Tag Archives: Faith

No Shame

Posted on April 27, 2026 by Tom Bolton

This is for my poem on suffering and shame. Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry, Reflecting on Scripture | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

I am again thinking about, and writing about, my faith.   Mark 9:24 was the text for worship shortly after I wrote this poem, based on the very famous Scripture in Mark 9, after I had written this in 2012.

Posted on March 28, 2026 by Tom Bolton

Recently I have been thinking about setting some of my poems to music. A blogging friend of mine has been using an ap to create music for some of his poetry, and so I began to think about trying that. … Continue reading →

Posted in Disciplines, Poetry, Reflecting on Scripture | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

On Surgery Times

Posted on May 16, 2015 by Tom Bolton

Last year I had surgery to have a tumor removed from my right kidney. I have been blessed that it was found early, and I had a top-notch surgeon. I was doubly blessed that many friends and members of Christ’s body were … Continue reading →

Posted in About Tom | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Faithful

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Tom Bolton

As I prepare for our Confirmation Sunday on May 10, I am thinking about, and writing about, my faith.   Mark 9:24 was the text for worship the year after I wrote this poem, based on the very famous Scripture, in … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry, Reflecting on Scripture | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Freedom

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Tom Bolton

I’m recalling 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 are … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry, Reflecting on Scripture | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Devotions to Our God in the Manger 2014: Redeemed

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Tom Bolton

Mark 9:24 A D V E N T    2 0 1 4:    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 … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry, Reflecting on Scripture | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Are There Yet Struggles

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Tom Bolton

On Col. 3:5 Are There Yet Struggles? It sounded easy at one time. Filled with hope, I knew it would be. My struggles over, my face glowed. And yet the battles with my flesh showed. Peace behind me, and peace … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry, Reflecting on Scripture | Tagged , , | Leave a comment