Tag Archives: Hope

Hope Rises

Posted on October 19, 2014 by Tom Bolton

Continuing the Devotional Poem, On Word, Law and Life, based on Psalm 119.   Psalm 119:  57-64   Hope Rises, Hope is High Hope. I have hope. Hope is my inheritance. I hold tightly to your words and look into … Continue reading →

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I Can’t Resist A Good Challenge!

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Tom Bolton

Originally posted on Unshakable Hope:
Ice Bucket Challenge Donations Top $100 Million in 30 Days compared to $2.8 million during the same time period last year (July 29 to August 29). Mary looked at me like I was crazy when…

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Unshakable Hope

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Unshakable Hope I am sharing a blog from a favorite blog buddy of mine.  (Can I call Bill a “buddy” even though we haven’t met face to face?  I hope it is okay.) In recounting the story of Lee Strobel, who … 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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On Word, Law and Life: 1

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Tom Bolton

  This was the first stanza of my winter devotions in response to Psalm 119. I wrote these verses in December through February as I meditated on Psalm 119. As I am preparing to resume my Disciple Bible class, I am thinking … Continue reading →

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Word, Law and Life

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Tom Bolton

These are my devotions in response to Psalm 119. I wrote these verses in December through February in response to meditating on Psalm 119. As I am coming to a summer hiatus in my Disciple Bible class, I am thinking about the importance … Continue reading →

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On Word, Law and Life

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Tom Bolton

These are my verses in response to Psalm 119.  I’m not sure I have captured all the themes of the great Psalm, but I think I have responded to the major ones.  It has been a wonderful adventure for me–ongoing since … Continue reading →

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