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Tag Archives: Tom Bolton
Approaching the Cross
I am repeating some posts from 2013 this week: At the Cross In the deep dark early this morning, skies so black and veiled, we saw little clearly, and felt the dark fall on each of us. I was there … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry, Reflecting on Scripture
Tagged Mark, Redemption, Tom Bolton, Tom Bolton's Hopeful
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A Neighbor
In March 2014, I was writing more regularly than I have this Spring, and it has been a different experience to return there as a visitor. In Serving In the neighbor, new and newly embraced, He comes to me. … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry, Reflecting on Scripture
Tagged Mark 9:37, Serving, Tom Bolton, Tom Bolton's Hopeful
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A Speck
I wrote this in July 2013. What a Speck Today, I saw sinners everywhere I wandered— And I was out with a purpose!— And I was astounded, And I was thankful for who I am. On the bus early in … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry, Reflecting on Scripture
Tagged forgiving, Maathew 7:3, Tom Bolton, Tom Bolton's Hopeful
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March Offshoots
I have meant to record Lisa’s newsletter about Mineral Street Programs and Services. Here it is: We have exciting news! Morning Glory start(ed) partially running on March 14th. We are going to rent the pavilion at Clark Square Park … Continue reading
Anticipating Green
I recalled this summer poem, as I am staying home with a bit of a bug this Friday. In morning devotion in July 2013: At Peace Now At peace this bright July morning, Green grass as deep green and fragrant … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry, Reflecting on Scripture
Tagged Peace, Revelation, Tom Bolton, Tom Bolton's Hopeful
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Match Day for Milwaukee Rescue Mission
Originally posted on Hopeful:
Thursday (March 13) is match day at Milwaukee Rescue Mission, and it is an especially good day to make a donation to the Rescue Mission: http://matchdaymke.razoo.com/story/Milwaukee-Rescue-Mission You can enter it now and it will post on…
Posted in Recommendations
Tagged Milwauke Rescue Mission, Tom Bolton, Tom Bolton's Hopeful
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The Vine
I am repeating this poem for Lent 2015. I wrote this short poem on February 24, 2012, after prayer. I was deep in prayer that day, and came away thinking about fruits of the spirit. I don’t think it was specifically … Continue reading