Category Archives: Poetry, Reflecting on Scripture

Think and discovering Scripture through poetry.

Abba, Thank You Today

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Tom Bolton

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 are so large, so … Continue reading →

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Not Bewitched, Away from Turkey

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Tom Bolton

As I walked last Thursday, with heavy clouds low upon the horizon, I remembered my class from Wednesday night, and claimed the fredom of the Gospel. Not Bewitched, Away from Turkey I learn somehow, in ways I cannot describe, to … Continue reading →

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Fruitful Leadership

Posted on October 5, 2012 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 … Continue reading →

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At the Edge

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Tom Bolton

From Psalm 90 A prayer of Moses the man of God. Lord, you have been our dwelling place  throughout all generations.   Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the whole world, from everlasting to everlasting you are … Continue reading →

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On Word, Law and Life – 3

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Tom Bolton

On Word, Law and Life is a work of my devotions in response to Psalm 119. I wrote these verses in December through February in response to meditating on Psalm 119. I am repeating a few stanzas individually between now … Continue reading →

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My Beloved Communities

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Tom Bolton

This week I am repeating a  poem from March that did not get a lot of hits according to the WordPress stats.  I have been blessed with some wonderful faith communities in my life, so I share this again.  I … Continue reading →

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On Word, Law and Life: 2

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Tom Bolton

  Blessed in the Way Born pure, we young struggle and rot, seeking pristine purity, blessed in the Way, this Word. Breathing in this book, this blessed, blessed Word, I try, try, try to stay on the narrow path, teetering, … Continue reading →

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