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.

On Word, Law and Life: Pathways

Posted on May 2, 2015 by Tom Bolton

Originally posted on Hopeful:
Pathways so bright, your word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light for my Path–so well-lit and safer than others. Promising freely, I took an oath, and I will keep it! Righteous regulations show…

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Faithful

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Tom Bolton

As I prepare for our Confirmation Sunday on May 10, I am thinking about, and writing about, my faith.   Mark 9:24 was the text for worship the year after I wrote this poem, based on the very famous Scripture, in … Continue reading →

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Remember Your Baptism daily

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Tom Bolton

I still read this little prayer daily in my shower. For a few years I have been ordering packs of shower tags with Pastor Adam Hamilton’s baptism remembrance. After we study grace and Baptism with our Confirmation Students, I give … Continue reading →

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Imagine No Malaria Day

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Tom Bolton

I raise funds for a number of good causes, and people may get tired of hearing from me. I get it! But here I go again: Dear friends and readers, On April 25, I will be walking to end malaria … Continue reading →

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A love Tale

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Tom Bolton

I’m sharing another poem I wrote in 2013, and I honestly had forgotten this one completely. When I read it Tuesday, it was as though it was brand new to me, and I had to read it many times and … Continue reading →

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Grit

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Tom Bolton

Re-posting a poem from July 2013: As I was reading Mark 3: In a Concrete World Some days in this world, the law is such that the silence is deafening, or comments are shouted so harshly that ears ache and … Continue reading →

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Another Offshoot

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Tom Bolton

I am again sharing the newsletter of Mineral Street Programs and Services. Mineral Street Programs and Services, Inc. Cultivating healthy individuals, healthy families, for a healthy community.                  Offshoots                            April 2015 Dear Friends, The month of March we were able … Continue reading →

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