Category Archives: About Tom

General things about who Tom Bolton thinks he is.

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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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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Living New Life

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Living New Life In this new world, with no fighting, I see the gold, shining around everything, and my glasses seem like second lenses shrunken and wrinkled, And even dads and moms here hear and see like new toddlers, strong, … Continue reading →

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2012 in review

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Tom Bolton

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: 600 people reached the top of Mt. Everest in 2012. This blog got about 2,900 views in 2012. If every person who reached the … Continue reading →

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My favorite Posted Poems of 2012

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Tom Bolton

These were my favorite poems from 2012 (at least as of today): 5. Abba, Thank You Today October 30, 2012 4.  Peace, Not Alone April 22, 2012 3.  Brother Paul, Father Paul April 28, 2012 2.  Word, Law and Life May 8, 2012, the … Continue reading →

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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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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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