Tag Archives: Religion and Spirituality

John Wesley on Prayer: reblogged

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Tom Bolton

I am re-blogging my four posts that got the most views in 2014.  I’m not sure these are my best blogs, but they have the most attractive key words.  (Tomorrow, I will re-blog Crucifixion by Bartolome Esteban Murillo, which is a … Continue reading →

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A Miracle Grow Ad

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Tom Bolton

A devotion from August 2013                All Together Some days, these snippets, these taught verses Boost me up and make me smug. But I step back and see that it is all one– –One work that I hold to teach … Continue reading →

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In Quiet

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Tom Bolton

(I was reflecting on Galatians and reading Bonhoeffer when I wrote this.)                  In Quiet, Reflecting Today I look in a mirror, and I see there Brother Dietrich behind me at ten o’clock, and I’m learning to listen, and I’m … Continue reading →

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How Does the New Testament Use the Old Testament?

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Tom Bolton

How does the New Testament use the Old Testament? Dr. Ben Witherington discusses the relationship between the New Testament and Old Testament. This is a good video from the Seven-Minute Seminary Series.

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On Word, Law and Life: T

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Treat Me With Kindness, Teach Me Tense, I am wound tight in this tension, Graceful God: Treat me with kindness; why don’t you act right now, God? Crush this evil. Trounce them, crush them; why do you wait? Treat them … Continue reading →

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Alone and Frost

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Upon Matthew 25:46, walking.                Alone and Frost Fresh, deep-edged crystals frost the tall, emerald blades, as I walk to greet Him this morning. I am alone. Alone as the first one, and Christ … Continue reading →

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Grass So Green

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Tom Bolton

This Good Earth The grass so green, Emeralds can’t quite cut it, I raise my eyes. Sunshine stuns. I am in this world completely. It nourishes me and holds me. God’d goodness is here displayed. His nurture and care is … Continue reading →

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