Tag Archives: Tom Bolton

Elevated

Posted on September 28, 2014 by Tom Bolton

The fifth stanza from my 2012 meditation on Psalm 119: Psalm 119 Elevated, Enlightened Enough! Again enough! Educated in your laws, I obey them to the end. Endless. Enlighten me each day; fill my mind gently, and I will hold … Continue reading →

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Sons and Daughter

Posted on September 21, 2014 by Tom Bolton

I was struggling with some things in September 2012, but it was a joy to have both sons and my daughter-in-law at home on Friday and Saturday and some of Sunday. I was blessed by their presence.          Loving My … Continue reading →

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Commanded

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Tom Bolton

The third stanza from my 2012 meditation on Psalm 119: Psalm 119         Commanded, Living Free Commanded to live, keep me free, alive, awash in Your Word, cleansed in Your Word, Cleansed, clinging to Commandments, relationships freed, miracles clearly seen.  … Continue reading →

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Preparing for Surgery

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Tom Bolton

Today, I am preparing for surgery to have a tumor removed from my right kidney.  I have been blessed that it was found early, and I have a top-notch surgeon.  I am doubly blessed that many friends and members of … Continue reading →

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Tragic Silence

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Tom Bolton

I wrote this piece on August 15 after reading local and international news. The Scripture in one of the devotions that I read had been Job 1:20-22. Read to the bottom. TRAGIC SILENCE And now my wisdom is silent. For … Continue reading →

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Strong

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Tom Bolton

This poem received good feedback in September, but I noticed in statistics that not many people read this blog entry.  That has led me to re-post it today. Strong and Courageous How can I be strong and courageous when I … Continue reading →

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Thank You Today

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Tom Bolton

Repeating a poem that I have liked. Abba, Thank You Today Abba, Abba, how I missed you, Even as you were by me all the time. In your presence, you are so large, so great, so much like when I … Continue reading →

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