Tag Archives: Jesus

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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Abstract and Concrete

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Tom Bolton

As I was reading Mark 3: In a Concrete World Some days in this world, the law is such that the silence is deafening, or comments are shouted so harshly that ears ache and minds are crushed. The doing that … Continue reading →

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At Peace Now

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Tom Bolton

In morning devotion: At Peace Now At peace this bright July morning, Green grass as deep green and fragrant as I can recall, The sky clear and welcoming me, The lake crystalline and deep azure, I fear nothing today. At … 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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Transformed

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Re-running a poem from 2012 Sunshine, Transformed As the sun climbed over my eyes this morning, My brain sprang alert with questions: What is my purpose today? Why and how?  With whom? What is your will for me today Lord? … Continue reading →

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Thrilled that We Are Sent

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Tom Bolton

I will be at Wisconsin Annual Conference of the UMC for the next four days.  I’m glad to be there.  But I will really feel a gap as I miss our Second Saturday Servants mission on Saturday.  Just as I … Continue reading →

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Holy Ground

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Reflecting on Matt 7: 1-13 and Luke 9: 28-36 Passing Through the Cloud I too hiked up that mountain, following the master, and I stayed just outside of that thick cloud for too long. I listened and I was assured. The … Continue reading →

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