Tag Archives: Christ

Children and Neighbors

Posted on April 29, 2026 by Tom Bolton

In March 2014, I was writing more regularly, and then I saw this image as a neighbor approached. I love this poem but have struggled to set it to music that suited me. I am compromising here. Here is the … Continue reading →

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Devotions to Our God in the Manger: Sinless Guilt

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Tom Bolton

A D V E N T 2 0 1 3:   D E V O T I O N S   T O   O U R   G O D   I N   T H E   M … Continue reading →

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Devotions to Our God in the Manger: I will come in

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Tom Bolton

A D V E N T   2 0 1 3:   D E V O T I O N S   T O   O U R    G O D   I N   T H E   M A N G E R Week 1                            Stay … Continue reading →

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Thanks

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Tonight I am again giving thanks for my Disciple Bible Study class at First United Methodist Church of West Allis.  Truly, it is a marvelous curriculum, and I was with a wonderful group. Disciples Act Disciples place themselves under the power … Continue reading →

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Alone and Frost

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Upon Matthew 25:46, walking.                Alone and Frost Fresh, deep-edged crystals frost the tall, emerald blades, as I walk to greet Him this morning. I am alone. Alone as the first one, and Christ … Continue reading →

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Youthful Images

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Tom Bolton

I am re-blogging this poem from February 2013.  The poem was percolating in my mind for over a week, but the parts about the song in my youth just didn’t translate well in 2013.  Sometimes, repentance is hardest when we … Continue reading →

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Fruitful Vines in the Spirit

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Tom Bolton

I’m re-posting this blog from February 2012 because I like it. lol! I wrote this short poem after prayer. I was deep in prayer that day, and came away thinking about fruits of the spirit. What hit me that February … Continue reading →

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