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.

Comments on a Book: Every Day

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Tom Bolton

In early March I happened upon a book review for Every Day, by David Levithan, while I was heading home on the bus from serving at the Optimist Oratorical Contest. The plot struck me as remarkably creative and I yearned … Continue reading →

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I Have No Idea — A Prayer of Thomas Merton

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Richard Hall, a Methodist Minister in Wales, posted this blog Wednesday, and it really hit home to me at lunchtime: The Connexion My Lord God, I have no idea where I am going. I do not see the road ahead … Continue reading →

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Love

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Love, Fabric Of real people, we care for festers; Practical, more than just ethical, we dirty our hands. We ache and cry at the end of the day. Like Christ, we love the real person. More a doing than a … Continue reading →

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Precious

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Which Precious Things? Which precious things did I lose or belittle today? I found myself seeking sadness Saturday. In serving, I looked for grieving folk. I was walking beside some brothers, but lost sight of them, my peripheral sight slothful. … Continue reading →

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Studying Mere Christianity

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Tom Bolton

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=KeBU5yck2ss This blog may be mostly for John and me. We are participating in a C.S. Lewis reading plan throughout 2013. But I know many others who have studied Mere Christianity this past year, and so this may be a … Continue reading →

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Unshakable Hope

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Unshakable Hope I am sharing a blog from a favorite blog buddy of mine.  (Can I call Bill a “buddy” even though we haven’t met face to face?  I hope it is okay.) In recounting the story of Lee Strobel, who … Continue reading →

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Crown of Life

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Tom Bolton

This Crown of Life It is here that we help, sometimes in piddling ways, often trifling and external; we help by being beside. In fellowship, we work. In families, in singles, together, we hold each other in well-being. The whole … Continue reading →

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