Tag Archives: Tom Bolton

Grab

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Tom Bolton

Psalm 119                      Grabbing His Name, Not Going to Fear God-of-great-love, You give me hope, and I grab your name and your word each night, Glomming onto fear some nights, I recall God’s word, and in heaven there will be … Continue reading →

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Bread

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Tom Bolton

On reading John 6.                     Manna in My Life Not so hungry in my belly, I still love My morning manna. Some mornings I put nut spread on my matzoh, and taste and texture combine to thrill me. And better … Continue reading →

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Freedom

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Tom Bolton

Stanza 6 from On Word, Law and Life, a devotional poem based on Psalm 119.                                                        Freedom Walk Freely I embraced your blessings, Lord, and finally I find your promises in me. And firmly I find in You the answer … Continue reading →

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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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