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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.

Daily in the Bible

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Tom Bolton

I started listening to the Daily Audio Bible in 2009, and Karen and I started listening together in 2010. I’ve found it to be a great way to stay in the Word on a regular basis. Brian Hardin started the … Continue reading →

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Fear Not

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Tom Bolton

I am reprinting a poem from January 2011. See you next week! No Worries Today I am grown, I have listened, I have faced terrors with calm and boldness. And yet I fear this day. I fear that I may … Continue reading →

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Christmas Card

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Tom Bolton

I really enjoyed this Christmas card from United Methodist Communications. I am woefully behind in sending out Christmas cards and letters this year, but I think I will finish Friday night–by Midnight. Here is the text of the family letter … Continue reading →

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Wandering Into the Creche

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Tom Bolton

  Wandering Into the Creche As the air chilled just a little, But with no snow in Wisconsin, Still I listened to Advent hymns, long loved, and meditated on Luke’s story with eyes wide. Each time Gabriel arrives, he firmly … Continue reading →

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Lessons from the Nativity Set

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Tom Bolton

In the message at First United Methodist Church of West Allis this past Sunday, we contemplated a few of the lessons we learn by pondering the scripture associated with some of the main characters that we see as we look … Continue reading →

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Posted on December 18, 2012 by Tom Bolton

Originally posted on Hopeful:
Saturday morning, I had been reading Matthew and John 13, and then went to Isaiah. We Care I was startled today at the many voices in the text– so many accents, so many tones under the…

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Posted on December 17, 2012 by Tom Bolton

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