Tag Archives: Tom Bolton’s Hopeful

Prayer

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Tom Bolton

I am continuing my repeat of On Word, Law and Life, a devotional poem based on Psalm 119.                          Let Me Pray Loudly I speak of you, God-of-Grace; let me Live in your word, learning your commands. Leavened by … Continue reading →

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Joyful Knowledge

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Tom Bolton

From On Word, Law and life, which is a devotional poem based on Psalm 119:                     Joyful in the Word Joyful in the word, blessed! Once I suffered and I learned from you: Joy and Hope! Judged by the measures … Continue reading →

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In Judgment, Knowing

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Tom Bolton

I am continuing to share my longer piece, On Word, Law and Life, in response to my study of Psalm 119.                              In Judgment, Knowing Jubilation! I know how you treat me! As you promised, you treat me just so. … Continue reading →

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Hope Rises

Posted on October 19, 2014 by Tom Bolton

Continuing the Devotional Poem, On Word, Law and Life, based on Psalm 119.   Psalm 119:  57-64   Hope Rises, Hope is High Hope. I have hope. Hope is my inheritance. I hold tightly to your words and look into … Continue reading →

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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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