Author Archives: Tom Bolton

Unknown's avatar

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.

Integrity

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Integrity This was a really cool story in Yahoo Sports Wednesday night.  I’m glad I read this.

Posted in Poetry, Reflecting on Scripture | 1 Comment

Holy Ground

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Reflecting on Matt 7: 1-13 and Luke 9: 28-36 Passing Through the Cloud I too hiked up that mountain, following the master, and I stayed just outside of that thick cloud for too long. I listened and I was assured. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Disciplines, Poetry, Reflecting on Scripture | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

Passage by and About Bonhoeffer

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Dietrich Bonhoeffer:  On Hitler, Grace, the Cross, Our Cross, Church and Life Together This is an excellent posting on key statements by and about Dietrich Bonhoeffer.  I’m really happy to post the link here. Two of my favorite pasages are: “Cheap … Continue reading →

Posted in Disciplines, Recommendations | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

My Faith

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Tom Bolton

As I prepare for our Confirmation Sunday, I am thinking about, and writing about, my faith.  Mark 9:24 will be the text for worship this week. My Faith, fragile, Help my Faith I believe, I believe, I believe, I believe, … Continue reading →

Posted in Disciplines, Poetry, Reflecting on Scripture | Tagged , , , | 3 Comments

Discipleship Pondering

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Tom Bolton

I have been going back to Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s The Cost of Discipleship lately. We sometimes lose the focus in our discipleship. How can we Christian’s lose our focus on Jesus?  And yet we do!  Bonhoeffer wrote: “Costly grace is the … Continue reading →

Posted in Disciplines, Recommendations | Tagged , , , , | 10 Comments

Free

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Tom Bolton

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 produce a thing. Anyone … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry, Poetry, Reflecting on Scripture | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

Mana

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Manna in My Life Not so hungry in my belly, I still love My morning manna. Some mornings I put nut spread on my matzoh, and taste and texture combine to thrill me. And better than hard rolls in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry, Poetry, Reflecting on Scripture | Tagged , | Leave a comment