Tag Archives: Holy Spirit

WORD, LAW and LIFE: R

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Tom Bolton

R. Rejected and Restored Remember that there are so many phonies here, but I am still Restored, in loving the word, and refreshed. Revealed in love, you are sometimes my hiding place, and you are a Rock in the entry, … Continue reading →

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Mr.Roger’s Place

Posted on August 10, 2013 by Tom Bolton

This morning, the Second Saturday Servants group from West Allis First UMC (and friends from other churches and communities) will make lunches for our homeless friends, and go to work at the Milwaukee Rescue Mission. I am praying as I … Continue reading →

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Peace

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Peace, Not Alone I hear the cries and I feel the hurt, But I yearn to leave it.  I seek instead the warmth and embrace of Jesus, Friend and guide, fisherman, healer, guide. When I leave this world in prayer, … Continue reading →

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How Are We Equipped for Every Good Work

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Tom Bolton

I’ve been participating in a Lay Servant Class in the Milwaukee Metro District UMC on Saturdays–Equipped for Every Good Work. It has added to my repertoire on Spiritual Gifts study these past two weeks. Our book, Equipped for Every Good Work: … Continue reading →

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Excited that We are Sent

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Tom Bolton

I am excited about Missions at First United Methodist Church, where I am a member and disciple of Jesus. Last Saturday, we had an awesome visit with folks at God’s Kidz in the Hood, and we made some sandwiches for … Continue reading →

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In Our Community, on Structure

Posted on July 28, 2012 by Tom Bolton

In Our Community What structure is it that we build and inhabit In this Beloved Community? We are here, joined in the Holy Spirit, Still in some tension, For we are from diverse homes. We love, and we form this … Continue reading →

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Disciples Act

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Tom Bolton

We’ve studied the Bible for 19 weeks now in our Disciple Bible class at First United Methodist Church of West Allis.  Truly, it is a marvelous curriculum, and I am with a wonderful group.  I have thought about how the … Continue reading →

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