Category Archives: Poetry, Reflecting on Scripture

Think and discovering Scripture through poetry.

Like Thomas

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Tom Bolton

On John 14:2         Room Enough Like Thomas, I have searched the way, and I love this community, love this master. But these days, I am reminded: There is a place with many rooms, there is a place prepared, there … Continue reading →

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A Simple life

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Tom Bolton

Reflecting on Matthew 25:40                Simple Life Upon the coming of the son of man, it is simple in me and simple among the least of us each. These matters, then, that I am … Continue reading →

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Called

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Tom Bolton

On John 15: 1-5                            Called Vines, pruned of thickened branches, and vines, nurtured and cleansed, we are healthy branches. Living, lush, joyful, we abide in the vineyard. … Continue reading →

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Fruit

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Tom Bolton

John 15 5-8 from The Message “I am the Vine, you are the branches. When you’re joined with me and I with you, the relation intimate and organic, the harvest is sure to be abundant. Separated, you can’t produce a thing. Anyone … Continue reading →

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Wisdom

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Tom Bolton

On James 3:15-17        Wise on Early Paths The wisdom comes to us after many steps, and when filled with Jesus and aware. This wisdom comes to us as we live, and we live righteously and humbly. This … Continue reading →

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All Together again

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Tom Bolton

All Together Some days, these snippets, these taught verses Boost me up and make me smug. But I step back and see that it is all one– –One work that I hold to teach and train me– –Breathed by God, … Continue reading →

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Community Dreams

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Tom Bolton

Contemplating I John 3:16-17                          Community Dreams When I plan and work toward special community, I am careful, lest I miss Christ’s community. This community is one of agape, where hearts are open and lives sacrificed, and love is real. … Continue reading →

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