Tag Archives: Jesus

New Life

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Tom Bolton

The Confirmation Class at West Allis First United Methodist Church is preparing worship for February 10, and the text will be on the Transfiguration. This has led me to start work on a new poem based on the Transfiguration. I … Continue reading →

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Fruitful Leadership

Posted on October 5, 2012 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 … Continue reading →

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Grounded in Prayer

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Tom Bolton

Grounded in Prayer No longer am I bapfuye behagazi. I am restored, bright-eyed in this community. And yet, wide-awake, I am disturbed too often. The call of Christ is welcome, and I grab it as shelter, and yet, There is … Continue reading →

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On Grace

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Tom Bolton

Contemplating Bonhoeffer more and focusing on Jesus, I wrote this Tuesday. Grace, Held Each Day I accept this grace with eyes wide open, Fully knowing the value, the steep price paid. Today I am full of grace, given freely to … Continue reading →

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Today in Christ

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Tom Bolton

I wrote this early Sunday morning after my morning devotions. I have been reading much from my Bonhoeffer library, and I believe I had been reading the 107th Psalm on Sunday too. I think I was influenced by my general … Continue reading →

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Peace, Not Alone

Posted on April 22, 2012 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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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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