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.

Loving Your Work

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Loving Your Work I read many different periodicals, and my life is enriched by the great media available to me.  I had not known the writing of San Francisco Chronicle’s David Perlman, a long-tome science writer.  He is 94, and still churning … Continue reading →

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Were You There?

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Tom Bolton

I think I may like this version of Were You There, by Johnny Cash and the Carter Sisters, even more than the one I included in my post on Thursday. This video memory is from 1966, I believe.

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Final Words

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Tom Bolton

At West Allis First United Methodist Church, we had our first group session, studying Adam Hamilton’s short 2011 book, Final Word From the Cross.  We discussed the First Chapter, Father Forgive Them, Wednesday night.  (We also had a wonderful lunch … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 21, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Originally posted on This Day With God – A Spiritual Journey:
The Arc of the Covenant would now be near them in a tabernacle and David delivers this psalm found in 1 Chronicles 16:7-43 as a thanks to God. This…

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Refreshing

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Working through three more stanzas of Psalm 119 from February 2012: K. Knowing Integrity Your hands created me and you know me. Knowing me, Lord, you help me to know me. Knowing you, Holy One, my friends rejoice– They know … Continue reading →

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Encouraging

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Here is a great blog from Elementary School Principal Chris Stevens.  I’m re-blogging it, as many others have, because it is so worthwhile. Thank you. I admire you. I appreciate you. These are such simple words to say, but few … Continue reading →

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Ash Wednesday

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Tom Bolton

It was a delight to attend Ash Wednesday Service at Bay View United Methodist Church, near my home, this year. The message, Have Mercy on Me, was excellent.  Thank you Pastor Kelly!  Thank you Pastor Andy, choirs and ushers too. … Continue reading →

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