Tag Archives: Tom Bolton’s Hopeful

Today’s Bread

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Tom Bolton

This has been a favorite over the years: 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 … Continue reading →

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Freedom in the Word

Posted on July 25, 2015 by Tom Bolton

Another older piece on freedom, from On Word, Law and Life: 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. Clinging, clawing … Continue reading →

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Edging Freedom

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Tom Bolton

From the past,  from Psalm 90 A prayer of Moses the man of God. Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations. Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the whole world, from everlasting to everlasting … Continue reading →

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Just Freedom

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Tom Bolton

From 2014 Luke 4:18-19 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) 18 “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives … Continue reading →

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New Shoots

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Tom Bolton

A new letter from Mineral Street: Mineral Street Programs and Services, Inc. Cultivating healthy individuals, healthy families, for a healthy community. Offshoots July 2015 Dear Friends, My husband and I recently bought a house and moved back to Wisconsin. For … Continue reading →

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Free to Donate Blood

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Tom Bolton

A highpoint of my Independence Day was that I was able to give blood at the Blood Center of Wisconsin. I always feel good when I do that. Last year after having kidney surgery for kidney cancer, my surgeon said … Continue reading →

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Freedom

Posted on July 4, 2015 by Tom Bolton

I am planning a new series in July, on freedom. John 15:5-8 from The Message: “I am the Vine, you are the branches. When you’re joined with me and I with you, the relation intimate and organic, the harvest is … Continue reading →

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