Category Archives: Poetry, Reflecting on Scripture

Think and discovering Scripture through poetry.

On Word, Law and Life: stanza 6

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Tom Bolton

In January 2012, I was continuing this piece based on Psalm 119, contemplating our study of the Word, covenant today and life–life in hope. F.  Freedom Walk Freely I embraced your blessings, Lord, and finally I find your promises in … Continue reading →

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Joy in the Word

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Tom Bolton

I finished my exploration of Psalm 119 in early 2012, and periodically I return to look at 2 or 3 stanzas. I’m posting two verses today, and will post the last two verses on Friday. John Wesley said in his … Continue reading →

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In the World

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Tom Bolton

In that One Week, in the World In that one week, there was an anniversary party, with 60 years remembered and celebrated and re-lived, and friends found and met and recalled. There was cake and movies and photos. There were … Continue reading →

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Today

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Today in Christ                  Today I am in Christ, Not only in Grace, Not only in Faith. Today I give thanks to God because he is good, and my faith is filled with … Continue reading →

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Abba, Thank You Today

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Originally posted on Hopeful:
I was contemplating prayer and two classes I have attended recently on prayer. Abba, Thank You Today Abba, Abba, how I missed you, Even as you were by me all the time. In your presence, you…

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The Light

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Tom Bolton

I live in brightest light and that light Cleanses my skin and warms me like no other place. From the beginning, that place was here, and yet I had to find it—even though it was here to see. There is … Continue reading →

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Elevated and Enlightened

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Tom Bolton

The fifth stanza of Word, Law and Life, my contemplation of the 119th Psalm, from early 2012. E. Elevated, Enlightened Enough! Again enough! Educated in your laws, I obey them to the end. Endless. Enlighten me each day; fill my … Continue reading →

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