Her offering of two small coins
giving nothing of great value
not in the absolute sense
yet from her choosing to give all she had
a testament of her steadfast faith
Unlike the others who could give more
giving all that she owned
holding back nothing
trusting in God to respond
offering her daily bread
May 8, 2010
Mark 12:41-44
two small copper coins
Matthew 5:3
&
just reading the title of the reading
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=5&day=8&year=2010
for May 8, 2010,
“The Widow’s Offering”,
by Michael Albanese
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Saturday, May 08, 2010
When scripture comes to mind
Manifestations of the spirit
the way God speaks to us
from deep within us
a message for our lives
Struggling with something
not knowing which way to turn
seeking God’s answer
discerning his will in this
When scripture comes to mind
responding to some deep question
this is the spirit
present in our daily lives
just as our savior said
May 8, 2010
John 14:23-29
&
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-may-3-9-2/
for May 3, 2010 to May 9, 2010
by Nancy Ferguson (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
for May 8, 2010
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the way God speaks to us
from deep within us
a message for our lives
Struggling with something
not knowing which way to turn
seeking God’s answer
discerning his will in this
When scripture comes to mind
responding to some deep question
this is the spirit
present in our daily lives
just as our savior said
May 8, 2010
John 14:23-29
&
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-may-3-9-2/
for May 3, 2010 to May 9, 2010
by Nancy Ferguson (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
for May 8, 2010
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The Bobber Sank
A small decal
in the rear window
the van passing us
on the right
An image,
a stencil
stylized of a fisherman
casting his line
In an instant a memory
more than forty years ago
of a pond I once knew
there a bobber sank suddenly
a fish against the line
The tangle of line
of my hastily filled reel
made the effort more difficult
but the joy of landing the big one
even more exciting
May 8, 2010
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in the rear window
the van passing us
on the right
An image,
a stencil
stylized of a fisherman
casting his line
In an instant a memory
more than forty years ago
of a pond I once knew
there a bobber sank suddenly
a fish against the line
The tangle of line
of my hastily filled reel
made the effort more difficult
but the joy of landing the big one
even more exciting
May 8, 2010
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Carving the Air
Turning so gracefully
into the wind
feathers like fingers pointing
guiding the arc of its climb
Carving the air so precisely
rising with the breeze
bending like a reed
beauty on the wing
May 8, 2010
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into the wind
feathers like fingers pointing
guiding the arc of its climb
Carving the air so precisely
rising with the breeze
bending like a reed
beauty on the wing
May 8, 2010
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Antlers in the Marsh
The ancient oaks
long losing their leaves
their branches shattered
the bark bled away
the wood underneath
turning like ivory
antlers in the marsh
standing like sentinels
waiting for the hawks
to find a place to alight
May 8, 2010
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long losing their leaves
their branches shattered
the bark bled away
the wood underneath
turning like ivory
antlers in the marsh
standing like sentinels
waiting for the hawks
to find a place to alight
May 8, 2010
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Behind the screen of the maples
The pool vernal
hiding in the new leaves
behind the screen of the maples
obscured from ready view
Hiding, bashful
the early spring dance
the creatures in their mating
out in the deep woods
May 8, 2010
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hiding in the new leaves
behind the screen of the maples
obscured from ready view
Hiding, bashful
the early spring dance
the creatures in their mating
out in the deep woods
May 8, 2010
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In the Lee of the Grasses
The small pond shimmering
the light breeze creating waves
yet, in the lee of the grasses
far less than reed
calm in the storm
the skin of the water placid
impervious to the wind
May 8, 2010
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the light breeze creating waves
yet, in the lee of the grasses
far less than reed
calm in the storm
the skin of the water placid
impervious to the wind
May 8, 2010
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A Gust of Leaves
Maybe the wind
yet all my eyes saw
a gust of leaves
falling, rising
spinning in the air
May 8, 2010
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yet all my eyes saw
a gust of leaves
falling, rising
spinning in the air
May 8, 2010
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Friday, May 07, 2010
To Them on the Road
Appearing to these believers
appearing to them on the road
telling his whole story
the law and prophets fulfilled
Just one of the stories
the risen Christ walking with men
once more upon the earth
fulfilling the promise of God
Rising to heaven
pledging to come again
new bodies of our resurrection
when we rise with him
May 7, 2010
1 Corinthians 15:20
1 Corinthians 15:12-34
1 Corinthians 15:1-58
1 Corinthians 15:21-22
1 Corinthians 15:26
&
Luke 24:13-35
Walk to Emmaus
&
Day 227, “Reality of the Resurrection”,
in “Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,
by Henry Gariepy
http://books.google.com/books?id=9tjVtRt3TUMC&pg=PP1&dq=henry+gariepy&ei=6tqBSqLVDJiQyQT4i9DOCg#v=onepage&q=&f=false
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appearing to them on the road
telling his whole story
the law and prophets fulfilled
Just one of the stories
the risen Christ walking with men
once more upon the earth
fulfilling the promise of God
Rising to heaven
pledging to come again
new bodies of our resurrection
when we rise with him
May 7, 2010
1 Corinthians 15:20
1 Corinthians 15:12-34
1 Corinthians 15:1-58
1 Corinthians 15:21-22
1 Corinthians 15:26
&
Luke 24:13-35
Walk to Emmaus
&
Day 227, “Reality of the Resurrection”,
in “Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,
by Henry Gariepy
http://books.google.com/books?id=9tjVtRt3TUMC&pg=PP1&dq=henry+gariepy&ei=6tqBSqLVDJiQyQT4i9DOCg#v=onepage&q=&f=false
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Appearing to the Believers
Christ risen from the dead
appearing to them
the assurance of his promise
to rise and come again
Our hope in the resurrection
the future of our own
rising with Christ to heaven
assured of our eternal home
May 7, 2010
1 Corinthians 15:20
1 Corinthians 15:12-34
1 Corinthians 15:1-58
1 Corinthians 15:21-22
1 Corinthians 15:26
&
Luke 24:13-35
Walk to Emmaus
&
Day 227, “Reality of the Resurrection”,
in “Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,
by Henry Gariepy
http://books.google.com/books?id=9tjVtRt3TUMC&pg=PP1&dq=henry+gariepy&ei=6tqBSqLVDJiQyQT4i9DOCg#v=onepage&q=&f=false
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appearing to them
the assurance of his promise
to rise and come again
Our hope in the resurrection
the future of our own
rising with Christ to heaven
assured of our eternal home
May 7, 2010
1 Corinthians 15:20
1 Corinthians 15:12-34
1 Corinthians 15:1-58
1 Corinthians 15:21-22
1 Corinthians 15:26
&
Luke 24:13-35
Walk to Emmaus
&
Day 227, “Reality of the Resurrection”,
in “Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,
by Henry Gariepy
http://books.google.com/books?id=9tjVtRt3TUMC&pg=PP1&dq=henry+gariepy&ei=6tqBSqLVDJiQyQT4i9DOCg#v=onepage&q=&f=false
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Christ not Adam
Christ the final word
not the fate of Adam
our lives yoked to him
carrying our sins forever
Rising with Christ
when we die with him
ascending to heaven
in victory we sing
May 7, 2010
1 Corinthians 15:20
1 Corinthians 15:12-34
1 Corinthians 15:1-58
1 Corinthians 15:21-22
1 Corinthians 15:26
&
Day 227, “Reality of the Resurrection”,
in “Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,
by Henry Gariepy
http://books.google.com/books?id=9tjVtRt3TUMC&pg=PP1&dq=henry+gariepy&ei=6tqBSqLVDJiQyQT4i9DOCg#v=onepage&q=&f=false
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not the fate of Adam
our lives yoked to him
carrying our sins forever
Rising with Christ
when we die with him
ascending to heaven
in victory we sing
May 7, 2010
1 Corinthians 15:20
1 Corinthians 15:12-34
1 Corinthians 15:1-58
1 Corinthians 15:21-22
1 Corinthians 15:26
&
Day 227, “Reality of the Resurrection”,
in “Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,
by Henry Gariepy
http://books.google.com/books?id=9tjVtRt3TUMC&pg=PP1&dq=henry+gariepy&ei=6tqBSqLVDJiQyQT4i9DOCg#v=onepage&q=&f=false
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Wrapped in the Blanket of His Presence
When we grieve, sorrow
when a loved one leaves this earth
may we feel God close by
wrapped in the blanket of his presence
feeling his warm embrace
Sorrowful in this moment
though we believe in resurrection
hard to walk here without them
accustomed to seeing their face
Solace in the future
the promise of our king
to come down from heaven
and bring us all home to him
May 7, 2010
1 Corinthians 15:20
1 Corinthians 15:12-34
1 Corinthians 15:1-58
1 Corinthians 15:21-22
&
Day 227, “Reality of the Resurrection”,
in “Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,
by Henry Gariepy
http://books.google.com/books?id=9tjVtRt3TUMC&pg=PP1&dq=henry+gariepy&ei=6tqBSqLVDJiQyQT4i9DOCg#v=onepage&q=&f=false
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when a loved one leaves this earth
may we feel God close by
wrapped in the blanket of his presence
feeling his warm embrace
Sorrowful in this moment
though we believe in resurrection
hard to walk here without them
accustomed to seeing their face
Solace in the future
the promise of our king
to come down from heaven
and bring us all home to him
May 7, 2010
1 Corinthians 15:20
1 Corinthians 15:12-34
1 Corinthians 15:1-58
1 Corinthians 15:21-22
&
Day 227, “Reality of the Resurrection”,
in “Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,
by Henry Gariepy
http://books.google.com/books?id=9tjVtRt3TUMC&pg=PP1&dq=henry+gariepy&ei=6tqBSqLVDJiQyQT4i9DOCg#v=onepage&q=&f=false
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Assured of Our Resurrection
If we believe
follow the words of our faith
honoring our savior
loving walking in his steps
Assured of salvation
our resurrection from the dead
rising in our own bodies
ascending to heaven with him
May 7, 2010
1 Corinthians 15:20
1 Corinthians 15:12-34
1 Corinthians 15:1-58
1 Corinthians 15:21-22
&
Day 227, “Reality of the Resurrection”,
in “Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,
by Henry Gariepy
http://books.google.com/books?id=9tjVtRt3TUMC&pg=PP1&dq=henry+gariepy&ei=6tqBSqLVDJiQyQT4i9DOCg#v=onepage&q=&f=false
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follow the words of our faith
honoring our savior
loving walking in his steps
Assured of salvation
our resurrection from the dead
rising in our own bodies
ascending to heaven with him
May 7, 2010
1 Corinthians 15:20
1 Corinthians 15:12-34
1 Corinthians 15:1-58
1 Corinthians 15:21-22
&
Day 227, “Reality of the Resurrection”,
in “Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,
by Henry Gariepy
http://books.google.com/books?id=9tjVtRt3TUMC&pg=PP1&dq=henry+gariepy&ei=6tqBSqLVDJiQyQT4i9DOCg#v=onepage&q=&f=false
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Rising with Christ
Rising with Christ
to come to his heavenly throne
our bodies rising
redeemed and restored
The old cast away
a new earth, Jerusalem
walking with our brother
on the streets paved with gold
May 7, 2010
1 Corinthians 15:20
1 Corinthians 15:12-34
1 Corinthians 15:1-58
1 Corinthians 15:21-22
&
Day 227, “Reality of the Resurrection”,
in “Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,
by Henry Gariepy
http://books.google.com/books?id=9tjVtRt3TUMC&pg=PP1&dq=henry+gariepy&ei=6tqBSqLVDJiQyQT4i9DOCg#v=onepage&q=&f=false
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to come to his heavenly throne
our bodies rising
redeemed and restored
The old cast away
a new earth, Jerusalem
walking with our brother
on the streets paved with gold
May 7, 2010
1 Corinthians 15:20
1 Corinthians 15:12-34
1 Corinthians 15:1-58
1 Corinthians 15:21-22
&
Day 227, “Reality of the Resurrection”,
in “Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,
by Henry Gariepy
http://books.google.com/books?id=9tjVtRt3TUMC&pg=PP1&dq=henry+gariepy&ei=6tqBSqLVDJiQyQT4i9DOCg#v=onepage&q=&f=false
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Death to be Destroyed
In rising he set the stage
when he returns all will be fulfilled
the last enemy to be defeated
death itself to be destroyed
The coming of eternity
no longer walking on this earth
holy streets of gold
in the new Jerusalem
Raised from the death
never to know such pain
reclaimed by our creator
that we may live with him
May 7, 2010
1 Corinthians 15:20
1 Corinthians 15:12-34
1 Corinthians 15:1-58
1 Corinthians 15:21-22
&
Day 227, “Reality of the Resurrection”,
in “Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,
by Henry Gariepy
http://books.google.com/books?id=9tjVtRt3TUMC&pg=PP1&dq=henry+gariepy&ei=6tqBSqLVDJiQyQT4i9DOCg#v=onepage&q=&f=false
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when he returns all will be fulfilled
the last enemy to be defeated
death itself to be destroyed
The coming of eternity
no longer walking on this earth
holy streets of gold
in the new Jerusalem
Raised from the death
never to know such pain
reclaimed by our creator
that we may live with him
May 7, 2010
1 Corinthians 15:20
1 Corinthians 15:12-34
1 Corinthians 15:1-58
1 Corinthians 15:21-22
&
Day 227, “Reality of the Resurrection”,
in “Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,
by Henry Gariepy
http://books.google.com/books?id=9tjVtRt3TUMC&pg=PP1&dq=henry+gariepy&ei=6tqBSqLVDJiQyQT4i9DOCg#v=onepage&q=&f=false
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Freed by Christ
Our lives changed forever
no longer shackled to sin
freed by Christ
that we may walk with him
Our lives changed forever
in him we are reborn
restored to our creator
when our wills are conformed
Yoked to our brother
hearing the master’s call
the spirit dwelling within us
that we may bring the good news to all
May 7, 2010
1 Corinthians 15:20
1 Corinthians 15:12-34
1 Corinthians 15:1-58
1 Corinthians 15:21-22
&
Day 227, “Reality of the Resurrection”,
in “Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,
by Henry Gariepy
http://books.google.com/books?id=9tjVtRt3TUMC&pg=PP1&dq=henry+gariepy&ei=6tqBSqLVDJiQyQT4i9DOCg#v=onepage&q=&f=false
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no longer shackled to sin
freed by Christ
that we may walk with him
Our lives changed forever
in him we are reborn
restored to our creator
when our wills are conformed
Yoked to our brother
hearing the master’s call
the spirit dwelling within us
that we may bring the good news to all
May 7, 2010
1 Corinthians 15:20
1 Corinthians 15:12-34
1 Corinthians 15:1-58
1 Corinthians 15:21-22
&
Day 227, “Reality of the Resurrection”,
in “Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,
by Henry Gariepy
http://books.google.com/books?id=9tjVtRt3TUMC&pg=PP1&dq=henry+gariepy&ei=6tqBSqLVDJiQyQT4i9DOCg#v=onepage&q=&f=false
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Free to Walk
Free to walk boldly
out into the world
the lamb taking on our sin
we are reborn, made whole
Servants of our master
taking on his yoke
walking with our savior
bringing the world our joy, our hope
May 7, 2010
1 Corinthians 15:20
1 Corinthians 15:12-34
1 Corinthians 15:1-58
1 Corinthians 15:21-22
&
Day 227, “Reality of the Resurrection”,
in “Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,
by Henry Gariepy
http://books.google.com/books?id=9tjVtRt3TUMC&pg=PP1&dq=henry+gariepy&ei=6tqBSqLVDJiQyQT4i9DOCg#v=onepage&q=&f=false
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out into the world
the lamb taking on our sin
we are reborn, made whole
Servants of our master
taking on his yoke
walking with our savior
bringing the world our joy, our hope
May 7, 2010
1 Corinthians 15:20
1 Corinthians 15:12-34
1 Corinthians 15:1-58
1 Corinthians 15:21-22
&
Day 227, “Reality of the Resurrection”,
in “Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,
by Henry Gariepy
http://books.google.com/books?id=9tjVtRt3TUMC&pg=PP1&dq=henry+gariepy&ei=6tqBSqLVDJiQyQT4i9DOCg#v=onepage&q=&f=false
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Freed by His Grace
The chains broken
freed of sin and death
the sacrifice of our savior
freed by his grace
the love of God revealing
In our brokenness, humanity
needing God to step in
by his blood we are forgiven
in his ascension
immortality
May 7, 2010
1 Corinthians 15:20
1 Corinthians 15:12-34
1 Corinthians 15:1-58
1 Corinthians 15:21-22
&
Day 227, “Reality of the Resurrection”,
in “Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,
by Henry Gariepy
http://books.google.com/books?id=9tjVtRt3TUMC&pg=PP1&dq=henry+gariepy&ei=6tqBSqLVDJiQyQT4i9DOCg#v=onepage&q=&f=false
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freed of sin and death
the sacrifice of our savior
freed by his grace
the love of God revealing
In our brokenness, humanity
needing God to step in
by his blood we are forgiven
in his ascension
immortality
May 7, 2010
1 Corinthians 15:20
1 Corinthians 15:12-34
1 Corinthians 15:1-58
1 Corinthians 15:21-22
&
Day 227, “Reality of the Resurrection”,
in “Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,
by Henry Gariepy
http://books.google.com/books?id=9tjVtRt3TUMC&pg=PP1&dq=henry+gariepy&ei=6tqBSqLVDJiQyQT4i9DOCg#v=onepage&q=&f=false
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Shackled by His Sin
All of humanity
yoked to Adam
bearing the mark of his sin
since the fall in the garden
Carrying the stain of that mark
all our days numbered
failing to live right with God
in him mortality
May 7, 2010
1 Corinthians 15:20
1 Corinthians 15:12-34
1 Corinthians 15:1-58
1 Corinthians 15:21-22
&
Day 227, “Reality of the Resurrection”,
in “Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,
by Henry Gariepy
http://books.google.com/books?id=9tjVtRt3TUMC&pg=PP1&dq=henry+gariepy&ei=6tqBSqLVDJiQyQT4i9DOCg#v=onepage&q=&f=false
read 5/7/2010
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,920+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
yoked to Adam
bearing the mark of his sin
since the fall in the garden
Carrying the stain of that mark
all our days numbered
failing to live right with God
in him mortality
May 7, 2010
1 Corinthians 15:20
1 Corinthians 15:12-34
1 Corinthians 15:1-58
1 Corinthians 15:21-22
&
Day 227, “Reality of the Resurrection”,
in “Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,
by Henry Gariepy
http://books.google.com/books?id=9tjVtRt3TUMC&pg=PP1&dq=henry+gariepy&ei=6tqBSqLVDJiQyQT4i9DOCg#v=onepage&q=&f=false
read 5/7/2010
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,920+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
A Reminder of His Teaching
A kernel of our savior
living within each of us
the spirit speaking
a reminder of his teaching
the story of God’s love
A gadfly to each believer
the shepherd’s steps to follow
turning our lives over
away from the world, from sin
remaining yoked with our brother
The eternal connection
the holy continuum
from the father to the son
the spirit guiding us to him
when our work here is done
May 7, 2010
John 14:23-29
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for May 3, 2010 to May 9, 2010,
“God’s Vision for Us”,
by Ken R. Hayden
for May 7, 2010
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,920+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
living within each of us
the spirit speaking
a reminder of his teaching
the story of God’s love
A gadfly to each believer
the shepherd’s steps to follow
turning our lives over
away from the world, from sin
remaining yoked with our brother
The eternal connection
the holy continuum
from the father to the son
the spirit guiding us to him
when our work here is done
May 7, 2010
John 14:23-29
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for May 3, 2010 to May 9, 2010,
“God’s Vision for Us”,
by Ken R. Hayden
for May 7, 2010
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,920+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
If They Love Him
Painful words of reality
the goats and the lambs
following their master
knowing his voice for them
Some will be faithful
if they truly love him
others will walk away
following the call of the world
The lambs following
each of us his sheep
until his return for us
his promise to keep
May 7, 2010
John 14:23-29
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,920+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
the goats and the lambs
following their master
knowing his voice for them
Some will be faithful
if they truly love him
others will walk away
following the call of the world
The lambs following
each of us his sheep
until his return for us
his promise to keep
May 7, 2010
John 14:23-29
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,920+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
If We Love Him
Painful words of our reality
the goats and the lambs
following or master
knowing his voice for us
Some of us will be faithful
if we truly love him
others will walk away
following the way of the world
The lambs following the master
each of us his sheep
until his return for us
his promise to keep
May 7, 2010
John 14:23-29
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,920+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
the goats and the lambs
following or master
knowing his voice for us
Some of us will be faithful
if we truly love him
others will walk away
following the way of the world
The lambs following the master
each of us his sheep
until his return for us
his promise to keep
May 7, 2010
John 14:23-29
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,920+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Foretelling His Ascension
To the believers speaking
foretelling his ascension
calling them to joy
though he was leaving this earth
So we must be
if we are truly believers
the faithful rising with him
going back to God
May 7, 2010
John 14:23-29
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,920+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
foretelling his ascension
calling them to joy
though he was leaving this earth
So we must be
if we are truly believers
the faithful rising with him
going back to God
May 7, 2010
John 14:23-29
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,920+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Reminding Me
The voice of the helper
as promised by our savior
the spirit speaking
from deep within my heart
Reminding me of the lessons
the story in the word
the truth of God’s love
that I would be renewed
May 7, 2010
John 14:23-29
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,920+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
as promised by our savior
the spirit speaking
from deep within my heart
Reminding me of the lessons
the story in the word
the truth of God’s love
that I would be renewed
May 7, 2010
John 14:23-29
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,920+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Like a Broken Vessel
All the whole world
living in this place, in sin
like a broken pot upon the wheel
misshapen, deformed
needing to be healed
God’s promise
to redeem
to remake our brokenness
changing our whole lives
when we repent
when we turn to him
living in this place, in sin
like a broken pot upon the wheel
misshapen, deformed
needing to be healed
God’s promise
to redeem
to remake our brokenness
changing our whole lives
when we repent
when we turn to him
edited September 9, 2015
Like a Broken Vessel – v4
(editing version 3)
edited August 14, 2015
Like a Broken Vessel – v3
(editing version 2)
edited April 12, 2014
Like a Broken Vessel – v2
May 6, 2010
Like a Broken Vessel
Isaiah 61
Isaiah 61:1-11
Isaiah 80:3
Revelations 21:1-7
Romans 4:25
&
Jeremiah 18:1-4
&
Upper Room Daily
Devotional
for May 6, 2010, read May
6, 2010
“Broken
and Restored”,
by Sandra Bartz
All
of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004,
2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. All rights
reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 39,180+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
Poetry Where You Live.
On the Shore of the Loch
In the land of my ancestors
by the ruins, going down to the shore
the waters of the loch
against the rocks,
the fragments of brick
washing in, by the wind
a mist rising, a glint of sun
shimmering water
above the peated deep
May 7, 2010
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for usage.
by the ruins, going down to the shore
the waters of the loch
against the rocks,
the fragments of brick
washing in, by the wind
a mist rising, a glint of sun
shimmering water
above the peated deep
May 7, 2010
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Contact me at Ray Foss
for usage.
Called Into Service
Each of us uniquely
as given by the spirit
gifts for the work
building up the church of God
Called into service
to use the gifts we are given
to teach one another
the love of our God
Caring for the community
those who are neighbors
the strangers in our midst
that they would hear too
The saving of Christ’s sacrifice
his victory over death
the narrow gate of heaven
through the blood of the lamb
Yet freely his love given
so we must spread the news
Christ paved the way
that we would be redeemed before God
May 6, 2010
Matthew 25:15
Acts 16:9-15, 40
“Notes from Peter”, by Reverend Peter A. Hey,
about his sermon for Mother’s Day, May 9, 2010
“Lydia had the gift of giving. Her financial support of the early
Christian movement played a significant role in the church.
My sermon on Mother’s Day will help us appreciate her gifts
and the gifts of leadership that many women bring to the church.
I believe that loving, listening and learning are essential for leadership.
I will be preaching this sermon at the evening service, as well as
the morning services.”
http://www.concordwumc.org
Wesley United Methodist Church
Concord, NH
&
Acts 16:13-15
Acts 16:9-12
Acts 16:9-15
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for May 3, 2010 to May 9, 2010,
“God’s Vision for Us”,
by Ken R. Hayden
for May 4, 2010
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for May 3, 2010 to May 9, 2010,
“God’s Vision for Us”,
by Ken R. Hayden
for May 3, 2010
&
2 Timothy 1:3-7
Psalm 25:4-5
Psalm 103 and Psalm 138 (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “Where does our Spirituality come from?”
and sermon, “We Are Spiritual Teachers”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 9, 2010
Mother’s Day
Fifth Sunday After Easter
&
2 Timothy 1:2
&
1 Corinthians 12:4-11
1 Thessalonians 5:11
1 Corinthians 5:5
and
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=2&day=16&year=2010
for February 16, 2010,
“Thank You!”,
by Allan Baker
read 2/22/2010
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Contact me at Ray Foss
for usage.
as given by the spirit
gifts for the work
building up the church of God
Called into service
to use the gifts we are given
to teach one another
the love of our God
Caring for the community
those who are neighbors
the strangers in our midst
that they would hear too
The saving of Christ’s sacrifice
his victory over death
the narrow gate of heaven
through the blood of the lamb
Yet freely his love given
so we must spread the news
Christ paved the way
that we would be redeemed before God
May 6, 2010
Matthew 25:15
Acts 16:9-15, 40
“Notes from Peter”, by Reverend Peter A. Hey,
about his sermon for Mother’s Day, May 9, 2010
“Lydia had the gift of giving. Her financial support of the early
Christian movement played a significant role in the church.
My sermon on Mother’s Day will help us appreciate her gifts
and the gifts of leadership that many women bring to the church.
I believe that loving, listening and learning are essential for leadership.
I will be preaching this sermon at the evening service, as well as
the morning services.”
http://www.concordwumc.org
Wesley United Methodist Church
Concord, NH
&
Acts 16:13-15
Acts 16:9-12
Acts 16:9-15
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for May 3, 2010 to May 9, 2010,
“God’s Vision for Us”,
by Ken R. Hayden
for May 4, 2010
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for May 3, 2010 to May 9, 2010,
“God’s Vision for Us”,
by Ken R. Hayden
for May 3, 2010
&
2 Timothy 1:3-7
Psalm 25:4-5
Psalm 103 and Psalm 138 (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “Where does our Spirituality come from?”
and sermon, “We Are Spiritual Teachers”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 9, 2010
Mother’s Day
Fifth Sunday After Easter
&
2 Timothy 1:2
&
1 Corinthians 12:4-11
1 Thessalonians 5:11
1 Corinthians 5:5
and
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=2&day=16&year=2010
for February 16, 2010,
“Thank You!”,
by Allan Baker
read 2/22/2010
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Contact me at Ray Foss
for usage.
Accepting Our Gifts
Each of us given
gifts for the kingdom
special talents
to lift the church up
Each of us called
to holy service
accepting our gifts
given by God
Doing the work
what we are called for
spreading his message
in our special way
Love, God incarnate
giving himself for us
our call in our time
is to pick up our cross
May 6, 2010
Matthew 25:15
Acts 16:9-15, 40
“Notes from Peter”, by Reverend Peter A. Hey,
about his sermon for Mother’s Day, May 9, 2010
“Lydia had the gift of giving. Her financial support of the early
Christian movement played a significant role in the church.
My sermon on Mother’s Day will help us appreciate her gifts
and the gifts of leadership that many women bring to the church.
I believe that loving, listening and learning are essential for leadership.
I will be preaching this sermon at the evening service, as well as
the morning services.”
http://www.concordwumc.org
Wesley United Methodist Church
Concord, NH
&
Acts 16:13-15
Acts 16:9-12
Acts 16:9-15
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for May 3, 2010 to May 9, 2010,
“God’s Vision for Us”,
by Ken R. Hayden
for May 4, 2010
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for May 3, 2010 to May 9, 2010,
“God’s Vision for Us”,
by Ken R. Hayden
for May 3, 2010
&
2 Timothy 1:3-7
Psalm 25:4-5
Psalm 103 and Psalm 138 (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “Where does our Spirituality come from?”
and sermon, “We Are Spiritual Teachers”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 9, 2010
Mother’s Day
Fifth Sunday After Easter
&
2 Timothy 1:2
&
1 Corinthians 12:4-11
1 Thessalonians 5:11
1 Corinthians 5:5
and
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=2&day=16&year=2010
for February 16, 2010,
“Thank You!”,
by Allan Baker
read 2/22/2010
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Contact me at Ray Foss
for usage.
gifts for the kingdom
special talents
to lift the church up
Each of us called
to holy service
accepting our gifts
given by God
Doing the work
what we are called for
spreading his message
in our special way
Love, God incarnate
giving himself for us
our call in our time
is to pick up our cross
May 6, 2010
Matthew 25:15
Acts 16:9-15, 40
“Notes from Peter”, by Reverend Peter A. Hey,
about his sermon for Mother’s Day, May 9, 2010
“Lydia had the gift of giving. Her financial support of the early
Christian movement played a significant role in the church.
My sermon on Mother’s Day will help us appreciate her gifts
and the gifts of leadership that many women bring to the church.
I believe that loving, listening and learning are essential for leadership.
I will be preaching this sermon at the evening service, as well as
the morning services.”
http://www.concordwumc.org
Wesley United Methodist Church
Concord, NH
&
Acts 16:13-15
Acts 16:9-12
Acts 16:9-15
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for May 3, 2010 to May 9, 2010,
“God’s Vision for Us”,
by Ken R. Hayden
for May 4, 2010
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for May 3, 2010 to May 9, 2010,
“God’s Vision for Us”,
by Ken R. Hayden
for May 3, 2010
&
2 Timothy 1:3-7
Psalm 25:4-5
Psalm 103 and Psalm 138 (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “Where does our Spirituality come from?”
and sermon, “We Are Spiritual Teachers”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 9, 2010
Mother’s Day
Fifth Sunday After Easter
&
2 Timothy 1:2
&
1 Corinthians 12:4-11
1 Thessalonians 5:11
1 Corinthians 5:5
and
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=2&day=16&year=2010
for February 16, 2010,
“Thank You!”,
by Allan Baker
read 2/22/2010
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Contact me at Ray Foss
for usage.
Accepting Her Gifts
Each of us specially gifted
given talents for the kingdom
leadership, or vision
of speaking in tongues
Whether our brother or sister,
a stranger, some other
all of us called
to bring souls to God
Each of us leaders
in some form or another
all of us called
to be messengers of Christ
Praise for the saints
those who have gone before us
faithful to their calling
part of why we are here at all
May 6, 2010
Matthew 25:15
Acts 16:9-15, 40
“Notes from Peter”, by Reverend Peter A. Hey,
about his sermon for Mother’s Day, May 9, 2010
“Lydia had the gift of giving. Her financial support of the early
Christian movement played a significant role in the church.
My sermon on Mother’s Day will help us appreciate her gifts
and the gifts of leadership that many women bring to the church.
I believe that loving, listening and learning are essential for leadership.
I will be preaching this sermon at the evening service, as well as
the morning services.”
http://www.concordwumc.org
Wesley United Methodist Church
Concord, NH
&
Acts 16:13-15
Acts 16:9-12
Acts 16:9-15
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for May 3, 2010 to May 9, 2010,
“God’s Vision for Us”,
by Ken R. Hayden
for May 4, 2010
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for May 3, 2010 to May 9, 2010,
“God’s Vision for Us”,
by Ken R. Hayden
for May 3, 2010
&
2 Timothy 1:3-7
Psalm 25:4-5
Psalm 103 and Psalm 138 (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “Where does our Spirituality come from?”
and sermon, “We Are Spiritual Teachers”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
May 9, 2010
Mother’s Day
Fifth Sunday After Easter
&
2 Timothy 1:2
&
1 Corinthians 12:4-11
1 Thessalonians 5:11
1 Corinthians 5:5
and
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=2&day=16&year=2010
for February 16, 2010,
“Thank You!”,
by Allan Baker
read 2/22/2010
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,790+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
given talents for the kingdom
leadership, or vision
of speaking in tongues
Whether our brother or sister,
a stranger, some other
all of us called
to bring souls to God
Each of us leaders
in some form or another
all of us called
to be messengers of Christ
Praise for the saints
those who have gone before us
faithful to their calling
part of why we are here at all
May 6, 2010
Matthew 25:15
Acts 16:9-15, 40
“Notes from Peter”, by Reverend Peter A. Hey,
about his sermon for Mother’s Day, May 9, 2010
“Lydia had the gift of giving. Her financial support of the early
Christian movement played a significant role in the church.
My sermon on Mother’s Day will help us appreciate her gifts
and the gifts of leadership that many women bring to the church.
I believe that loving, listening and learning are essential for leadership.
I will be preaching this sermon at the evening service, as well as
the morning services.”
http://www.concordwumc.org
Wesley United Methodist Church
Concord, NH
&
Acts 16:13-15
Acts 16:9-12
Acts 16:9-15
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for May 3, 2010 to May 9, 2010,
“God’s Vision for Us”,
by Ken R. Hayden
for May 4, 2010
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for May 3, 2010 to May 9, 2010,
“God’s Vision for Us”,
by Ken R. Hayden
for May 3, 2010
&
2 Timothy 1:3-7
Psalm 25:4-5
Psalm 103 and Psalm 138 (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “Where does our Spirituality come from?”
and sermon, “We Are Spiritual Teachers”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
May 9, 2010
Mother’s Day
Fifth Sunday After Easter
&
2 Timothy 1:2
&
1 Corinthians 12:4-11
1 Thessalonians 5:11
1 Corinthians 5:5
and
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=2&day=16&year=2010
for February 16, 2010,
“Thank You!”,
by Allan Baker
read 2/22/2010
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,790+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Gathering Together
Gathering together
around your table
a community in worship
praising our king
Seeing one another,
as children, as we are
all of us humbly
coming before God
May 7, 2010
on posting the following poem
to christianpoetry today
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They Join Us
Our neighbors, in their own homes
opening food we have donated
their daily bread provided
God acting their our hands
In these acts of sharing
joining us at the one table
one family around the table of the Lord
October 4, 2009
1 Corinthians 11:17-29
Matthew 25:31-40
Communion Liturgy
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
& sermon, “The Ecology of The Lord’s Supper”
& Benediction
Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
10/4/09
World Communion Sunday
http://www.textweek.com/festivals/worldcommunion.htm
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around your table
a community in worship
praising our king
Seeing one another,
as children, as we are
all of us humbly
coming before God
May 7, 2010
on posting the following poem
to christianpoetry today
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They Join Us
Our neighbors, in their own homes
opening food we have donated
their daily bread provided
God acting their our hands
In these acts of sharing
joining us at the one table
one family around the table of the Lord
October 4, 2009
1 Corinthians 11:17-29
Matthew 25:31-40
Communion Liturgy
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
& sermon, “The Ecology of The Lord’s Supper”
& Benediction
Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
10/4/09
World Communion Sunday
http://www.textweek.com/festivals/worldcommunion.htm
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,930+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
We Gather Together
A community assembling
we gather together
all of our souls
joined around the table of the Lord
sharing a meal, the sacred supper
when he broke the bread
and poured out the wine for us
May 7, 2010
on posting the following poem
to christianpoetry today
-----
They Join Us
Our neighbors, in their own homes
opening food we have donated
their daily bread provided
God acting their our hands
In these acts of sharing
joining us at the one table
one family around the table of the Lord
October 4, 2009
1 Corinthians 11:17-29
Matthew 25:31-40
Communion Liturgy
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
& sermon, “The Ecology of The Lord’s Supper”
& Benediction
Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
10/4/09
World Communion Sunday
http://www.textweek.com/festivals/worldcommunion.htm
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for usage.
we gather together
all of our souls
joined around the table of the Lord
sharing a meal, the sacred supper
when he broke the bread
and poured out the wine for us
May 7, 2010
on posting the following poem
to christianpoetry today
-----
They Join Us
Our neighbors, in their own homes
opening food we have donated
their daily bread provided
God acting their our hands
In these acts of sharing
joining us at the one table
one family around the table of the Lord
October 4, 2009
1 Corinthians 11:17-29
Matthew 25:31-40
Communion Liturgy
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
& sermon, “The Ecology of The Lord’s Supper”
& Benediction
Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
10/4/09
World Communion Sunday
http://www.textweek.com/festivals/worldcommunion.htm
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Contact me at Ray Foss
for usage.
Thursday, May 06, 2010
Our Sanctuary in Him
No walls, no temple
in the new age
the new Jerusalem
God himself with us
Our sanctuary in him
all of our struggles gone
pain stalking us no more
his light, his glory
shining, brighter than the sun
Lighting this new world
no sea, no sun, no moon
in the presence of the Lord
shining beauty
perfect love living
sharing eternity
with you and me
May 6, 2010
Revelations 21:22-22:5
Revelations 21:10
Revelations 21:10, 21:22-22:5
Revelations 21:10-22:5
reading for May 6, 2010
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for May 3, 2010 to May 9, 2010,
“God’s Vision for Us”,
by Ken R. Hayden
reading for May 5, 2010
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for May 3, 2010 to May 9, 2010,
“God’s Vision for Us”,
by Ken R. Hayden
&
1 Kings 19:12
and
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-april-26-may-2/
for April 26, 2010 to May 2, 2010
by Nancy Ferguson (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
for May 5, 2010
Editor’s Note, page 2,
Alive Now magazine
for May/June 2010
by Eli Fisher, Valerie K. Isenhower,
and Judith A. Todd
&
Revelations 21:1-4
Revelations 21:1-6
Isaiah 6:1-3
Genesis 2:8-10
Genesis 10:17
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-april-26-may-2/
for April 26, 2010 to May 2, 2010
by Nancy Ferguson (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
for May 2, 2010
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Contact me at Ray Foss
for usage.
in the new age
the new Jerusalem
God himself with us
Our sanctuary in him
all of our struggles gone
pain stalking us no more
his light, his glory
shining, brighter than the sun
Lighting this new world
no sea, no sun, no moon
in the presence of the Lord
shining beauty
perfect love living
sharing eternity
with you and me
May 6, 2010
Revelations 21:22-22:5
Revelations 21:10
Revelations 21:10, 21:22-22:5
Revelations 21:10-22:5
reading for May 6, 2010
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for May 3, 2010 to May 9, 2010,
“God’s Vision for Us”,
by Ken R. Hayden
reading for May 5, 2010
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for May 3, 2010 to May 9, 2010,
“God’s Vision for Us”,
by Ken R. Hayden
&
1 Kings 19:12
and
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-april-26-may-2/
for April 26, 2010 to May 2, 2010
by Nancy Ferguson (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
for May 5, 2010
Editor’s Note, page 2,
Alive Now magazine
for May/June 2010
by Eli Fisher, Valerie K. Isenhower,
and Judith A. Todd
&
Revelations 21:1-4
Revelations 21:1-6
Isaiah 6:1-3
Genesis 2:8-10
Genesis 10:17
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-april-26-may-2/
for April 26, 2010 to May 2, 2010
by Nancy Ferguson (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
for May 2, 2010
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for usage.
To My Beloved Child
The echo of his words
to the one, to all
that would follow
to my beloved child
remember my prayer
Thankful eve, always
for your faith, growing
handed down, taught
in your family, by them
Multiple generations
sharing our tradition
the beliefs common
leading us to act
Boldly, you and I
my beloved child
going as we are called
out into the world
sharing God’s love
May 6, 2010
2 Timothy 1:3-7
Psalm 25:4-5
Psalm 103 and Psalm 138 (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “Where does our Spirituality come from?”
and sermon, “We Are Spiritual Teachers”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 9, 2010
Mother’s Day
Fifth Sunday After Easter
&
2 Timothy 1:2
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to the one, to all
that would follow
to my beloved child
remember my prayer
Thankful eve, always
for your faith, growing
handed down, taught
in your family, by them
Multiple generations
sharing our tradition
the beliefs common
leading us to act
Boldly, you and I
my beloved child
going as we are called
out into the world
sharing God’s love
May 6, 2010
2 Timothy 1:3-7
Psalm 25:4-5
Psalm 103 and Psalm 138 (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “Where does our Spirituality come from?”
and sermon, “We Are Spiritual Teachers”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 9, 2010
Mother’s Day
Fifth Sunday After Easter
&
2 Timothy 1:2
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for usage.
Before All Others, Love
God, before all others
love, the essence of God
by his hands, his words
making all there is
all that ever way
and all that is yet to be
Giving us life
by his loving breath
from the dust of the earth
he molded us, shaped us
made us his own
Love, before all others
before we walked the earth
and in sending his son
hope for our rebirth
Changing our focus
deep from within
guiding us home
through the gate of the lamb
His love, in all that he is
a future, communion
for all he
gathers in
May 6, 2010
1 Corinthians 13:13
1 Corinthians 13:1-13
1 Corinthians 12:30-13:13
John 3:16
1 John 4:8
Genesis 1:1
&
Day 226, “Love’s Preeminence”,
in “Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,
by Henry Gariepy
http://books.google.com/books?id=9tjVtRt3TUMC&pg=PP1&dq=henry+gariepy&ei=6tqBSqLVDJiQyQT4i9DOCg#v=onepage&q=&f=false
read 5/6/2010
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love, the essence of God
by his hands, his words
making all there is
all that ever way
and all that is yet to be
Giving us life
by his loving breath
from the dust of the earth
he molded us, shaped us
made us his own
Love, before all others
before we walked the earth
and in sending his son
hope for our rebirth
Changing our focus
deep from within
guiding us home
through the gate of the lamb
His love, in all that he is
a future, communion
for all he
gathers in
May 6, 2010
1 Corinthians 13:13
1 Corinthians 13:1-13
1 Corinthians 12:30-13:13
John 3:16
1 John 4:8
Genesis 1:1
&
Day 226, “Love’s Preeminence”,
in “Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,
by Henry Gariepy
http://books.google.com/books?id=9tjVtRt3TUMC&pg=PP1&dq=henry+gariepy&ei=6tqBSqLVDJiQyQT4i9DOCg#v=onepage&q=&f=false
read 5/6/2010
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for usage.
A National Day of Prayer
Solomon in the Temple
the people gathered
coming before the Lord
in a national day of prayer
Climbing the platform
yet falling to his knees
his hands to heaven
praying for his people
Not so much for fortune
for victory or power
rather praying they all
would be faithful
humble before God
A people together
praying with one voice
mindful of our creator
and all he does for us
Giving thanks
and promising loyalty
petitions for his presence
and for forgiveness when we fall
as we walk on this earth
Humbly praying
as a nation, a people gathered
that we would be faithful
following our savior
all the days of our lives
May 6, 2010
2 Chronicles 6:1-42
and
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Day_of_Prayer
National Day of Prayer
http://nationaldayofprayer.org/
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the people gathered
coming before the Lord
in a national day of prayer
Climbing the platform
yet falling to his knees
his hands to heaven
praying for his people
Not so much for fortune
for victory or power
rather praying they all
would be faithful
humble before God
A people together
praying with one voice
mindful of our creator
and all he does for us
Giving thanks
and promising loyalty
petitions for his presence
and for forgiveness when we fall
as we walk on this earth
Humbly praying
as a nation, a people gathered
that we would be faithful
following our savior
all the days of our lives
May 6, 2010
2 Chronicles 6:1-42
and
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Day_of_Prayer
National Day of Prayer
http://nationaldayofprayer.org/
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for usage.
Handed Down
In this community of faith
the bonds of family
beliefs handed down
sent out into the world
The musings of his mentor
the teacher praying for his student
lovingly remembering
all that he has done
Handing down the love of God
giving to future generations
imparting our belief in him
the truth of his promises
Sharing with our children
the strangers that we me
loving one another
as our savior himself taught
May 6, 2010
2 Timothy 1:3-7
Psalm 25:4-5
Psalm 103 and Psalm 138 (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “Where does our Spirituality come from?”
and sermon, “We Are Spiritual Teachers”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 9, 2010
Mother’s Day
Fifth Sunday After Easter
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Contact me at Ray Foss
for usage.
the bonds of family
beliefs handed down
sent out into the world
The musings of his mentor
the teacher praying for his student
lovingly remembering
all that he has done
Handing down the love of God
giving to future generations
imparting our belief in him
the truth of his promises
Sharing with our children
the strangers that we me
loving one another
as our savior himself taught
May 6, 2010
2 Timothy 1:3-7
Psalm 25:4-5
Psalm 103 and Psalm 138 (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “Where does our Spirituality come from?”
and sermon, “We Are Spiritual Teachers”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 9, 2010
Mother’s Day
Fifth Sunday After Easter
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Contact me at Ray Foss
for usage.
Wednesday, May 05, 2010
The Beam of His Light
Into the darkness
the beam of his light
shining brightly
that all would see
The living God
walking upon the earth
by his death and rising
giving eternal birth
Into the shadows
redeeming us from death
the light of his message
a testament of God’s love
May 5, 2010
Matthew 5:13-16
Matthew 5:12-16
Isaiah 9:1-2
1 Peter 2:9
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=5&day=5&year=2010
for May 5, 2010, read May 5, 2010
“Lighthouses”,
by Teresa Murphy
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Contact me at Ray Foss
for usage.
the beam of his light
shining brightly
that all would see
The living God
walking upon the earth
by his death and rising
giving eternal birth
Into the shadows
redeeming us from death
the light of his message
a testament of God’s love
May 5, 2010
Matthew 5:13-16
Matthew 5:12-16
Isaiah 9:1-2
1 Peter 2:9
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=5&day=5&year=2010
for May 5, 2010, read May 5, 2010
“Lighthouses”,
by Teresa Murphy
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Contact me at Ray Foss
for usage.
The Light of Hope
Cutting through the fog, the chaos
piercing the dark
the light of God’s hope
calling to each one of us
Making a way through the darkness
showing us a way home
our task to take up the beacon
shining light for the whole world
May 5, 2010
Matthew 5:13-16
1 Peter 2:9
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=5&day=5&year=2010
for May 5, 2010, read May 5, 2010
“Lighthouses”,
by Teresa Murphy
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Contact me at Ray Foss
for usage.
piercing the dark
the light of God’s hope
calling to each one of us
Making a way through the darkness
showing us a way home
our task to take up the beacon
shining light for the whole world
May 5, 2010
Matthew 5:13-16
1 Peter 2:9
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=5&day=5&year=2010
for May 5, 2010, read May 5, 2010
“Lighthouses”,
by Teresa Murphy
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Contact me at Ray Foss
for usage.
In Visions Glorious
In visions glorious
in hushed words whispering
God’s message for believers
speaking to our hearts
May 5, 2010
Revelations 21:10
Revelations 21:10, 21:22-22:5
Revelations 21:10-22:5
reading for May 5, 2010
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for May 3, 2010 to May 9, 2010,
“God’s Vision for Us”,
by Ken R. Hayden
&
1 Kings 19:12
and
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-april-26-may-2/
for April 26, 2010 to May 2, 2010
by Nancy Ferguson (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
for May 5, 2010
Editor’s Note, page 2,
Alive Now magazine
for May/June 2010
by Eli Fisher, Valerie K. Isenhower,
and Judith A. Todd
&
Revelations 21:1-4
Revelations 21:1-6
Isaiah 6:1-3
Genesis 2:8-10
Genesis 10:17
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-april-26-may-2/
for April 26, 2010 to May 2, 2010
by Nancy Ferguson (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
for May 2, 2010
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Contact me at Ray Foss
for usage.
in hushed words whispering
God’s message for believers
speaking to our hearts
May 5, 2010
Revelations 21:10
Revelations 21:10, 21:22-22:5
Revelations 21:10-22:5
reading for May 5, 2010
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for May 3, 2010 to May 9, 2010,
“God’s Vision for Us”,
by Ken R. Hayden
&
1 Kings 19:12
and
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-april-26-may-2/
for April 26, 2010 to May 2, 2010
by Nancy Ferguson (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
for May 5, 2010
Editor’s Note, page 2,
Alive Now magazine
for May/June 2010
by Eli Fisher, Valerie K. Isenhower,
and Judith A. Todd
&
Revelations 21:1-4
Revelations 21:1-6
Isaiah 6:1-3
Genesis 2:8-10
Genesis 10:17
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-april-26-may-2/
for April 26, 2010 to May 2, 2010
by Nancy Ferguson (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
for May 2, 2010
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Contact me at Ray Foss
for usage.
Listening Closely
Deep within me
letting all come together
the words of scripture
my experience
God speaking to me
changing my life
Listening closely
his voice leading
calling to me
from deep within
trusting in God
going where I am led
May 5, 2010
1 Kings 19:12
and
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-april-26-may-2/
for April 26, 2010 to May 2, 2010
by Nancy Ferguson (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
for May 5, 2010
my understanding of discernment and
Editor’s Note, page 2,
Alive Now magazine
for May/June 2010
by Eli Fisher, Valerie K. Isenhower,
and Judith A. Todd
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Contact me at Ray Foss
for usage.
letting all come together
the words of scripture
my experience
God speaking to me
changing my life
Listening closely
his voice leading
calling to me
from deep within
trusting in God
going where I am led
May 5, 2010
1 Kings 19:12
and
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-april-26-may-2/
for April 26, 2010 to May 2, 2010
by Nancy Ferguson (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
for May 5, 2010
my understanding of discernment and
Editor’s Note, page 2,
Alive Now magazine
for May/June 2010
by Eli Fisher, Valerie K. Isenhower,
and Judith A. Todd
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Contact me at Ray Foss
for usage.
A Vision of Heaven
Given a glimpse of the future
seeing the new Jerusalem
falling down from heaven
marking the end of the age
The assurance of a future
a time yet to come
God and man together
living as one
May 5, 2010
Revelations 21:10
Revelations 21:10, 21:22-22:5
Revelations 21:10-22:5
reading for May 5, 2010
written before reading
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for May 3, 2010 to May 9, 2010,
“God’s Vision for Us”,
by Ken R. Hayden
&
Revelations 21:1-4
Revelations 21:1-6
Isaiah 6:1-3
Genesis 2:8-10
Genesis 10:17
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-april-26-may-2/
for April 26, 2010 to May 2, 2010
by Nancy Ferguson (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
for May 2, 2010
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Contact me at Ray Foss
for usage.
seeing the new Jerusalem
falling down from heaven
marking the end of the age
The assurance of a future
a time yet to come
God and man together
living as one
May 5, 2010
Revelations 21:10
Revelations 21:10, 21:22-22:5
Revelations 21:10-22:5
reading for May 5, 2010
written before reading
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for May 3, 2010 to May 9, 2010,
“God’s Vision for Us”,
by Ken R. Hayden
&
Revelations 21:1-4
Revelations 21:1-6
Isaiah 6:1-3
Genesis 2:8-10
Genesis 10:17
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-april-26-may-2/
for April 26, 2010 to May 2, 2010
by Nancy Ferguson (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
for May 2, 2010
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Hearing His Message
Speaking deep within me
hearing his message
his guidance for my life
clarity amidst the clutter
hearing my master’s voice
Changing my life forever
going a different way
yoked with my savior
guided by my master
following where he would lead
May 5, 2010
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-may-3-9-2/
for May 3, 2010 to May 9, 2010
by Nancy Ferguson (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
for May 5, 2010 (part of the assignment, to write about discernment, but not reading the editor’s note)
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Contact me at Ray Foss
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hearing his message
his guidance for my life
clarity amidst the clutter
hearing my master’s voice
Changing my life forever
going a different way
yoked with my savior
guided by my master
following where he would lead
May 5, 2010
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-may-3-9-2/
for May 3, 2010 to May 9, 2010
by Nancy Ferguson (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
for May 5, 2010 (part of the assignment, to write about discernment, but not reading the editor’s note)
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Contact me at Ray Foss
for usage.
Discerning
Seeking God’s message
discerning his wisdom for me
listening for his voice
speaking inside of me
Finding God’s answers
for the questions I carry
leading me in his direction
conforming my will to his
May 5, 2010
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-may-3-9-2/
for May 3, 2010 to May 9, 2010
by Nancy Ferguson (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
for May 5, 2010 (part of the assignment, to write about discernment, but not reading the editor’s note)
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Contact me at Ray Foss
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discerning his wisdom for me
listening for his voice
speaking inside of me
Finding God’s answers
for the questions I carry
leading me in his direction
conforming my will to his
May 5, 2010
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-may-3-9-2/
for May 3, 2010 to May 9, 2010
by Nancy Ferguson (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
for May 5, 2010 (part of the assignment, to write about discernment, but not reading the editor’s note)
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Contact me at Ray Foss
for usage.
Would that is was easy
Would that it was easy
to hear God’s message for me
changing my path to his direction
conforming my way to his
So much chatter, confusion
other messages in the mix
competing for my attention
trying to lead me away from him
May 5, 2010
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-may-3-9-2/
for May 3, 2010 to May 9, 2010
by Nancy Ferguson (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
for May 5, 2010 (part of the assignment, to write about discernment, but not reading the editor’s note)
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Contact me at Ray Foss
for usage.
to hear God’s message for me
changing my path to his direction
conforming my way to his
So much chatter, confusion
other messages in the mix
competing for my attention
trying to lead me away from him
May 5, 2010
Alive Now Daily Reflections
http://alivenow.upperroom.org/daily-reflections/daily-reflections-for-may-3-9-2/
for May 3, 2010 to May 9, 2010
by Nancy Ferguson (You can visit her website at www.BlueTreeResources.org)
for May 5, 2010 (part of the assignment, to write about discernment, but not reading the editor’s note)
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Contact me at Ray Foss
for usage.
His Empty Tomb
At the heart of our faith
the message we hand down
from one generation to the other
the love of God revealed
His empty tomb at the center
not merely the empty cross
the heavy price he paid
but oh the joy remains
Changing the world forever
redeeming all mankind
his message handed down
to this present age
Ours to continue
to each generation in turn
teaching as we were taught
going to the ends of the earth
Sent as he was sent, out into the world
until the whole world knows
the love of our creator
our master, our Lord
May 5, 2010
2 Timothy 1:3-7
Psalm 25:4-5
Psalm 103 and Psalm 138 (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “Where does our Spirituality come from?”
and sermon, “We Are Spiritual Teachers”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 9, 2010
Mother’s Day
Fifth Sunday After Easter
&
Mark 16:1-6
Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24
Worship Theme: “He Lives!”
and sermon, “Victory in Jesus”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
the sixth in a series of sermons, based in part on the book,
“24 Hours That Changed the World”, by Reverend Adam Hamilton
http://thewell.cor.org/resurrection-resources/24-hours-that-changed-the-world.html
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
April 4, 2010
Easter Sunday
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the message we hand down
from one generation to the other
the love of God revealed
His empty tomb at the center
not merely the empty cross
the heavy price he paid
but oh the joy remains
Changing the world forever
redeeming all mankind
his message handed down
to this present age
Ours to continue
to each generation in turn
teaching as we were taught
going to the ends of the earth
Sent as he was sent, out into the world
until the whole world knows
the love of our creator
our master, our Lord
May 5, 2010
2 Timothy 1:3-7
Psalm 25:4-5
Psalm 103 and Psalm 138 (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “Where does our Spirituality come from?”
and sermon, “We Are Spiritual Teachers”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 9, 2010
Mother’s Day
Fifth Sunday After Easter
&
Mark 16:1-6
Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24
Worship Theme: “He Lives!”
and sermon, “Victory in Jesus”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
the sixth in a series of sermons, based in part on the book,
“24 Hours That Changed the World”, by Reverend Adam Hamilton
http://thewell.cor.org/resurrection-resources/24-hours-that-changed-the-world.html
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
April 4, 2010
Easter Sunday
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Your Deep Faith – v2
The loving memory
the teacher in this message
the letter sending out
an affirmation of his faith
Grounded in the women
his mother and grandmother
they instilled in him the passion
the reverence of his faith
Your deep faith I too remember
the women in my life
grounding me in the living water
in the way you walk(ed) each day
Wanting to share their legacy
the message they passed on
the love of our creator
and the amazing grace of the savior
Leading me to pass on
the lessons I have learned
living as a servant
a believer in the Lord
The one way to salvation
through the narrow gate
yet joy as on that first Easter morning
our savior, risen, in victory
showing us the way to the father
the gift of eternity
May 5, 2010
2 Timothy 1:3-7
Psalm 25:4-5
Psalm 103 and Psalm 138 (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “Where does our Spirituality come from?”
and sermon, “We Are Spiritual Teachers”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 9, 2010
Mother’s Day
Fifth Sunday After Easter
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Contact me at Ray Foss
for usage.
the teacher in this message
the letter sending out
an affirmation of his faith
Grounded in the women
his mother and grandmother
they instilled in him the passion
the reverence of his faith
Your deep faith I too remember
the women in my life
grounding me in the living water
in the way you walk(ed) each day
Wanting to share their legacy
the message they passed on
the love of our creator
and the amazing grace of the savior
Leading me to pass on
the lessons I have learned
living as a servant
a believer in the Lord
The one way to salvation
through the narrow gate
yet joy as on that first Easter morning
our savior, risen, in victory
showing us the way to the father
the gift of eternity
May 5, 2010
2 Timothy 1:3-7
Psalm 25:4-5
Psalm 103 and Psalm 138 (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “Where does our Spirituality come from?”
and sermon, “We Are Spiritual Teachers”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 9, 2010
Mother’s Day
Fifth Sunday After Easter
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Contact me at Ray Foss
for usage.
Your Deep Faith
The loving memory
the teacher in this message
the letter sending out
an affirmation of his faith
Grounded in the women
his mother and grandmother
they instilled in him the passion
the reverence of his faith
Your deep faith I too remember
the women in my life
grounding me in the living water
in the way you walk(ed) each day
Wanting to share their legacy
the message they passed on
the love of our creator
and the amazing grace of the savior
leading me to claim his name
May 5, 2010
2 Timothy 1:3-7
Psalm 25:4-5
Psalm 103 and Psalm 138 (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “Where does our Spirituality come from?”
and sermon, “We Are Spiritual Teachers”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 9, 2010
Mother’s Day
Fifth Sunday After Easter
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Contact me at Ray Foss
for usage.
the teacher in this message
the letter sending out
an affirmation of his faith
Grounded in the women
his mother and grandmother
they instilled in him the passion
the reverence of his faith
Your deep faith I too remember
the women in my life
grounding me in the living water
in the way you walk(ed) each day
Wanting to share their legacy
the message they passed on
the love of our creator
and the amazing grace of the savior
leading me to claim his name
May 5, 2010
2 Timothy 1:3-7
Psalm 25:4-5
Psalm 103 and Psalm 138 (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “Where does our Spirituality come from?”
and sermon, “We Are Spiritual Teachers”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 9, 2010
Mother’s Day
Fifth Sunday After Easter
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Contact me at Ray Foss
for usage.
By the Spirit’s Choosing - 2
A knowing of our lives
the talents and strengths
our histories and beliefs
guiding us from within
By the spirit’s choosing
gifts from God
given to each of us
welling up from within
Our hands, our feet
our voices to God’s cause
becoming workers in the field
sheep and shepherds as well
doing our master’s work
May 5, 2010
1 Corinthians 12:4
1 Corinthians 12:1-11
1 Corinthians 12:4-11
1 Corinthians 12:8-10
1 Corinthians 12:28-30
1 Corinthians 12:7
1 Corinthians 14:12
Day 225, “Spiritual Gifts”,
in “Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,
by Henry Gariepy
http://books.google.com/books?id=9tjVtRt3TUMC&pg=PP1&dq=henry+gariepy&ei=6tqBSqLVDJiQyQT4i9DOCg#v=onepage&q=&f=false
read 5/5/2010
& earlier poem:
By the Spirit’s Choosing
The talents, the gifts
shared in the congregation
out into the world
our unique ministries
all by the Spirit’s choosing
How wondrous
incredible to imagine
the way the gifts are given
to each to use for God’s glory
all part of the heavenly plan
February 22, 2010
1 Corinthians 12:4-11
1 Thessalonians 5:11
1 Corinthians 5:5
and
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=2&day=16&year=2010
for February 16, 2010,
“Thank You!”,
by Allan Baker
read 2/22/2010
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Contact me at Ray Foss
for usage.
the talents and strengths
our histories and beliefs
guiding us from within
By the spirit’s choosing
gifts from God
given to each of us
welling up from within
Our hands, our feet
our voices to God’s cause
becoming workers in the field
sheep and shepherds as well
doing our master’s work
May 5, 2010
1 Corinthians 12:4
1 Corinthians 12:1-11
1 Corinthians 12:4-11
1 Corinthians 12:8-10
1 Corinthians 12:28-30
1 Corinthians 12:7
1 Corinthians 14:12
Day 225, “Spiritual Gifts”,
in “Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,
by Henry Gariepy
http://books.google.com/books?id=9tjVtRt3TUMC&pg=PP1&dq=henry+gariepy&ei=6tqBSqLVDJiQyQT4i9DOCg#v=onepage&q=&f=false
read 5/5/2010
& earlier poem:
By the Spirit’s Choosing
The talents, the gifts
shared in the congregation
out into the world
our unique ministries
all by the Spirit’s choosing
How wondrous
incredible to imagine
the way the gifts are given
to each to use for God’s glory
all part of the heavenly plan
February 22, 2010
1 Corinthians 12:4-11
1 Thessalonians 5:11
1 Corinthians 5:5
and
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=2&day=16&year=2010
for February 16, 2010,
“Thank You!”,
by Allan Baker
read 2/22/2010
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Contact me at Ray Foss
for usage.
From within our hearts
The spirit working
manifesting gifts within us
sharing in the work
Christ’s message of love
from deep within our hearts
Each given different gifts
as we are chosen
empowered by the spirit
working from within us
fulfilling our calling from God
May 5, 2010
1 Corinthians 12:4
1 Corinthians 12:1-11
1 Corinthians 12:4-11
1 Corinthians 12:8-10
1 Corinthians 12:28-30
1 Corinthians 12:7
1 Corinthians 14:12
Day 225, “Spiritual Gifts”,
in “Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,
by Henry Gariepy
http://books.google.com/books?id=9tjVtRt3TUMC&pg=PP1&dq=henry+gariepy&ei=6tqBSqLVDJiQyQT4i9DOCg#v=onepage&q=&f=false
read 5/5/2010
manifesting gifts within us
sharing in the work
Christ’s message of love
from deep within our hearts
Each given different gifts
as we are chosen
empowered by the spirit
working from within us
fulfilling our calling from God
May 5, 2010
1 Corinthians 12:4
1 Corinthians 12:1-11
1 Corinthians 12:4-11
1 Corinthians 12:8-10
1 Corinthians 12:28-30
1 Corinthians 12:7
1 Corinthians 14:12
Day 225, “Spiritual Gifts”,
in “Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,
by Henry Gariepy
http://books.google.com/books?id=9tjVtRt3TUMC&pg=PP1&dq=henry+gariepy&ei=6tqBSqLVDJiQyQT4i9DOCg#v=onepage&q=&f=false
read 5/5/2010
All of my
poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005,
2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at
Ray Foss for
usage. See all 21,370+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
Poetry Where You Live.
Hope in Our Faith - 2
The blessings of life
here on the earth
God’s hand guiding
helping us through
Hope in our faith
at the end of our days
giving eternity
to spend with God
The promises of old
fulfilled in our savior
and the spirit living
indwelling with us
Hope for that future
when all of us are gathered
entering in, joyous
to the courts of the Lord
May 5, 2010
here on the earth
God’s hand guiding
helping us through
Hope in our faith
at the end of our days
giving eternity
to spend with God
The promises of old
fulfilled in our savior
and the spirit living
indwelling with us
Hope for that future
when all of us are gathered
entering in, joyous
to the courts of the Lord
May 5, 2010
All of my
poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005,
2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at
Ray Foss for
usage. See all 21,370+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
Poetry Where You Live.
Not Fearing the Plumb Line
The judgment of God
in the people under the law
measuring them
against the plumb line
Our lives blessed
by the gift of our savior
no longer judged
my the law alone
By his grace we are offered
salvation if we answer
repenting of our lives
turning away from the world
Not fearing the plumb line
but coming joyful
broken people, yet faithful,
baptized, entering in
May 5, 2010
Amos 7:7-9
Philippians 1:6
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=5&day=4&year=2010
for May 4, 2010, read May 4, 2010
“A Different Standard”,
by Bill Lizor
in the people under the law
measuring them
against the plumb line
Our lives blessed
by the gift of our savior
no longer judged
my the law alone
By his grace we are offered
salvation if we answer
repenting of our lives
turning away from the world
Not fearing the plumb line
but coming joyful
broken people, yet faithful,
baptized, entering in
May 5, 2010
Amos 7:7-9
Philippians 1:6
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=5&day=4&year=2010
for May 4, 2010, read May 4, 2010
“A Different Standard”,
by Bill Lizor
All of my
poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005,
2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at
Ray Foss for
usage. See all 21,370+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
Poetry Where You Live.
Measured Against the Plumb Line
Each of our lives
just as of old
to be measured
against the plumb line
Yet none of us worthy
to come before God
all falling short of perfection
needing our savior
The blood of the lamb
poured out to balance
righting the scales
wiping clean the slate
Making us straight
all of us right
in the loving eyes
of almighty God
May 4, 2010
Amos 7:7-9
Philippians 1:6
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=5&day=4&year=2010
for May 4, 2010, read May 4, 2010
“A Different Standard”,
by Bill Lizor
just as of old
to be measured
against the plumb line
Yet none of us worthy
to come before God
all falling short of perfection
needing our savior
The blood of the lamb
poured out to balance
righting the scales
wiping clean the slate
Making us straight
all of us right
in the loving eyes
of almighty God
May 4, 2010
Amos 7:7-9
Philippians 1:6
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=5&day=4&year=2010
for May 4, 2010, read May 4, 2010
“A Different Standard”,
by Bill Lizor
All of my
poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005,
2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at
Ray Foss for
usage. See all 21,370+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
Poetry Where You Live.
Making Me Right
Christ alone, by his blood
making me right
straight against the plumb line
only by his sacrifice
becoming the lamb of God
Giving himself, taking my sin
going to the cross in my place
Christ making me straight
right under the law
that I may truly live
May 5, 2010
Amos 7:7-9
Philippians 1:6
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=5&day=4&year=2010
for May 4, 2010, read May 4, 2010
“A Different Standard”,
by Bill Lizor
making me right
straight against the plumb line
only by his sacrifice
becoming the lamb of God
Giving himself, taking my sin
going to the cross in my place
Christ making me straight
right under the law
that I may truly live
May 5, 2010
Amos 7:7-9
Philippians 1:6
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=5&day=4&year=2010
for May 4, 2010, read May 4, 2010
“A Different Standard”,
by Bill Lizor
All of my
poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005,
2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at
Ray Foss for
usage. See all 21,370+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
Poetry Where You Live.
Making Us Right
Christ alone, by his blood
making us right
straight against the plumb line
only by his sacrifice
becoming the lamb of God
Giving himself, taking our sin
going to the cross in our place
Christ making us straight
right under the law
that we may truly live
May 5, 2010
Amos 7:7-9
Philippians 1:6
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=5&day=4&year=2010
for May 4, 2010, read May 4, 2010
“A Different Standard”,
by Bill Lizor
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,930+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
making us right
straight against the plumb line
only by his sacrifice
becoming the lamb of God
Giving himself, taking our sin
going to the cross in our place
Christ making us straight
right under the law
that we may truly live
May 5, 2010
Amos 7:7-9
Philippians 1:6
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=5&day=4&year=2010
for May 4, 2010, read May 4, 2010
“A Different Standard”,
by Bill Lizor
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,930+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Making Us Straight
Christ’s sacrifice alone
making us straight
right before the Lord
plumb before the judgment seat
clean in his sight
Only when we repent of our sin
coming to the master
falling to our knees
asking him to enter in
Washed by his blood,
we are baptized
in him alone redeemed
making us straight before the master
coming to our king
May 5, 2010
Amos 7:7-9
Philippians 1:6
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=5&day=4&year=2010
for May 4, 2010, read May 4, 2010
“A Different Standard”,
by Bill Lizor
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Contact me at Ray Foss
for usage.
making us straight
right before the Lord
plumb before the judgment seat
clean in his sight
Only when we repent of our sin
coming to the master
falling to our knees
asking him to enter in
Washed by his blood,
we are baptized
in him alone redeemed
making us straight before the master
coming to our king
May 5, 2010
Amos 7:7-9
Philippians 1:6
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=5&day=4&year=2010
for May 4, 2010, read May 4, 2010
“A Different Standard”,
by Bill Lizor
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Contact me at Ray Foss
for usage.
When We Are Not Straight
Our lives imperfect,
leaning to one side or another
away from the center, Christ
when we are not straight
Resetting our life’s focus
ceasing our wandering
drawn to our savior
opening our hearts to him
May 4, 2010
Amos 7:7-9
Philippians 1:6
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=5&day=4&year=2010
for May 4, 2010, read May 4, 2010
“A Different Standard”,
by Bill Lizor
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Contact me at Ray Foss
for usage.
leaning to one side or another
away from the center, Christ
when we are not straight
Resetting our life’s focus
ceasing our wandering
drawn to our savior
opening our hearts to him
May 4, 2010
Amos 7:7-9
Philippians 1:6
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
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for May 4, 2010, read May 4, 2010
“A Different Standard”,
by Bill Lizor
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That We Were Plumb
If only it were that easy
if one we could meet God’s test
that our lives, our beings
that we were plumb,
upright, always
following our master
living according to the law
by love, for our fellow
travelers here below
lovingly obedient
faithful to God’s commands
May 4, 2010
Amos 7:7-9
Philippians 1:6
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
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for May 4, 2010, read May 4, 2010
“A Different Standard”,
by Bill Lizor
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if one we could meet God’s test
that our lives, our beings
that we were plumb,
upright, always
following our master
living according to the law
by love, for our fellow
travelers here below
lovingly obedient
faithful to God’s commands
May 4, 2010
Amos 7:7-9
Philippians 1:6
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=5&day=4&year=2010
for May 4, 2010, read May 4, 2010
“A Different Standard”,
by Bill Lizor
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Tuesday, May 04, 2010
By the Side of the River
Finding the faithful
set apart, praying,
by the side of the river
joining them there
Sharing their faith easily
letting God speak through them
opening the eyes of the believers
bringing them closer to God
May 4, 2010
Acts 16:13-15
Acts 16:9-12
Acts 16:9-15
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for May 3, 2010 to May 9, 2010,
“God’s Vision for Us”,
by Ken R. Hayden
for May 4, 2010
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for May 3, 2010 to May 9, 2010,
“God’s Vision for Us”,
by Ken R. Hayden
for May 3, 2010
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for usage.
set apart, praying,
by the side of the river
joining them there
Sharing their faith easily
letting God speak through them
opening the eyes of the believers
bringing them closer to God
May 4, 2010
Acts 16:13-15
Acts 16:9-12
Acts 16:9-15
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for May 3, 2010 to May 9, 2010,
“God’s Vision for Us”,
by Ken R. Hayden
for May 4, 2010
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for May 3, 2010 to May 9, 2010,
“God’s Vision for Us”,
by Ken R. Hayden
for May 3, 2010
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Remembering Our Weakness
In hearing of the past
the fall of the people
a reminder in their history
of our own mortality
Remembering our weakness
our fall into sin, temptation
the weakness of the flesh
our utter need for God
Only through his mercy
his spirit dwelling within us
guided by his voice
to stay upon the path
Leaning on the savior
following his example
doing the right by submitting
our will over to God
May 4, 2010
1 Corinthians 10:13
1 Corinthians 10:12-13
1 Corinthians 10:1-22
Day 224, “Triumph in Temptation”,
in “Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,
by Henry Gariepy
http://books.google.com/books?id=9tjVtRt3TUMC&pg=PP1&dq=henry+gariepy&ei=6tqBSqLVDJiQyQT4i9DOCg#v=onepage&q=&f=false
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the fall of the people
a reminder in their history
of our own mortality
Remembering our weakness
our fall into sin, temptation
the weakness of the flesh
our utter need for God
Only through his mercy
his spirit dwelling within us
guided by his voice
to stay upon the path
Leaning on the savior
following his example
doing the right by submitting
our will over to God
May 4, 2010
1 Corinthians 10:13
1 Corinthians 10:12-13
1 Corinthians 10:1-22
Day 224, “Triumph in Temptation”,
in “Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,
by Henry Gariepy
http://books.google.com/books?id=9tjVtRt3TUMC&pg=PP1&dq=henry+gariepy&ei=6tqBSqLVDJiQyQT4i9DOCg#v=onepage&q=&f=false
read 5/4/2010
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When We are Weak
Assurance in the words
a place of refuge
comfort within the storms
when temptation costs
as it surely will
God with us, when we turn to him
there already, walking at our side
protecting us in our struggles
giving us the strength we need
to walk out appointed path
a place of refuge
comfort within the storms
when temptation costs
as it surely will
God with us, when we turn to him
there already, walking at our side
protecting us in our struggles
giving us the strength we need
to walk out appointed path
edited
May 26, 2019
When
We Are Weak – v2
May
4, 2010
When
We Are Weak
1
Corinthians 10:13
1
Corinthians 10:12-13
1
Corinthians 10:1-22
Day
224, “Triumph in Temptation”,
in
“Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,
by
Henry Gariepy
read
5/4/2010
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Corinthians 10, Paul, promise, sight, weakness, strength, Holy Spirit, rock,
refuge
The Fruits of Last Autumn
Hanging on the tree, empty
the fruits of last autumn
the cones hanging
husks upon the branches
under the limbs of green
Reminders of the seeds
that recently were disbursed
falling like rain drops
spreading on the wind
to find new homes again
May 4, 2010
Pembroke Village School
Pembroke, NH
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the fruits of last autumn
the cones hanging
husks upon the branches
under the limbs of green
Reminders of the seeds
that recently were disbursed
falling like rain drops
spreading on the wind
to find new homes again
May 4, 2010
Pembroke Village School
Pembroke, NH
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for usage.
Monday, May 03, 2010
All of These Sheep
Many flocks becoming one
one shepherd to protect and guide us
all his sheep, those he would comfort
hearing the voice of our master
entering the court through him
answering his loving call
May 3, 2010
John 10:11-15
John 10:7-18
Psalm 23:1
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=5&day=3&year=2010
for May 3, 2010, read May 3, 2010
“My Sheep”,
by Josephine M. Sherard
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one shepherd to protect and guide us
all his sheep, those he would comfort
hearing the voice of our master
entering the court through him
answering his loving call
May 3, 2010
John 10:11-15
John 10:7-18
Psalm 23:1
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=5&day=3&year=2010
for May 3, 2010, read May 3, 2010
“My Sheep”,
by Josephine M. Sherard
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What we can only anticipate
In imagery we cannot picture
God’s love overwhelming
nothing we have ever heard
more than we can comprehend
What we can only anticipate
the fullness of God’s promise
once we join him in glory
and see the truth of paradise
May 3, 2010
1 Corinthians 2:9
1 Corinthians 2:6-10
1 Corinthians 2:6-16
Isaiah 64:4
Day 223, “The Unimaginable”,
in “Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,
by Henry Gariepy
http://books.google.com/books?id=9tjVtRt3TUMC&pg=PP1&dq=henry+gariepy&ei=6tqBSqLVDJiQyQT4i9DOCg#v=onepage&q=&f=false
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God’s love overwhelming
nothing we have ever heard
more than we can comprehend
What we can only anticipate
the fullness of God’s promise
once we join him in glory
and see the truth of paradise
May 3, 2010
1 Corinthians 2:9
1 Corinthians 2:6-10
1 Corinthians 2:6-16
Isaiah 64:4
Day 223, “The Unimaginable”,
in “Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,
by Henry Gariepy
http://books.google.com/books?id=9tjVtRt3TUMC&pg=PP1&dq=henry+gariepy&ei=6tqBSqLVDJiQyQT4i9DOCg#v=onepage&q=&f=false
read 5/3/2010
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Going, Because of His Vision
One more, seeing a vision
changing his life
into a new direction
following God’s call
his plan for his ministry
Going, because of his vision
leaving the familiar
sent to an unknown country
urgently going
faithful to God’s call
May 3, 2010
Acts 16:9-12
Acts 16:9-15
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for May 3, 2010 to May 9, 2010,
“God’s Vision for Us”,
by Ken R. Hayden
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Contact me at Ray Foss
for usage.
changing his life
into a new direction
following God’s call
his plan for his ministry
Going, because of his vision
leaving the familiar
sent to an unknown country
urgently going
faithful to God’s call
May 3, 2010
Acts 16:9-12
Acts 16:9-15
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for May 3, 2010 to May 9, 2010,
“God’s Vision for Us”,
by Ken R. Hayden
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Readings at 1st meeting of a poetry group, Suncook Senior Center, Allenstown, NH
Readings at 1st meeting of a poetry group
at the Suncook Senior Center
Allenstown, NH
May 3, 2010
10:30-11:30am
Humid, Before I am Ready
The morning sticky
moisture coming,
rising on my brow
my forehead,
almost without exertion
calling for the tissue
to mop up the water
Walking through the thick air
the girls heading to school
the cool of the water bottle
cold in my hand
No air moving
the eager trees waiting
maples lush green already
moving from chartreuse, to kelly, to darker green
the rain not yet coming.
Oh, I just felt a breeze
May 3, 2010
------------------------------
Only One Word
The crux of the story, of God,
of his relationship with man
The one word, Love,
eternal, a watchword for life
for his calling to each one
on living a life of charity,
of patience, of kindness,
walking humbly by loving
lifting a hand for those in need,
raising a voice against injustice
walking a mile in another’s shoes
holding criticism, being still in our spirits
rising above petty squabbles
caring for others first,
hearing the message of God
acting on his servanthood
being his hands going out into the world
only one word, Love
beyond comprehension,
in the meaning of God;
but, manifested in our lives,
a beacon of hope,
light in the darkness, the coarseness
of this troubled world
February 22, 2009
Matthew 7:1-5
1 Corinthians 13:1-7 and
Sermon, “The Gift of Love”,
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson,
February 15, 2009
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church,
Suncook, NH
-------------------------
Like Pearls of Light
Like pearls of light,
like drops of rain, falling, as a shower
adding living water, a rushing stream
a waterfall, like water etching rock
so should the believers be, washing over the earth
bringing the spirit, the love, the message of Christ
his ministry continuing in all we do in our lives
living out the teachings of the prophets,
the example of our savior, the judgment prophesized
all we are a reflection, living light, our sinew infused
imbued with that spirit’s power, the anointed ones
as we are, as he was commissioned by the father,
so we are sent forth, to be Christ, to be his witnesses
crying out into the wilderness, making his path straight
preparing the way, for the coming of the Lord
January 27, 2009
Matthew 28:18-20
John 20:21
Acts 2:1-21
and Isaiah 42:6-8
Luke 4:18-19
Matthew 25:31-40
and sermon, “Righteous Say When?”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss,
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church,
Suncook, NH
January 25, 2009
-------------------------
Dancing Light
Hot summer eve
watching by the lawn, the field
dancing light in the grasses
the fireflies showing their finery
climbing higher to be seen
As I come near
rising into the humid air
dancing on the breezes
in the not yet still air
Catching one in my cupped hands
staring into the light
warm on my fingertips
feeling them alight
Pushing off of my open hands
joining the others in flight
dancing at the top of the grasses
a symphony of movement and light
February 12, 2010
---------------------------
Glassworks
Mesmerized, watching
The skill, artistry
Effortlessness in the heat
Of the sweating craftsmen
In the beach air
On the Vineyard
Living,
Molten glass, clear
Droop on the shaft
Entering the
Orange maw
Mouth of the furnace
Glow yellow
from the warming
Glistening wet
Grow with the blow
Liquid and free
Spin and catch
Supple flesh
Add color and form
Enter again
Translucence now
Hot gases
Fill the space
Wipe brow
Enter again
Cool and gel
Cut from the pipe
Clutched like a robin’s egg
By a toddler’s wonder
Placed to firm and harden
Into permanent wonder
Written 6/20/04 14:06, about Martha’s Vineyard Glassworks, somewhere I spent hours, over many summers in the 1990’s watching bowls, pitchers, pictures, and more, come to life.
-----------------------------------
Beach Sand
Maybe it is the memories
the change of pace that brings us there
the sense of vacation
maybe the smell of the place
the sights of the gulls, the dunes, the grasses
but oh it is the feel of it,
the crunch and slide of it
the feeling of beach sand
so different from dirt, soil, loam
no, not earthy, moist, rich,
but oh so granular and gritty
even when wet,
moveable paper spreading under toes
sliding beneath the soles
smoothing my skin
clearing my mind
unburdening me of the rest
drawing me to the tactile, the feel
of beach sand
July 15, 2006 19:03
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at the Suncook Senior Center
Allenstown, NH
May 3, 2010
10:30-11:30am
Humid, Before I am Ready
The morning sticky
moisture coming,
rising on my brow
my forehead,
almost without exertion
calling for the tissue
to mop up the water
Walking through the thick air
the girls heading to school
the cool of the water bottle
cold in my hand
No air moving
the eager trees waiting
maples lush green already
moving from chartreuse, to kelly, to darker green
the rain not yet coming.
Oh, I just felt a breeze
May 3, 2010
------------------------------
Only One Word
The crux of the story, of God,
of his relationship with man
The one word, Love,
eternal, a watchword for life
for his calling to each one
on living a life of charity,
of patience, of kindness,
walking humbly by loving
lifting a hand for those in need,
raising a voice against injustice
walking a mile in another’s shoes
holding criticism, being still in our spirits
rising above petty squabbles
caring for others first,
hearing the message of God
acting on his servanthood
being his hands going out into the world
only one word, Love
beyond comprehension,
in the meaning of God;
but, manifested in our lives,
a beacon of hope,
light in the darkness, the coarseness
of this troubled world
February 22, 2009
Matthew 7:1-5
1 Corinthians 13:1-7 and
Sermon, “The Gift of Love”,
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson,
February 15, 2009
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church,
Suncook, NH
-------------------------
Like Pearls of Light
Like pearls of light,
like drops of rain, falling, as a shower
adding living water, a rushing stream
a waterfall, like water etching rock
so should the believers be, washing over the earth
bringing the spirit, the love, the message of Christ
his ministry continuing in all we do in our lives
living out the teachings of the prophets,
the example of our savior, the judgment prophesized
all we are a reflection, living light, our sinew infused
imbued with that spirit’s power, the anointed ones
as we are, as he was commissioned by the father,
so we are sent forth, to be Christ, to be his witnesses
crying out into the wilderness, making his path straight
preparing the way, for the coming of the Lord
January 27, 2009
Matthew 28:18-20
John 20:21
Acts 2:1-21
and Isaiah 42:6-8
Luke 4:18-19
Matthew 25:31-40
and sermon, “Righteous Say When?”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss,
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church,
Suncook, NH
January 25, 2009
-------------------------
Dancing Light
Hot summer eve
watching by the lawn, the field
dancing light in the grasses
the fireflies showing their finery
climbing higher to be seen
As I come near
rising into the humid air
dancing on the breezes
in the not yet still air
Catching one in my cupped hands
staring into the light
warm on my fingertips
feeling them alight
Pushing off of my open hands
joining the others in flight
dancing at the top of the grasses
a symphony of movement and light
February 12, 2010
---------------------------
Glassworks
Mesmerized, watching
The skill, artistry
Effortlessness in the heat
Of the sweating craftsmen
In the beach air
On the Vineyard
Living,
Molten glass, clear
Droop on the shaft
Entering the
Orange maw
Mouth of the furnace
Glow yellow
from the warming
Glistening wet
Grow with the blow
Liquid and free
Spin and catch
Supple flesh
Add color and form
Enter again
Translucence now
Hot gases
Fill the space
Wipe brow
Enter again
Cool and gel
Cut from the pipe
Clutched like a robin’s egg
By a toddler’s wonder
Placed to firm and harden
Into permanent wonder
Written 6/20/04 14:06, about Martha’s Vineyard Glassworks, somewhere I spent hours, over many summers in the 1990’s watching bowls, pitchers, pictures, and more, come to life.
-----------------------------------
Beach Sand
Maybe it is the memories
the change of pace that brings us there
the sense of vacation
maybe the smell of the place
the sights of the gulls, the dunes, the grasses
but oh it is the feel of it,
the crunch and slide of it
the feeling of beach sand
so different from dirt, soil, loam
no, not earthy, moist, rich,
but oh so granular and gritty
even when wet,
moveable paper spreading under toes
sliding beneath the soles
smoothing my skin
clearing my mind
unburdening me of the rest
drawing me to the tactile, the feel
of beach sand
July 15, 2006 19:03
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Her Blue Chair
Dark arms of wood
short legged, as we are
sitting empty in the living room
the place of her blue chair
Back to the front hallway
just beyond the base of the stair
a color as must have been on Mary’s head
in that certain shade of blue
Crumpled fabric, wrinkled, old
lovingly used for many ages
yet always empty on the holidays
as Gram was always in other places
May 3, 2010
inspired by the readings at
1st meeting of a poetry group
at the Suncook Senior Center
Allenstown, NH
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,930+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
short legged, as we are
sitting empty in the living room
the place of her blue chair
Back to the front hallway
just beyond the base of the stair
a color as must have been on Mary’s head
in that certain shade of blue
Crumpled fabric, wrinkled, old
lovingly used for many ages
yet always empty on the holidays
as Gram was always in other places
May 3, 2010
inspired by the readings at
1st meeting of a poetry group
at the Suncook Senior Center
Allenstown, NH
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,930+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Whose Banner Are We Carrying
As we look at human history
in every era, every nation
each one claiming Christ
as we went into battle
Chaplains on the front line
healing broken souls
yet also telling each
that God was one our side
How the Lord must sorrow
when he looks down from above
that so much killing
has been done claiming his name
May 3, 2010
inspired by the readings at
1st meeting of a poetry group,
at the Suncook Senior Center
Allenstown, NH
including the poem,
“Barbara Frietchie,” a poem from the Civil War era
by the American poet John Greenleaf Whittier
and the video played by the director
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pfBUUZNbFM&feature=player_embedded
by third graders of Tussing Elementary School,
Colonial Heights, Virginia
in every era, every nation
each one claiming Christ
as we went into battle
Chaplains on the front line
healing broken souls
yet also telling each
that God was one our side
How the Lord must sorrow
when he looks down from above
that so much killing
has been done claiming his name
May 3, 2010
inspired by the readings at
1st meeting of a poetry group,
at the Suncook Senior Center
Allenstown, NH
including the poem,
“Barbara Frietchie,” a poem from the Civil War era
by the American poet John Greenleaf Whittier
and the video played by the director
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pfBUUZNbFM&feature=player_embedded
by third graders of Tussing Elementary School,
Colonial Heights, Virginia
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A.
Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011,
2012, 2013. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 23,410+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
Poetry Where You Live.
With Their Young Voices
The stirring of emotion
of the wisdom of the young
recognizing the sacrifice
of our sons and daughters
of our parents and brothers
With their young voices raising
the gratitude of a nation
honoring their courage
and their duty,
holding them in reverence
May 3, 2010
inspired by the readings at
1st meeting of a poetry group
and the video played by the director
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pfBUUZNbFM&feature=player_embedded
by third graders of Tussing Elementary School,
Colonial Heights, Virginia,
at the Suncook Senior Center
Allenstown, NH
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Contact me at Ray Foss
for usage.
of the wisdom of the young
recognizing the sacrifice
of our sons and daughters
of our parents and brothers
With their young voices raising
the gratitude of a nation
honoring their courage
and their duty,
holding them in reverence
May 3, 2010
inspired by the readings at
1st meeting of a poetry group
and the video played by the director
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pfBUUZNbFM&feature=player_embedded
by third graders of Tussing Elementary School,
Colonial Heights, Virginia,
at the Suncook Senior Center
Allenstown, NH
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Contact me at Ray Foss
for usage.
Within the maw of the oven
Like looking inside a Faberge
Like a living foundry of Hell
the maw of the oven
glowing orange and red
Into the mouth the glass went
hammered by the heat
dancing in motion and form
giving to the artist’s hands
May 3, 2010
reading the following poem, Glassworks” at the
1st meeting of a poetry group
at the Suncook Senior Center
in response to the reading by another of
“The Village Blacksmith”,
by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
&
http://www.mvglassworks.com/gallery.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faberg%C3%A9_egg
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Glassworks
Mesmerized, watching
The skill, artistry
Effortlessness in the heat
Of the sweating craftsmen
In the beach air
On the Vineyard
Living,
Molten glass, clear
Droop on the shaft
Entering the
Orange maw
Mouth of the furnace
Glow yellow
from the warming
Glistening wet
Grow with the blow
Liquid and free
Spin and catch
Supple flesh
Add color and form
Enter again
Translucence now
Hot gases
Fill the space
Wipe brow
Enter again
Cool and gel
Cut from the pipe
Clutched like a robin’s egg
By a toddler’s wonder
Placed to firm and harden
Into permanent wonder
Written 6/20/04 14:06, about Martha’s Vineyard Glassworks, somewhere I spent hours, over many summers in the 1990’s watching bowls, pitchers, pictures, and more, come to life.
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,930+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Like a living foundry of Hell
the maw of the oven
glowing orange and red
Into the mouth the glass went
hammered by the heat
dancing in motion and form
giving to the artist’s hands
May 3, 2010
reading the following poem, Glassworks” at the
1st meeting of a poetry group
at the Suncook Senior Center
in response to the reading by another of
“The Village Blacksmith”,
by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
&
http://www.mvglassworks.com/gallery.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faberg%C3%A9_egg
-------------------
Glassworks
Mesmerized, watching
The skill, artistry
Effortlessness in the heat
Of the sweating craftsmen
In the beach air
On the Vineyard
Living,
Molten glass, clear
Droop on the shaft
Entering the
Orange maw
Mouth of the furnace
Glow yellow
from the warming
Glistening wet
Grow with the blow
Liquid and free
Spin and catch
Supple flesh
Add color and form
Enter again
Translucence now
Hot gases
Fill the space
Wipe brow
Enter again
Cool and gel
Cut from the pipe
Clutched like a robin’s egg
By a toddler’s wonder
Placed to firm and harden
Into permanent wonder
Written 6/20/04 14:06, about Martha’s Vineyard Glassworks, somewhere I spent hours, over many summers in the 1990’s watching bowls, pitchers, pictures, and more, come to life.
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,930+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Humid, Before I am Ready
The morning sticky
moisture coming,
rising on my brow
my forehead,
almost without exertion
calling for the tissue
to mop up the water
Walking through the thick air
the girls heading to school
the cool of the water bottle
cold in my hand
No air moving
the eager trees waiting
maples lush green already
moving from chartreuse, to kelly, to darker green
the rain not yet coming.
Oh, I just felt a breeze
May 3, 2010
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Contact me at Ray Foss
for usage.
moisture coming,
rising on my brow
my forehead,
almost without exertion
calling for the tissue
to mop up the water
Walking through the thick air
the girls heading to school
the cool of the water bottle
cold in my hand
No air moving
the eager trees waiting
maples lush green already
moving from chartreuse, to kelly, to darker green
the rain not yet coming.
Oh, I just felt a breeze
May 3, 2010
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Contact me at Ray Foss
for usage.
Sunday, May 02, 2010
Like the One Seeking Healing
Somehow knowing
even before I fully believed
Christ calling, that I may come
like the one seeking healing
seeking him out
Opening myself
entering a strange place
on my knees
seeking his grace
going into the sanctuary
finding faces friendly
caring people
helping me with my needs
May 2, 2010
Luke 12:1-6, 12-14
Isaiah 55:1-3 (Call to Worship)
Ephesians 3:14-21
Worship Theme: “Everyone is Invited”
and sermon, “How Good Do You Have to Be?”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 2, 2010
Four Sunday After Easter
Fifth Sunday in Easter
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Contact me at Ray Foss
for usage.
even before I fully believed
Christ calling, that I may come
like the one seeking healing
seeking him out
Opening myself
entering a strange place
on my knees
seeking his grace
going into the sanctuary
finding faces friendly
caring people
helping me with my needs
May 2, 2010
Luke 12:1-6, 12-14
Isaiah 55:1-3 (Call to Worship)
Ephesians 3:14-21
Worship Theme: “Everyone is Invited”
and sermon, “How Good Do You Have to Be?”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 2, 2010
Four Sunday After Easter
Fifth Sunday in Easter
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Contact me at Ray Foss
for usage.
Like the One Seeking Christ
Feeling many times
like the one in the story
broken, needing healing
like the one seeking Christ
Entering in, though a stranger
seeking acceptance,
healing from God
Going boldly,
because of my faith
or timid
when I have doubts
No matter
he still greets me
opening himself
to give me healing,
to grant me peace
May 2, 2010
Luke 12:1-6, 12-14
Isaiah 55:1-3 (Call to Worship)
Ephesians 3:14-21
Worship Theme: “Everyone is Invited”
and sermon, “How Good Do You Have to Be?”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 2, 2010
Four Sunday After Easter
Fifth Sunday in Easter
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Contact me at Ray Foss
for usage.
like the one in the story
broken, needing healing
like the one seeking Christ
Entering in, though a stranger
seeking acceptance,
healing from God
Going boldly,
because of my faith
or timid
when I have doubts
No matter
he still greets me
opening himself
to give me healing,
to grant me peace
May 2, 2010
Luke 12:1-6, 12-14
Isaiah 55:1-3 (Call to Worship)
Ephesians 3:14-21
Worship Theme: “Everyone is Invited”
and sermon, “How Good Do You Have to Be?”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 2, 2010
Four Sunday After Easter
Fifth Sunday in Easter
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Contact me at Ray Foss
for usage.
To Hear What Christ Had to Say
To hear what Christ had to say
a challenge to all of us
what we have believed
opening our homes
to all who are in need
Invitations for the outcasts,
the poor and the lame
not for those known
not for those of fortune or fame
Our doors to be open
to the least and the lost
generous with our gifts
all that we have been given
true hospitality
as offered by the Lord
May 2, 2010
Luke 12:1-6, 12-14
Isaiah 55:1-3 (Call to Worship)
Ephesians 3:14-21
Worship Theme: “Everyone is Invited”
and sermon, “How Good Do You Have to Be?”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 2, 2010
Four Sunday After Easter
Fifth Sunday in Easter
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Contact me at Ray Foss
for usage.
a challenge to all of us
what we have believed
opening our homes
to all who are in need
Invitations for the outcasts,
the poor and the lame
not for those known
not for those of fortune or fame
Our doors to be open
to the least and the lost
generous with our gifts
all that we have been given
true hospitality
as offered by the Lord
May 2, 2010
Luke 12:1-6, 12-14
Isaiah 55:1-3 (Call to Worship)
Ephesians 3:14-21
Worship Theme: “Everyone is Invited”
and sermon, “How Good Do You Have to Be?”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 2, 2010
Four Sunday After Easter
Fifth Sunday in Easter
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Contact me at Ray Foss
for usage.
True Hospitality
Not those who would repay
returning the blessing
Christ telling them and us
the measure of true hospitality
Sending invitations, welcoming the others
those who were unclean, and in need
those who knew want
who needed the love of their fellow man
May 2, 2010
Luke 12:1-6, 12-14
Isaiah 55:1-3 (Call to Worship)
Ephesians 3:14-21
Worship Theme: “Everyone is Invited”
and sermon, “How Good Do You Have to Be?”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 2, 2010
Four Sunday After Easter
Fifth Sunday in Easter
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Contact me at Ray Foss
for usage.
returning the blessing
Christ telling them and us
the measure of true hospitality
Sending invitations, welcoming the others
those who were unclean, and in need
those who knew want
who needed the love of their fellow man
May 2, 2010
Luke 12:1-6, 12-14
Isaiah 55:1-3 (Call to Worship)
Ephesians 3:14-21
Worship Theme: “Everyone is Invited”
and sermon, “How Good Do You Have to Be?”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
May 2, 2010
Four Sunday After Easter
Fifth Sunday in Easter
Copyright by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Contact me at Ray Foss
for usage.
Something Special about the Guest
Something worth remembering
in the action of the stranger
something special about the guest
seeking Christ where he was
Boldly going, entering in
an uninvited guest
seeking healing, wholeness
care from the Lord
In our lives, in our ministry
continuing Christ’s labors
our gifts being given
used for God’s work
Seeing the uniqueness
the needs of each stranger
being open as he was
wherever we find them
sharing the love of God
to all whom we meet
in the action of the stranger
something special about the guest
seeking Christ where he was
Boldly going, entering in
an uninvited guest
seeking healing, wholeness
care from the Lord
In our lives, in our ministry
continuing Christ’s labors
our gifts being given
used for God’s work
Seeing the uniqueness
the needs of each stranger
being open as he was
wherever we find them
sharing the love of God
to all whom we meet
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4, 2015
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Special about the Guest – v18
(editing
version 9)
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August 4, 2015
Something
Special about the Guest – v17
(editing
version 13)
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April 7, 2015
Something
Special about the Guest – v16
(editing
original again)
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February 14, 2015
Something
Special about the Guest – v15
(merging
edits with original and version 14)
edited
October 23, 2014
Something
Special about the Guest – v14
(editing
version 10)
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March 4, 2014
Something
Special about the Guest
– v13
(editing
original again)
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January 25, 2014
Something
Special about the Guest – v12
(editing
original again)
Edited
November 11, 2013
Something
Special about the Guest – v11
(editing
version 8)
(not
posted until 1/25/2014)
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October 26, 2013
Something
Special about the Guest – v10
(editing
version 8)
Edited
October 10, 2013
Something
Special about the Guest – v9
(editing
original again)
Edited
September 25, 2013
Something
Special about the Guest – v8
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/09/something-worth-remembering-in-action.html
(editing original again)
Edited
September 23, 2013
“Something
Special About the Guest – v7”
(editing
version 5)
Edited
September 23, 2013
“Something
Special About the Guest – v6”
(editing
original again)
Edited
September 22, 2013
“Something
Special About the Guest – v5”
Edited
December 18, 2012
“Something
Special About the Guest – v4”
Edited
December 4, 2012
“Something
Special About the Guest – v3”
Edited
December 1, 2012
“Something
Special About the Guest – v2”
May 2,
2010
“Something
Special About the Guest”
Luke
12:1-6, 12-14
Isaiah
55:1-3 (Call to Worship)
Ephesians
3:14-21
Worship
Theme: “Everyone is Invited”
and
sermon, “How Good Do You Have to Be?”
by
Reverend Huntley Halvorson
Suncook United Methodist Church
May 2, 2010
Fourth Sunday after Easter
Fifth Sunday in Easter
All
of my poems and photographs are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001,
2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014,
2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for
usage. See all 40,300+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
Poetry Where You Live.
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