Category Archives: Poetry, Reflecting on Scripture

Think and discovering Scripture through poetry.

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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The Vine

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Tom Bolton

I am repeating this poem for Lent 2015. I wrote this short poem on February 24, 2012, after prayer. I was deep in prayer that day, and came away thinking about fruits of the spirit. I don’t think it was specifically … Continue reading →

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On James 3:15-17

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Tom Bolton

WISDOM! On James 3:15-17 Wise on Early Paths The wisdom comes to us after many steps, and when filled with Jesus and aware. This wisdom comes to us as we live, and we live righteously and humbly. This wisdom often … Continue reading →

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Fasting Notes

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Tom Bolton

I recorded most of this in 2012, but as I prepare to start a class/discussion group on Fasting, it seems timely to review this. I had good experience with fasting in 2011, but it became more complicated after my diabetes … Continue reading →

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Transfigured

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Tom Bolton

Originally posted on Hopeful:
Reflecting on Matt 7: 1-13 and Luke 9: 28-36 Passing Through the Cloud I too hiked up that mountain, following the master, and I stayed just outside of that thick cloud for too long. I listened and…

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