Category Archives: Poetry, Reflecting on Scripture

Think and discovering Scripture through poetry.

Peace

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Tom Bolton

In morning devotion:                             At Peace Now At peace this bright July morning, Green grass as deep green and fragrant as I can recall, The sky clear and welcoming me, The lake crystalline and deep azure, I fear nothing today. … Continue reading →

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Caring

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Tom Bolton

On a Saturday morning in early 2012, I had been reading Matthew and John 13, and then went to Isaiah. I left with these thoughts in my poetry.                                       We Care I was startled today at the many voices in … Continue reading →

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In Quiet

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Tom Bolton

(I was reflecting on Galatians and reading Bonhoeffer when I wrote this.)                  In Quiet, Reflecting Today I look in a mirror, and I see there Brother Dietrich behind me at ten o’clock, and I’m learning to listen, and I’m … Continue reading →

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Devotions on Two Stanzas of Psalm 119

Posted on August 17, 2014 by Tom Bolton

John Wesley said in his notes on Psalm 119, ” The general scope and design of this psalm is, to magnify the law and make it honourable: to shew the excellency and usefulness of divine Revelation, and recommend it to … Continue reading →

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At Always, God

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Tom Bolton

Contemplating 1 Peter 4:19 in the New English Translation (NET Bible) So then let those who suffer according to the will of God entrust their souls to a faithful Creator as they do good. At Always, God In the beginning, … Continue reading →

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The Ancient Fathers of the Desert: Introduction and Commentary

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Tom Bolton

Originally posted on A Pastor's Thoughts:
I found this article and thought it might be helpful to those who read this blog for information on the Desert Fathers. Click on the link below. The Ancient Fathers of the Desert:…

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For More than Habit

Posted on August 3, 2014 by Tom Bolton

Exodus 16:15-19 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) When the Israelites saw it, they said to one another, “What is it?” For they did not know what it was. Moses said to them, “It is the bread that the Lord has … Continue reading →

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