Category Archives: Poetry, Reflecting on Scripture

Think and discovering Scripture through poetry.

John Wesley on Prayer

Posted on May 24, 2014 by Tom Bolton

Originally posted on Hopeful:
I’ve been reading from a little book I found on eBay a few weeks ago:  How to Pray:  The Best of John Wesley on Prayer (Uhrichville, OH:  Barbour Publishing, 2007), and it has some wonderful excerpts…

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Transfigured

Posted on May 17, 2014 by Tom Bolton

Reflecting on Matt 7: 1-13 and Luke 9: 28-36 Passing Through the Cloud I too hiked up that mountain, following the master, and I stayed just outside of that thick cloud for too long. I listened and I was assured. The … Continue reading →

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Free

Posted on May 4, 2014 by Tom Bolton

In days past, I contemplated Psalm 119. Freedom Walk Freely I embraced your blessings, Lord, and finally I find your promises in me. And firmly I find in You the answer to those who taunt me here, and Fully I … Continue reading →

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Praying

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Tom Bolton

I wrote this poem and prayer in 2012.  Prayerful In the morning sunshine, with waves advancing Near my feet, near my soul, Soothing voice deep within my spirit, I listen. Listening to that still, powerful voice, Each word touches me … Continue reading →

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Jubilation Day

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Tom Bolton

I am again posting stanzas from my meditation on Psalm 119. I wrote this in early 2012. I. In Judgement, Knowing Jubilation! I know how you treat me! As you promised, you treat me just so. Judgement and knowledge are … Continue reading →

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Reveal These Things

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Tom Bolton

Reflecting on Deuteronomy 29:29       Reveal These Things I know that I don’t know, and When I do know, I learn just How much I do not know! But I wish that I might know! Show me you who are. … Continue reading →

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Chosen

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Tom Bolton

Contemplating John 15:16             Chosen So many, I have known on this journey to find God. So many days, I journeyed. So many classes, paths, and ways. So many disciplines! Truth is: He finds us. He entered our world, and … Continue reading →

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