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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.

King Day

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Tom Bolton

We celebrate the leadership of Dr. Martin Luther King today. Some great words by Dr. King: A great hymn by Charles Wesley:

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Excited that We are Sent

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Tom Bolton

I am excited about Missions at First United Methodist Church, where I am a member and disciple of Jesus. Last Saturday, we had an awesome visit with folks at God’s Kidz in the Hood, and we made some sandwiches for … Continue reading →

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Not Cheap

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Not Cheap We are forgiven and filled with grace; shall we not yet repent? We are in communion with a radical master; shall we not confess who we are and recognize him? We are baptized in water pure and eternal; … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 14, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Reblogging this well-written, important blog. AnaYelsi Velasco-Sanchez “It is barbaric and it is evil and it has no place in a civilized world,” – President Barack Obama Yet it persists. Did you know more people are enslaved today than have … Continue reading →

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What Child is This?

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Tom Bolton

As I said in early December, I wish we had Christmas music throughout the year. But, just this one more time now, I am sharing Christmas music (until December). This is a great way to prepare for a Saturday Mission … Continue reading →

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On Mission Devotions

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Tom Bolton

This blog by Scott Parrish gave me some good material as I prepare for Second Saturday Servants tomorrow.  We will be sharing a meal and Bible study with God’s Kidz in the Hood this Saturday. On Mission Devotions is the place … Continue reading →

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Men in the Church

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Tom Bolton

I read Patrick Morley’s post in 2011 at Michael Hyatt’s Intentional Leadership blog. He says “Everyone knows we have a “men problem.” You can hear about it on CNN, read about it in the New York Times, and watch the … Continue reading →

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