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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.

On Surgery Times

Posted on May 16, 2015 by Tom Bolton

Last year I had surgery to have a tumor removed from my right kidney. I have been blessed that it was found early, and I had a top-notch surgeon. I was doubly blessed that many friends and members of Christ’s body were … Continue reading →

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On Revivival, from 2013

Posted on May 12, 2015 by Tom Bolton

I originally wrote this in 2013 after attending a Revival at Solomon Community Temple, and I am thinking about it as I prepare for a Wesleyan Revival class at my Church this summer. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfL7Xf4SJMA Time to Come Clean–John 13:9 We … Continue reading →

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Lisa’s Offshoot

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Tom Bolton

I am again sharing Offshoots Newsletter by Lisa Hernandez. Offshoots May 2015   Mineral Street Programs and Services, Inc. Cultivating healthy individuals, healthy families, for a healthy community. Offshoots May 2015 Dear Friends, Exciting news! As you know in the … Continue reading →

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Confirmation on Mothers Day

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Tom Bolton

I have been thinking about our upcoming Confirmation on May 10. I had decided in 2012 to present this sermon by Bonhoeffer to our Confirmation Class in the form of a letter, handed to each of them and each parent, … Continue reading →

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On Word, Law and Life: Pathways

Posted on May 2, 2015 by Tom Bolton

Originally posted on Hopeful:
Pathways so bright, your word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light for my Path–so well-lit and safer than others. Promising freely, I took an oath, and I will keep it! Righteous regulations show…

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Faithful

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Tom Bolton

As I prepare for our Confirmation Sunday on May 10, I am thinking about, and writing about, my faith.   Mark 9:24 was the text for worship the year after I wrote this poem, based on the very famous Scripture, in … Continue reading →

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Remember Your Baptism daily

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Tom Bolton

I still read this little prayer daily in my shower. For a few years I have been ordering packs of shower tags with Pastor Adam Hamilton’s baptism remembrance. After we study grace and Baptism with our Confirmation Students, I give … Continue reading →

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