Category Archives: Poetry, Reflecting on Scripture

Think and discovering Scripture through poetry.

To Always be Walking With Those Who are Always With Us

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Tom Bolton

I wrote this poem during my devotions on September 14. I am thinking about the balance between being with and supporting those who have special needs of many sorts, and truly supporting them as they take risks and grow.    Always … Continue reading →

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On Word, Law and Life: 1

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Tom Bolton

  This was the first stanza of my winter devotions in response to Psalm 119. I wrote these verses in December through February as I meditated on Psalm 119. As I am preparing to resume my Disciple Bible class, I am thinking … Continue reading →

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Strong and Courageous, Joshua

Posted on September 8, 2012 by Tom Bolton

Strong and Courageous How can I be strong and courageous when I feel so small? My God is with me wherever I go,      and yet I forget. I am dismayed I am less than. I am unable. I … Continue reading →

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Take Heart

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Tom Bolton

Humura Take heart beautiful one. In our Father’s eye, you are beautiful and whole. From brokenness, you are restored when you speak to God.     By grace, you are restored. Hopeful, may you be filled with joy. In our … Continue reading →

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Grounded in Prayer

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Tom Bolton

Grounded in Prayer No longer am I bapfuye behagazi. I am restored, bright-eyed in this community. And yet, wide-awake, I am disturbed too often. The call of Christ is welcome, and I grab it as shelter, and yet, There is … Continue reading →

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On Word, Law and Life

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Tom Bolton

I felt a bit bland presenting these new stanzas in March. But I am more inspired by them, as I re-read them today. N. Never to Forget Never-ending words have been written in heaven and deep in the foundation of … Continue reading →

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In this Community, Forgetting

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Tom Bolton

In this Community, Forgetting There may come a day, when I, too, will Forget the places I have been this day, and where now I go. May I recall deep in me the place of my eternity. Some days I … Continue reading →

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