Tag Archives: Tom Bolton

My Sons

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Tom Bolton

It is good to be pleased with one’s sons, I think. . . . . . . . My Sons, Who Please Me Will I sound blasphemous to introduce My Sons: These are my sons, in whom I am well … Continue reading →

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The Program from Hopeful for Those Who Hunger

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Tom Bolton

Here is the Powerpoint from the program on August 26: Hopeful_08262012 We didn’t end up using the video, because it was really audio with no need for the guests to read along.  But this gives you some idea of the … Continue reading →

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Prayerful

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Tom Bolton

I wrote this poem Sunday night.  Prayerful In the morning sunshine, with waves advancing Near my feet, near my soul, Soothing voice deep within my spirit, I listen. Listening to that still, powerful voice, Each word touches me Now, as … Continue reading →

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Temptation and Word

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Tom Bolton

I wrote this meditation at a Lay Servants Teach Adults class at Salem United Methodist Church on January 27, 2010. I was leading a study on Luke 4:1-13 as my teaching assignment. I included an exercise for 14 adults, most … Continue reading →

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Temptation and Word

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Tom Bolton

I wrote this meditation at a Lay Servants Teach Adults class at Salem United Methodist Church on January 27, 2010. I was leading a study on Luke 4:1-13 as my teaching assignment. I included an exercise for 14 adults, most … Continue reading →

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Like a Moth and a Flame, or Not

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Tom Bolton

I wrote this while at a Faith Alive retreat at the Moravian Converence Center in Mt Morris, Wisconsin, in September 2011. We were contemplating thoughts involving inclusiveness, and looking for new thoughts (new to us individually) about theology. I have … Continue reading →

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