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.

Christmas Music!

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Tom Bolton

One of the things that I especially like about Advent is that we have so many opprtunities to enjoy good music. I wish we had Christmas music throughout the year. Tonight Karen and I go to a special musical event … Continue reading →

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My Faith, Fragile, Help my Faith

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Tom Bolton

Thinking about, and writing about, my faith. My Faith, fragile, Help my Faith I believe, I believe, I believe, I believe, and yet: Help my unbelief today and yesterday and all this week and forever. How can it be? Redeemed … Continue reading →

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Daily Prayers for Moravians

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Tom Bolton

I found this Moravian prayer blog this week, and I think I will make it one of my regular visits for a while.  Rev. Chris Giesler, Pastor of the Edgeboro Moravian Church in Bethlehem, PA. and Bishop of the world-wide … Continue reading →

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Oh Come, Emmanuel

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Tom Bolton

Oh Come, Emmanuel Thanks to Pastor Scott Chrostek for posting a link to this music.

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Remembering John

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Tom Bolton

I have been remembering my old friend John. John, in Days Gone Far Away This John seemed like some harsh philosopher when I first met him hiking home in sixty-nine. In those early days, I rarely saw him smile. But … Continue reading →

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I Hunger

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Tom Bolton

I am repeating a poem from last August. I Hunger Away from the paths I usually walk, I hunger. My mind clear, grains green all around me, I open my heart, my mind, my soul today. Fill me up. (C) … Continue reading →

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Christmas Tithe

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Tom Bolton

Christmas Tithe Jim Wallis has written this month on Christmas giving: Religion is far too judgmental. Surveys show that many people think that, especially a new generation of young people who — more than ever before — are checking the … Continue reading →

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