Category Archives: Poetry, Reflecting on Scripture

Think and discovering Scripture through poetry.

On Word

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Continuing this piece based on Psalm 119, contemplating study of the Word, covenant today and life–life in hope. On Word, Law and Life D. Decreed to Live Death, I am close to death. Down, I am so down some days. … Continue reading →

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Integrity

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Integrity This was a really cool story in Yahoo Sports Wednesday night.  I’m glad I read this.

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Holy Ground

Posted on May 9, 2013 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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My Faith

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Tom Bolton

As I prepare for our Confirmation Sunday, I am thinking about, and writing about, my faith.  Mark 9:24 will be the text for worship this week. My Faith, fragile, Help my Faith I believe, I believe, I believe, I believe, … Continue reading →

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Free

Posted on May 1, 2013 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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Mana

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Tom Bolton

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 me. And better than hard rolls in the … Continue reading →

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BIG BUTS

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Tom Bolton

This poem is 100 percent inspired by the opening preaching of Revival Preacher Rev. Dennis Oglesby, Jr., at Solomon Community Temple UMC last Friday. It was a disconcerting beginning for me, but a great message Friday night. How Big Is … Continue reading →

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