Tag Archives: freedom

Freedom in the Word

Posted on July 25, 2015 by Tom Bolton

Another older piece on freedom, from On Word, Law and Life: Commanded, Living Free Commanded to live, keep me free, alive, awash in Your Word, cleansed in Your Word, Cleansed, clinging to Commandments, relationships freed, miracles clearly seen. Clinging, clawing … Continue reading →

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Edging Freedom

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Tom Bolton

From the past,  from Psalm 90 A prayer of Moses the man of God. Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations. Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the whole world, from everlasting to everlasting … Continue reading →

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Just Freedom

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Tom Bolton

From 2014 Luke 4:18-19 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) 18 “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives … Continue reading →

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Free to Donate Blood

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Tom Bolton

A highpoint of my Independence Day was that I was able to give blood at the Blood Center of Wisconsin. I always feel good when I do that. Last year after having kidney surgery for kidney cancer, my surgeon said … Continue reading →

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Freedom

Posted on July 4, 2015 by Tom Bolton

I am planning a new series in July, on freedom. John 15:5-8 from The Message: “I am the Vine, you are the branches. When you’re joined with me and I with you, the relation intimate and organic, the harvest is … Continue reading →

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Free

Posted on May 4, 2014 by Tom Bolton

In days past, I contemplated Psalm 119. Freedom Walk Freely I embraced your blessings, Lord, and finally I find your promises in me. And firmly I find in You the answer to those who taunt me here, and Fully I … Continue reading →

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Free

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Tom Bolton

John 15:5-8 from The Message: “I am the Vine, you are the branches. When you’re joined with me and I with you, the relation intimate and organic, the harvest is sure to be abundant. Separated, you can’t produce a thing. Anyone … Continue reading →

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