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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 Neighborhood

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Our Second Saturday Servants group from West Allis First UMC will be working at Northcott Neighborhood House the next three months. In fact, we are going there today.  A small crew will also be making sandwiches each month for delivery … Continue reading →

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Dying Well According to John Wesley

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Dying Well According to John Wesley I was inspired by this article by Chris Johnson earlier this week. He says, “Most importantly, Wesley knew the secret to dying well was living well.  Keeping our end in view reminds us that … Continue reading →

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Deep Dark

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Tom Bolton

At the Cross In the deep dark early this morning, skies so black and veiled, we saw little clearly, and felt the dark fall on each of us. I was there at the cross, overcome with grief and guilt and … Continue reading →

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How Are We Equipped for Every Good Work

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Tom Bolton

I’ve been participating in a Lay Servant Class in the Milwaukee Metro District UMC on Saturdays–Equipped for Every Good Work. It has added to my repertoire on Spiritual Gifts study these past two weeks. Our book, Equipped for Every Good Work: … Continue reading →

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Close to Spring

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Tom Bolton

A Divine Intervention, Near New Year’s Eve So close, so close, these women and men, close to me in this tiny lounge in this huge, huge Church building, this small, fragile church people, these powerful people of God. So close … Continue reading →

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Bearing Images Closely

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Tom Bolton

This poem was percolating in my mind for over a week, but the parts about the song in my youth just didn’t translate well in 2013. There was a lively song in my 1970s that bugged me even then, and … Continue reading →

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Heifer families achieve life-changing transformation

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Heifer families achieve life-changing transformation The link above is to a new story of transformation at Heifer International.  Check it out! Pens inside the pigsty served as bedrooms for each of the family members — one for Thuy, her husband, … Continue reading →

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