Tag Archives: scripture

Miracle Grow

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Tom Bolton

  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 and train me– –Breathed … 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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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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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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As Eli, Restore Me, a Parent

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Tom Bolton

I wrote this poem when I was co-leading a youth mission trip last summer. We usually think about Samuel when we read the stories about him, but I was thinking about Eli one morning, and about being a father/encourager of … Continue reading →

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Hello World!

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Tom Bolton

This will be my blogging place, as I think through issues of discipleship and contemplate some scripture–often through poetry.

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