Tag Archives: Psalm

On Word, Law and Life: Thanksgiving

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Tom Bolton

These are my verses in response to Psalm 119. Upon this wonderful day of Thanksgiving, I am reposting the whole devotion. On Word, Law and Life Along the Way Aware, aware, finally aware that the righteous are blessed, those who … Continue reading →

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A Stanza on Psalm 119

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Tom Bolton

H. Hope Rises, Hope is High Hope. I have hope. Hope is my inheritance. I hold tightly to your words and look into them; it is my promise. Heart-deep, heart-filled, I hear your blessing–my hope. Hope. Hearing my life over … Continue reading →

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On Word, Law and Life: stanza 6

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Tom Bolton

In January 2012, I was continuing this piece based on Psalm 119, contemplating our study of the Word, covenant today and life–life in hope. F.  Freedom Walk Freely I embraced your blessings, Lord, and finally I find your promises in … Continue reading →

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Joy in the Word

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Tom Bolton

I finished my exploration of Psalm 119 in early 2012, and periodically I return to look at 2 or 3 stanzas. I’m posting two verses today, and will post the last two verses on Friday. John Wesley said in his … Continue reading →

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In Great Beauty Judged

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Tom Bolton

I was studying Psalm 50 last week, and perhaps just browsing some through my Bible and through my personal journal, when this piece just kind of flowed out. In Great Beauty, Judged God has been with me, even as I … Continue reading →

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My interpretation of a stanza of Psalm 119: K. Knowing Integrity Your hands created me and you know me. Knowing me, Lord, you help me to know me. Knowing you, Holy One, my friends rejoice– They know my hope; they … Continue reading →

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Tom Bolton | Leave a comment

Refreshing

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Working through three more stanzas of Psalm 119 from February 2012: K. Knowing Integrity Your hands created me and you know me. Knowing me, Lord, you help me to know me. Knowing you, Holy One, my friends rejoice– They know … Continue reading →

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