Category Archives: Poetry, Reflecting on Scripture

Think and discovering Scripture through poetry.

Freedom

Posted on July 4, 2015 by Tom Bolton

I am planning a new series in July, on freedom. 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 … Continue reading →

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Peace Yet found

Posted on July 3, 2015 by Tom Bolton

From a long walk in 2014: On reading 2 Peter 3:11-14 We Know When there is Peace Yet Found Upon morning routines and walks here and there, upon reading words open and inviting, we seek this holy place. How long … Continue reading →

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In the Quiet

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Tom Bolton

(Again, I’m reflecting on Galatians and reading Bonhoeffer still.) Today I look in a mirror, and I see there Brother Dietrich behind me at ten o’clock, and I’m learning to listen, and I’m joyous in this community–even when disappointed in … Continue reading →

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Yet Struggles

Posted on June 13, 2015 by Tom Bolton

Are There Yet Struggles? It sounded easy at one time. Filled with hope, I knew it would be. My struggles over, my face glowed. And yet the battles with my flesh showed. Peace behind me, and peace ahead, my life … Continue reading →

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In That Week

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Tom Bolton

Another Repeat 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. … Continue reading →

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On Revivival, from 2013

Posted on May 12, 2015 by Tom Bolton

I originally wrote this in 2013 after attending a Revival at Solomon Community Temple, and I am thinking about it as I prepare for a Wesleyan Revival class at my Church this summer. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfL7Xf4SJMA Time to Come Clean–John 13:9 We … Continue reading →

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On Word, Law and Life: Pathways

Posted on May 2, 2015 by Tom Bolton

Originally posted on Hopeful:
Pathways so bright, your word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light for my Path–so well-lit and safer than others. Promising freely, I took an oath, and I will keep it! Righteous regulations show…

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