Tag Archives: God

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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On Word, Law and Life: Y Why?

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Y. Yet I cry; Search for Me Yet I cry for your help, as I come to you open-palmed, yearning to understand your words, even as I struggle; Yelling my questions to you in my mind’s eye, your word is … Continue reading →

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On Word, Law and Life: Words

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Tom Bolton

WW. Exhausted, Waiting With Hope Wronged by others in my life, I am wrung out, and Words upset me in spite of my judgement, but your words speak gently to me. Waiting here with hope, I find joy in your … Continue reading →

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On Word, Law and Life: T

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Treat Me With Kindness, Teach Me Tense, I am wound tight in this tension, Graceful God: Treat me with kindness; why don’t you act right now, God? Crush this evil. Trounce them, crush them; why do you wait? Treat them … Continue reading →

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Abba Prayer

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Tom Bolton

I wrote this poem in October 2012 as I was studying and experiencing prayer.  I know I posted it to by blog before, but folks seem to connect to it.  It resonates with me, so I’m repeating it with my … Continue reading →

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Never but Eternal

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Never to Forget Never-ending words have been written in heaven and deep in the foundation of earth; Nothing less than eternal is this word, written deep in my heart, etched on my soul. Neatly in place is this word, your … Continue reading →

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On Word, Law and Life: L

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Tom Bolton

I am re-blogging another stanza from my exploration of Psalm 119. Let Me Pray Loudly I speak of you, God-of-Grace; let me Live in your word, learning your commands. Leavened by your word and your commandments, Let my hope shine … Continue reading →

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