Category Archives: Reflecting on Scripture

Then Lifted

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Tom Bolton

Reading Psalm 52            Estranged, then Lifted As David, angry, and yet aware of flourishing olive trees–fruitful and beautiful! These sinners around me, and of me, are big shots, boasting in our own minds. The saints are here too, laughing, … Continue reading →

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Crucifixion by Bartolome Esteban Murillo

Posted on January 8, 2015 by Tom Bolton

Originally posted on Hopeful:
Bartolomé Esteban Murillo (born late December 1617, baptized January 1, 1618 – April 3, 1682) was a Spanish Baroque painter. Although he is best known for his religious works, Murillo also produced a considerable number of…

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Longest Night 2014

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Tom Bolton

It is the longest night, a time when some of us are in the ecstasy of Advent, and some of us are blue, and some are in moments of each. Longest Night Service From Tuesday- December 21, 2010, revised for … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Memories

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Tom Bolton

Thanksgiving greetings to my friends! For Thanksgiving, I am repeating the liturgy from our Disciple Bible Class for all my friends. Disciples Act Disciples place themselves under the power and authority of Scripture– –Free in the Word! Disciples know that … Continue reading →

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Repeating On Word, Law and Life

Posted on August 31, 2014 by Tom Bolton

This was the start of my meditation on Psalm 119, which I started in December 2011.  I finished in Spring 2012, but I have periodically been drawn back to this piece over the past few years. Psalm 119 How blessed … Continue reading →

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