Category Archives: Poetry, Reflecting on Scripture

Think and discovering Scripture through poetry.

Thomas

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Tom Bolton

On Thomas in 2014 On John 14:2 Room Enough Like Thomas, I have searched the way, and I love this community, love this master. But these days, I am reminded: There is a place with many rooms, there is a … Continue reading →

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Approaching the Cross

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Tom Bolton

I am repeating some posts from 2013 this week: At the Cross In the deep dark early this morning, skies so black and veiled, we saw little clearly, and felt the dark fall on each of us. I was there … Continue reading →

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A Neighbor

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Tom Bolton

In March 2014, I was writing more regularly than I have this Spring, and it has been a different experience to return there as a visitor.                                 In Serving In the neighbor, new and newly embraced, He comes to me. … Continue reading →

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A Speck

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Tom Bolton

I wrote this in July 2013. What a Speck Today, I saw sinners everywhere I wandered— And I was out with a purpose!— And I was astounded, And I was thankful for who I am. On the bus early in … Continue reading →

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Anticipating Green

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Tom Bolton

I recalled this summer poem, as I am staying home with a bit of a bug this Friday. In morning devotion in July 2013: At Peace Now At peace this bright July morning, Green grass as deep green and fragrant … Continue reading →

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Let Anger Melt

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Tom Bolton

Originally posted on Hopeful:
Society Finches (Photo credit: dog.happy.art) LET ANGER MELT ? The anger swelled and amazed me twice these days, And I was blind. Anger is right sometimes. But now let it go. Let me see each way…

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Letter Campaign

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Tom Bolton

At Second Saturday Servants on March 14, we will again have letter-writing materials for the Bread for the World Campaign for 2015. Come join us in advocacy as we also go out into the world. We will be preparing an … Continue reading →

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