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.

In the Quiet

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Tom Bolton

(Again, I’m reflecting on Galatians and reading Bonhoeffer still.) Today I look in a mirror, and I see there Brother Dietrich behind me at ten o’clock, and I’m learning to listen, and I’m joyous in this community–even when disappointed in … Continue reading →

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Yet Struggles

Posted on June 13, 2015 by Tom Bolton

Are There Yet Struggles? It sounded easy at one time. Filled with hope, I knew it would be. My struggles over, my face glowed. And yet the battles with my flesh showed. Peace behind me, and peace ahead, my life … Continue reading →

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In That Week

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Tom Bolton

Another Repeat 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. … Continue reading →

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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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