Category Archives: Poetry, Reflecting on Scripture

Think and discovering Scripture through poetry.

From Sin

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Tom Bolton

Upon studying Genesis 11:                               Sin Proud, alert, important, in charge, in control, I am me, alone, lost. A creator, a builder, a survivor, I too am a destroyer, lost, alone, and proud still. Why am I so sad? Why … Continue reading →

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Generations

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Tom Bolton

Genesis 26:18 and Deut. 6:6-9                  Continuity I would re-dig the wells in this day, and renew the covenant in this way. Covenant waters, clogged and war-polluted, I seek the waters for me and for mine. Contention, Enmity, Broad Places, … Continue reading →

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Anticipating Advent

Posted on November 14, 2015 by Tom Bolton

A D V E N T   2 0 1 4:     D E V O T I O N S   T O   O U R   G O D   I N   T H E   M A N G E R Week 1   … Continue reading →

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Ongoing Mission

Posted on November 14, 2015 by Tom Bolton

Janjay K. Innis is a missionary with Global Ministries serving as an advocate for young adult mission service in the Missionary Services unit of the agency. She is a former US-2 missionary, and was commissioned to her present work in … Continue reading →

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To Heal

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Tom Bolton

Repeating from March 2015: Reading Isaiah 53:5 Scourged To Heal Near lictors, nauseated and sweating, we seek to know our ailing, to confess our place, and there to seek wellness. The scourge, so devious, so malevolent, made most evil by … Continue reading →

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Today’s Bread

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Tom Bolton

This has been a favorite over the years: Manna in My Life Not so hungry in my belly, I still love My morning manna. Some mornings I put nut spread on my matzoh, and taste and texture combine to thrill … Continue reading →

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A Good End

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Tom Bolton

John Wesley Sang this great hymn by Isaac Watts in his death bed. I am remembering the hymn as I prepare for the 6th Chapter of our Revival Sunday School Class this week. This version is presented with lyrics from … Continue reading →

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