from early 2012. E. Elevated, Enlightened Enough! Again enough! Educated in your laws, I obey them to the end. Endless. Enlighten me each day; fill my … Continue reading →

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Urgent Ministry NEEDs

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Originally posted on SEED Pakistan:
We are deeply grateful to our faithful supporters who support us to bring precious Gospel to those crying and dying souls by their prayers and as a voluntary and financial support other more. We are…

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Why are so many Christians Depressed?

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Originally posted on Unshakable Hope:
Depression, even among Christians, seems to be rampant today; it’s as if some kind of emotional black plague has crept into the Church. I read several blog posts and articles every day, but last week…

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Accountable Discipleship Groups

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Tom Bolton

I am nearing the conclusion of a 6-week study of Accountable Discipleship: Living in God’s Household, by Steven Manskar, with four cohorts. This is my third time reading the book, which I think is excellent. Last night we discussed Chapter … Continue reading →

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On Word

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Continuing this piece based on Psalm 119, contemplating study of the Word, covenant today and life–life in hope. On Word, Law and Life D. Decreed to Live Death, I am close to death. Down, I am so down some days. … Continue reading →

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What’s a Methodist? – Part 4 of 4

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Tom Bolton

We are in week 5 of studying Manskar’s Accountable Discipleship. This is a great post at his blog this week. Related articles Methodists to close newspaper, communications division (examiner.com) Another set of Methodists (wminafrica.wordpress.com) http://wesleyanleadership.wordpress.com/2013/04/09/whats-a-methodist-part-3-of-4/ http://wesleyanleadership.wordpress.com/2013/03/27/whats-a-methodist-continued/ http://wesleyanleadership.wordpress.com/2013/03/15/whats-a-methodist/

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Credit Unions v Banks

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Tom Bolton

A concise article comparing banks and credit unions: http://www.businessinsider.com/credit-unions-vs-big-banks-2013-4 It does look like the edge still goes to Credit Unions. Related articles 5 Credit Unions that Are Blowing Away Today’s Big Banking… (prweb.com)

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