Category Archives: Poetry, Reflecting on Scripture

Think and discovering Scripture through poetry.

Beloved, How Great the Fruit!

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Tom Bolton

I hear your command, placed deep inside of me, O Lord My God, that we would love each other. Your life layed down, and hoisted on a great tree, You chose me to walk with you as brother. Oh friend, … Continue reading →

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In this Beloved Community

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Tom Bolton

In This Beloved Community In this village, conversation is new and can-do; As Jesus healed, preached, healed, we do what we are called to do. Beloved, as God loves us, not often so lovable, We seek new communities, our miracles … Continue reading →

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The Waves Do Circle Me

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Tom Bolton

I wrote early this morning while I was working at the Divine Intervention cold weather ministry, and after finally spending some time editing my responses to John Wesley’s questions. The Waves Do Circle Me I hear new waves this morning … Continue reading →

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We Care

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Tom Bolton

Saturday morning, I had been reading Matthew and John 13, and then went to Isaiah. We Care I was startled today at the many voices in the text– so many accents, so many tones under the words–and Then there was … Continue reading →

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Temptation and Word

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Tom Bolton

I wrote this meditation at a Lay Servants Teach Adults class at Salem United Methodist Church on January 27, 2010. I was leading a study on Luke 4:1-13 as my teaching assignment. I included an exercise for 14 adults, most … Continue reading →

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On Word, Law and Life

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Tom Bolton

These are my verses in response to Psalm 119.  I’m not sure I have captured all the themes of the great Psalm, but I think I have responded to the major ones.  It has been a wonderful adventure for me–ongoing since … Continue reading →

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On Word, Law and Life: Stanza X and Y

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Tom Bolton

I finished my exploration of Psalm 119 last Friday night, but, as has been my habit, I had set it aside to review. I’m posting the final  two verses today.  When I am satisfied with these, I plan to post the … Continue reading →

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