Saturday, January 28, 2012

A new word of praise, Hallelujah – v2

We rise to worship,
oh, yes, we rise,
to praise the Lord,
a hallelujah, a word
to shake the world.

A new word of praise,
rising within me,
to heal my neighbors,
hope to the nations
in the coming of Christ.

We rise, we sing
one people, one body,
a new word of praise,
glory, hallelujah,
to Christ our King.



January 28, 2012
Psalm 111
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 23, 2012 to January 29, 2012,
“Words of Authority”
by Nell Noonan
scripture and meditation for January 25, 2012
read January 25, 2012


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 15,180+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

A new word of praise, Hallelujah

We rise to worship,
to praise the Lord,
a hallelujah
to shake the world.

A new word of praise,
rising within me,
hope to the nations
in the coming of Christ.

We rise, we sing
a new word of praise,
glory, hallelujah,
to Christ our King.



January 28, 2012
Psalm 111
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 23, 2012 to January 29, 2012,
“Words of Authority”
by Nell Noonan
scripture and meditation for January 25, 2012
read January 25, 2012


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 15,180+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Where is our authority

When we speak of the Word,
our lives a witness,
we stand with Christ.

Some may ask,
where is our authority?
How can we speak?
Who do we think we are?

We can answer,
we can speak.
God gives us words to preach,
to share, to the ends of the earth.

Our hope is in God,
in his promise, his light,
shining bright, even still today.



January 28, 2012
Mark 1:23-28 (The Message)
Mark 1:21-28
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 23, 2012 to January 29, 2012,
“Words of Authority”
by Nell Noonan
scripture and meditation for January 29, 2012
read January 28, 2012
&
Mark 1:21-22 (The Message)
Mark 1:21-28
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 23, 2012 to January 29, 2012,
“Words of Authority”
by Nell Noonan
scripture and meditation for January 28, 2012
read January 28, 2012

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 15,180+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

The sense of the Unseen – v2

Something more out there;
but I know not what it is.
I have a certainty there is,
what we know but cannot see.
What is there still,
the sense of the unseen,
knowing something beyond is there.
The root of our faith,
all which we believe in,
is in the sense of the unseen.
This sense, gives us sight,
a passion, the fire,
to get up off our seat,
to go as we are led,
the faith to simply believe.



January 28, 2012
part of a series of poems,
based on the idea that there are several other senses
besides the sense of Taste, Touch, Hearing, Sight, Smell –
including the sense of Wonder, Beauty, Peace, God’s Presence,
and even the sense of Magic
&
poem, “Recapturing a sense of wonder”,
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/01/recapturing-sense-of-wonder.html
January 26, 2012
Psalm 111
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 23, 2012 to January 29, 2012,
“Words of Authority”
by Nell Noonan
scripture and meditation for January 25, 2012
read January 25, 2012

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 15,170+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

When I sin

A crushing weight
the truth of my failing
washing over me
when I sin, when I rebel,
when I reject the word of God
turning from his path
the course for my life
spitting on my Savior’s face
as if driving in the nails
mired in my clay
turning from his grace



January 28, 2012
Mark 1:21-22 (The Message)
Mark 1:21-28
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 23, 2012 to January 29, 2012,
“Words of Authority”
by Nell Noonan
scripture and meditation for January 28, 2012
read January 28, 2012
&
1 Corinthians 8:7-13
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 23, 2012 to January 29, 2012,
“Words of Authority”
by Nell Noonan
scripture and meditation for January 27, 2012
read January 27, 2012
&
1 Corinthians 8:1-6
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 23, 2012 to January 29, 2012,
“Words of Authority”
by Nell Noonan
scripture and meditation for January 26, 2012
read January 26, 2012
&
John 8:1-11
&
Samuel Thompson’s
http://www.facebook.com/#!/keleayon
Inclusion Essay
shared at the New England United Methodist Church
Annual Conference
http://www.neumc.org/pages/detail/195
in response to call by Reconciling Ministries Network
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
for essays describing, “My vision for an inclusive church”,
June 10, 2011
&
Love on Trial,
http://www.loveontrial.org/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Love-On-Trial/190582754298364
the case against the Reverend Amy DeLong,
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000572962166
which begins on June 20, 2011
http://www.rmnetwork.org/amy-delong/
&
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=556451505
Riruta UMC
http://rirutaumc.org
http://www.rmnetwork.org/
Other Sheep Afrika-Kenya http://www.othersheep.org/OSEA_CL_Other_Sheep_Kenya.html
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage.
See all 15,180+ of my poems at Poetry Where You Live.

When I refused to heed your words

Even then, in the midst of my sin,
away from the congregation, the body
God there with me still
calling, with authority

His Spirit calling, “don’t!
Be faithful; turn from your sin
There when I refuse to heed your words
going my own way, selfish

Mindful, aware that I was wrong
yet choosing to disobey
freedom run amuck
no boundaries, bad choices
lost in excess, my sin

Disobeying my Savior
who died on the cross
as if I was driving another nail
like the others, spitting in his face



January 28, 2012
Mark 1:21-22 (The Message)
Mark 1:21-28
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
January 23, 2012 to January 29, 2012,
“Words of Authority”
by Nell Noonan              
scripture and meditation for January 28, 2012
read January 28, 2012
&
1 Corinthians 8:7-13
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
January 23, 2012 to January 29, 2012,
“Words of Authority”
by Nell Noonan              
scripture and meditation for January 27, 2012
read January 27, 2012
&
1 Corinthians 8:1-6
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
January 23, 2012 to January 29, 2012,
“Words of Authority”
by Nell Noonan              
scripture and meditation for January 26, 2012
read January 26, 2012
&
John 8:1-11
&
Samuel Thompson’s
Inclusion Essay
shared at the New England United Methodist Church
Annual Conference
in response to call by Reconciling Ministries Network
for essays describing, “My vision for an inclusive church”,
June 10, 2011
&
Love on Trial,
the case against the Reverend Amy DeLong,
which begins on June 20, 2011
&
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
Riruta UMC
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission




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 22,060+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Compassionate healing

Not always about the person
who is hurting, possessed by demons
the stories as much about
the authority of Jesus
We see him choosing
not abiding by rules
using compassion
to heal us of our sins
our illness, sickness
driving out the demons
all for God’s glory
a place for us in heaven



January 28, 2012
Mark 1:23-28 (The Message)
Mark 1:21-28
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 23, 2012 to January 29, 2012,
“Words of Authority”
by Nell Noonan
scripture and meditation for January 29, 2012
read January 28, 2012
&
Mark 1:21-22 (The Message)
Mark 1:21-28
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 23, 2012 to January 29, 2012,
“Words of Authority”
by Nell Noonan
scripture and meditation for January 28, 2012
read January 28, 2012

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 15,180+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Sabbath Rules

The healing of this man
casting out the demons
like so much of what we will see
in the way of Christ’s ministry
changing the rules
like the Sabbath rules on working
authority from heaven
not wisdom of the earth



January 28, 2012
Mark 1:23-28 (The Message)
Mark 1:21-28
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 23, 2012 to January 29, 2012,
“Words of Authority”
by Nell Noonan
scripture and meditation for January 29, 2012
read January 28, 2012
&
Mark 1:21-22 (The Message)
Mark 1:21-28
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 23, 2012 to January 29, 2012,
“Words of Authority”
by Nell Noonan
scripture and meditation for January 28, 2012
read January 28, 2012

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 15,180+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Words of Authority

Words of Authority
spoken by Christ
from his center, his nature
out of God’s love
Speaking to the demon
casting him out
restoring the person
with a clear message
God’s kingdom is here
Christ speaking with power
the authority to heal



January 28, 2012
Mark 1:23-28 (The Message)
Mark 1:21-28
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 23, 2012 to January 29, 2012,
“Words of Authority”
by Nell Noonan
scripture and meditation for January 29, 2012
read January 28, 2012
&
Mark 1:21-22 (The Message)
Mark 1:21-28
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 23, 2012 to January 29, 2012,
“Words of Authority”
by Nell Noonan
scripture and meditation for January 28, 2012
read January 28, 2012


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 22,060+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Jesus’ Authority

Power from God
Jesus’ authority on earth
to cast out the demon
to raise up the person
healing with a word
power from God
Jesus’ authority within him
to heal the whole world



January 28, 2012
Mark 1:23-28 (The Message)
Mark 1:21-28
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 23, 2012 to January 29, 2012,
“Words of Authority”
by Nell Noonan
scripture and meditation for January 29, 2012
read January 28, 2012
&
Mark 1:21-22 (The Message)
Mark 1:21-28
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 23, 2012 to January 29, 2012,
“Words of Authority”
by Nell Noonan
scripture and meditation for January 28, 2012
read January 28, 2012

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 15,180+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

When I refuse to heed your words

Even then, in the midst of my sin,
away from the congregation, the body
God there with me still
His Spirit calling, don’t!
be faithful, turn from your sin
there when I refuse to heed your words
going my own way, selfish
mindful, aware that I am wrong
yet choosing to disobey
freedom run amuck
no boundaries, bad choices
lost in excess, my sin
disobeying my Savior
who died on the cross
as if driving another nail
spitting in his face




January 28, 2012
Mark 1:21-22 (The Message)
Mark 1:21-28
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
January 23, 2012 to January 29, 2012,
“Words of Authority”
by Nell Noonan              
scripture and meditation for January 28, 2012
read January 28, 2012
&
1 Corinthians 8:7-13
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
January 23, 2012 to January 29, 2012,
“Words of Authority”
by Nell Noonan              
scripture and meditation for January 27, 2012
read January 27, 2012
&
1 Corinthians 8:1-6
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
January 23, 2012 to January 29, 2012,
“Words of Authority”
by Nell Noonan              
scripture and meditation for January 26, 2012
read January 26, 2012
&
John 8:1-11
&
Samuel Thompson’s
Inclusion Essay
shared at the New England United Methodist Church
Annual Conference
in response to call by Reconciling Ministries Network
for essays describing, “My vision for an inclusive church”,
June 10, 2011
&
Love on Trial,
the case against the Reverend Amy DeLong,
which begins on June 20, 2011
&
in part inspired by conversations with
the Reverend John Makokha
Riruta UMC
Children of Africa Hope Mission Project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. http://rirutaumc.homestead.com/children_of_africa.html
&
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep and the Goats
&
Matthew 28:18-20
Great Commission




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 22,060+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Kingdom signs

what Jesus said
what he did among the people
kingdom signs
for those who would witness
tearing down walls
new authority
power within him
given directly
given to Christ
by the word of God
embodying love
here with us
a glimpse of heaven
God’s holy plan
living out God’s message
washing us with love



January 28, 2012
Mark 1:23-28 (The Message)
Mark 1:21-28
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 23, 2012 to January 29, 2012,
“Words of Authority”
by Nell Noonan
scripture and meditation for January 29, 2012
read January 28, 2012
&
Mark 1:21-22 (The Message)
Mark 1:21-28
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 23, 2012 to January 29, 2012,
“Words of Authority”
by Nell Noonan
scripture and meditation for January 28, 2012
read January 28, 2012

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 15,180+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

To dream heroic dreams – v3

Men like Copernicus, Columbus,
John F. Kennedy, and Ronald Reagan
able to see, a vision beyond our boundaries
out into that bright unknown

Not stuck in our current state
bound by dust, by a sense of decay
wanting a brighter day
a hope for a better tomorrow

To dream heroic dreams
come what may
fighting to rise above
our dust, our miry clay

With God as our compass
holding onto God’s rights
liberty, with justice, compassion
seeking a brighter tomorrow

In heroic dreams for America
restored, renewed
leading the way to that future
ever stronger, beyond the horizon before us



January 28, 2012
a phrase from Newt Gingrich’s interview
(taken from Ronald Reagan’s First Inaugural Address,
January 20, 1981;
read – http://www.dreamheroicdreams.com/reagan_words.aspx
see – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5cEhtge_BE)
with Greta Van Susteren
“On the Record”,
January 27, 2012
http://www.foxnews.com/on-air/on-the-record/2012/01/28/newt-prospect-president-gingrich-horrifying-washingtons-old-guard?page=3

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 20,980+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

The sense of the Unseen

Something more out there
the certainty there is
what we know but cannot see
what is there still
the sense of the unseen
knowing is there
the root of our faith
all which we believe in
the sense of the unseen
giving us sight
a passion, the fire
to get up off our seat
to go as we are led
to simply believe



January 28, 2012
part of a series of poems,
based on the idea that there are several other senses
besides the sense of Taste, Touch, Hearing, Sight, Smell –
including the sense of Wonder, Beauty, Peace, God’s Presence,
and even the sense of Magic
&
poem, “Recapturing a sense of wonder”,
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/01/recapturing-sense-of-wonder.html
January 26, 2012
Psalm 111
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 23, 2012 to January 29, 2012,
“Words of Authority”
by Nell Noonan
scripture and meditation for January 25, 2012
read January 25, 2012

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 19,720+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

The sense of Magic

of wonder, of childishness
in the best way
how to explain the sense of Magic
of love unconditional
of hope everlasting
marveling at the littlest things
all the gifts of the Master


January 28, 2012
part of a series of poems,
based on the idea that there are several other senses
besides the sense of Taste, Touch, Hearing, Sight, Smell –
including the sense of Wonder, Beauty, Peace, God’s Presence,
and even the sense of Magic
&
poem, “Recapturing a sense of wonder”,
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/01/recapturing-sense-of-wonder.html
January 26, 2012
Psalm 111
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 23, 2012 to January 29, 2012,
“Words of Authority”
by Nell Noonan
scripture and meditation for January 25, 2012
read January 25, 2012

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 15,170+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

The sense of God’s Presence

Knowing God is with us
walking beside us
no belief in coincidence
all about God’s presence
walking with us
calming our troubled spirits
living within us
lifting us up

There in the joys
the slack times, the struggles
crying with us, when we weep,
rising before us, preparing a path for us
the arms of the Father open
for each prodigal child
wooing us to heaven
walking by our side



January 28, 2012
part of a series of poems,
based on the idea that there are several other senses
besides the sense of Taste, Touch, Hearing, Sight, Smell –
including the sense of Wonder, Beauty, Peace, God’s Presence,
and even the sense of Magic
&
poem, “Recapturing a sense of wonder”,
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/01/recapturing-sense-of-wonder.html
January 26, 2012
Psalm 111
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 23, 2012 to January 29, 2012,
“Words of Authority”
by Nell Noonan
scripture and meditation for January 25, 2012
read January 25, 2012

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 15,170+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

The sense of Peace

Sometimes elusive
struggling as we do
a sense of Peace, deeper
in the trying times too
within the storms, the furies
the chaos of this life
an inner peace, washing
love over this life


January 28, 2012
part of a series of poems,
based on the idea that there are several other senses
besides the sense of Taste, Touch, Hearing, Sight, Smell –
including the sense of Wonder, Beauty, Peace, God’s Presence,
and even the sense of Magic
&
poem, “Recapturing a sense of wonder”,
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/01/recapturing-sense-of-wonder.html
January 26, 2012
Psalm 111
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 23, 2012 to January 29, 2012,
“Words of Authority”
by Nell Noonan
scripture and meditation for January 25, 2012
read January 25, 2012

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 19,720+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

The sense of Beauty

across the other senses
somehow deeper still
unable to truly quantity
what it is to see beauty
just something that is
the sense of beauty precious
giving us something wonderful
magic, as we walk in life
precious in moments
in gossamer lights


January 28, 2012
part of a series of poems,
based on the idea that there are several other senses
besides the sense of Taste, Touch, Hearing, Sight, Smell –
including the sense of Wonder, Beauty, Peace, God’s Presence,
and even the sense of Magic
&
poem, “Recapturing a sense of wonder”,
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/01/recapturing-sense-of-wonder.html
January 26, 2012
Psalm 111
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 23, 2012 to January 29, 2012,
“Words of Authority”
by Nell Noonan
scripture and meditation for January 25, 2012
read January 25, 2012

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 15,170+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

The sense of Wonder

Hope in believing,
beyond the next horizon
wonder in the giving
of our Lord and Master
the little things mattering
beauty where it comes
stopping, listening
for the wonder to unfold


January 28, 2012
part of a series of poems,
based on the idea that there are several other senses
besides the sense of Taste, Touch, Hearing, Sight, Smell –
including the sense of Wonder, Beauty, Peace, God’s Presence,
and even the sense of Magic
&
poem, “Recapturing a sense of wonder”,
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/01/recapturing-sense-of-wonder.html
January 26, 2012
Psalm 111
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 23, 2012 to January 29, 2012,
“Words of Authority”
by Nell Noonan
scripture and meditation for January 25, 2012
read January 25, 2012

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 15,170+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

the senses

we are too grounded
bound by the senses
as if there are only
the ones we speak of
as if the universe
framed by just five
hearing, sight, smell,
taste and touch

these only the beginning
bounds of imagination
stumbling in the dark
needing to quest for light
more still out there
beyond that horizon
wonder, beauty, peace
a sense of God’s presence,
of wonder, of magic
an awareness of the unseen
beyond our pedestrian dreams


January 28, 2012
part of a series of poems,
based on the idea that there are several other senses
besides the sense of Taste, Touch, Hearing, Sight, Smell –
including the sense of Wonder, Beauty, Peace, God’s Presence,
and even the sense of Magic
&
poem, “Recapturing a sense of wonder”,
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/01/recapturing-sense-of-wonder.html
January 26, 2012
Psalm 111
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 23, 2012 to January 29, 2012,
“Words of Authority”
by Nell Noonan
scripture and meditation for January 25, 2012
read January 25, 2012

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To dream heroic dreams – v2

Copernicus, Columbus,
Kennedy, Reagan
a vision beyond our boundaries
out into the unknown

Not stuck in our current state
bound by the dust, decay
wanting a brighter day
a hope for tomorrow

To dream heroic dreams
come what may
fighting to rise above
our dust, our clay

With God as our compass
holding onto God’s rights
liberty, with justice, compassion
seeking a brighter tomorrow

In heroic dreams for America
restored, renewed
leading the way to that future
ever beyond the horizon



January 28, 2012
a phrase from Newt Gingrich’s interview
with Greta Van Susteren
“On the Record”,
January 27, 2012
http://www.foxnews.com/on-air/on-the-record/2012/01/28/newt-prospect-president-gingrich-horrifying-washingtons-old-guard?page=3

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To dream heroic dreams

Not stuck in our current state
bound by the dust, decay
wanting a brighter day
To dream heroic dreams
come what may
fighting to rise above
our dust, our clay
With God as our compass
holding onto liberty,
with justice, compassion
seeking a brighter tomorrow
in dreams of America
leading the way



January 28, 2012
a phrase from Newt Gingrich’s interview
with Greta Van Susteren
“On the Record”,
January 27, 2012
http://www.foxnews.com/on-air/on-the-record/2012/01/28/newt-prospect-president-gingrich-horrifying-washingtons-old-guard?page=3

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 15,160+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

out of his own authority – v2

Like the best modern preachers
one way to visualize
to attempt to go back
to the beginning, Capernaum
Christ, out of the pulpit
alive with fire, with passion
singing God’s praise

No notes, no cross-references
filled with God’s Spirit
Christ’s teaching, holy
out of his own authority
gripping them with power
authentic worship
sharing the Father
God’s Kingdom come near



January 28, 2012
Mark 1:21-22 (The Message)
Mark 1:21-28
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 23, 2012 to January 29, 2012,
“Words of Authority”
by Nell Noonan
scripture and meditation for January 28, 2012
read January 28, 2012

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 15,160+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

such a prophet – v2

heed the words
such a prophet
given words by God
to speak to the people
the people of God
a holy message
speaking for God
in the congregation
a holy message
to change the whole world



January 27, 2012 and January 28, 2012
Worship Theme – “The Nature of Authority”
Mark 1:21-28 (NRSV)
1 Corinthians 8:1-14 (NRSV)
Deuteronomy 18:15-20 (NRSV)
Call to Worship (Psalm 111:1-3, 10)(NRSV)
Unison Prayer
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD (Mark 1:21-28))
and sermon, “The question of Authority”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
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://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
January 29, 2012

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 15,160+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Did they fear the Light – v2

How could the People
so blessed by God’s promise
turn their backs on God
not wanting to be in His presence
under the pillar, the cloud, the fire
His brilliance, His light
running away, hiding
needing a prophet
like Moses, going
before God’s presence
why did they shun God
Did they fear the Light
or were they just stupid
knowing what they would do
that they would face the judgment of God
ignoring his command, rebelling against the precepts
not wanting God to know, even though He is omniscient



January 27, 2012
Worship Theme – “The Nature of Authority”
Mark 1:21-28 (NRSV)
1 Corinthians 8:1-14 (NRSV)
Deuteronomy 18:15-20 (NRSV)
Call to Worship (Psalm 111:1-3, 10)(NRSV)
Unison Prayer
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD (Mark 1:21-28))
and sermon, “The question of Authority”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
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://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
January 29, 2012

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 15,160+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

a place of prayer

not regal, power
instead a house of prayer
small, intimate
Christ’s teaching starting there

a place of prayer, of sharing
God’s holy words
revealed to the people
a light for the world



January 28, 2012
Mark 1:21-22 (The Message)
Mark 1:21-28
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 23, 2012 to January 29, 2012,
“Words of Authority”
by Nell Noonan
scripture and meditation for January 28, 2012
read January 28, 2012

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ushering in the new reign

Christ teaching
such a new message
ushering in the new reign
the kingdom drawn near

Pouring out God’s Word
from the depths of his spirit
infused with real power
authority from above



January 28, 2012
Mark 1:21-22 (The Message)
Mark 1:21-28
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 23, 2012 to January 29, 2012,
“Words of Authority”
by Nell Noonan
scripture and meditation for January 28, 2012
read January 28, 2012

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 15,160+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

with certainty of the voice of God

The One, only, prophet, Savior
Christ in the synagogue
the start of his purpose
speaking out of his center
all that He is
God’s message to us
that we may live



January 28, 2012
Mark 1:21-22 (The Message)
Mark 1:21-28
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 23, 2012 to January 29, 2012,
“Words of Authority”
by Nell Noonan
scripture and meditation for January 28, 2012
read January 28, 2012

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 19,720+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

out of one’s being

how to describe
what it must have been like
to hear the words of Jesus
at the beginning of his ministry
he, a true vessel,
filled with God’s message
pouring out a blessing
exousia, out of his being,
all that he was
power, authority
sharing God’s message
to heal the whole world



January 28, 2012
Mark 1:21-22 (The Message)
Mark 1:21-28
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 23, 2012 to January 29, 2012,
“Words of Authority”
by Nell Noonan
scripture and meditation for January 28, 2012
read January 28, 2012

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 15,160+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

out of his own authority

Like the best modern preachers
one way to visualize
to attempt to go back
to the beginning, Capernaum
out of the pulpit
alive with fire
singing God’s praise
No notes, no cross-references
filled with God’s praise
Christ’s teaching, holy
out of his own authority
gripping them with power
authentic worship
sharing the Father
the Kingdom come near



January 28, 2012
Mark 1:21-22 (The Message)
Mark 1:21-28
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 23, 2012 to January 29, 2012,
“Words of Authority”
by Nell Noonan
scripture and meditation for January 28, 2012
read January 28, 2012

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 15,160+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

so forthright, so confident

From the beginning
Christ in his teachings
in worship, in preaching
sharing the Word of God
so forthright, so confident
with passion, with power
speaking with authority
like nothing they had ever heard



January 28, 2012
Mark 1:21-22 (The Message)
Mark 1:21-28
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 23, 2012 to January 29, 2012,
“Words of Authority”
by Nell Noonan
scripture and meditation for January 28, 2012
read January 28, 2012

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 15,160+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Did they fear the Light

How could the people
so blessed by his presence
turn their backs on God
not wanting to be in His presence
under the cloud, the fire
his brilliance, his light
running away, hiding
needing a prophet
like Moses, going
before God’s presence
why did they shun God
Did they fear the Light



January 27, 2012
Worship Theme – “The Nature of Authority”
Mark 1:21-28 (NRSV)
1 Corinthians 8:1-14 (NRSV)
Deuteronomy 18:15-20 (NRSV)
Call to Worship (Psalm 111:1-3, 10)(NRSV)
Unison Prayer
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD (Mark 1:21-28))
and sermon, “The question of Authority”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
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://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
January 29, 2012

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 15,160+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

such a prophet

heed the words
such a prophet
given words by God
to speak to the people
the people of God
a holy message
speaking for God
in the congregation



January 27, 2012 and January 28, 2012
Worship Theme – “The Nature of Authority”
Mark 1:21-28 (NRSV)
1 Corinthians 8:1-14 (NRSV)
Deuteronomy 18:15-20 (NRSV)
Call to Worship (Psalm 111:1-3, 10)(NRSV)
Unison Prayer
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD (Mark 1:21-28))
and sermon, “The question of Authority”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
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://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
January 29, 2012

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Friday, January 27, 2012

Happy in My Dust – v2

Going forward
to receive my ashes
humble in my spirit
but feeling your love

Happy in my dust
contemplating my past
knowing you are with me
in the stormy blast

Taking on my sin
my stain upon you
redeeming me by your blood
changing my life in you

Able to stand, alive
only because of your grace
able to stand before God
to see his heavenly face

Needing you with me
to rise above my dust
to walk in your light
carrying Christ into the world
making the darkness bright



edited January 27, 2012
March 9, 2011
Ash Wednesday
http://archives.umc.org/interior.asp?ptid=16&mid=6710
article, “When did United Methodists start the "imposition of ashes" on Ash Wednesday?”
Season of Lent
&
Facebook message
by Barack Obama
March 9, 2011
http://www.facebook.com/#!/barackobama/
“Michelle and I join with millions of Christians
here and across the world to mark Ash Wednesday.
As we observe the season of Lent, we receive
with thanksgiving this opportunity for grace and repentance,
recommit ourselves to our faith, and
remember our obligations to one another.”
http://www.facebook.com/#!/barackobama/posts/10150107573326749

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Lent Beginning – v2

Forty days of focus
our reflection on his journey
the walk of our Lord
heading to eternity

Going before us
setting a holy example
the righteous life
by the spirit of the Law

Walking toward Jerusalem
from the countryside
into the center
the belly of the beast

Shining his light
glowing since the mountain
God’s Spirit guiding him
on the journey to the cross

Putting a spotlight
on the hypocrisy of the leaders
their rigid dogma
forgetting the love of God

Showing a different model
a loving presence, mercy
choosing to heal and sooth
the ache of God’s people

Pressing on, leading inward
to the triumphant entry
into David’s holy city
fulfilling all prophecies

Teaching the disciples
preparing them for later
after he had gone
to sit back upon his throne

Suffering for us, dying
choosing to sacrifice
to take on our sin
a living example of God’s love

Climbing the cross
dying in anguish
the stain of our sin
the full price forever paid

Rising on the third day
ascending into glory
the rest of us waiting
for his return some day



edited January 27, 2012
February 17, 2010
Ash Wednesday
burning the palms, making the ashes
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
&
Joel 2:12-17a
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
Ephesians 3:14-21
and Ash Wednesday Meditation
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
of last year, February 25, 2009

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A Forty-Day Season – v2

Days of Lent
a forty-day season
able to change our lives
if we would let them

Reflecting on Christ’s sacrifice
our savior going to the cross
the real meaning of God’s grace
God’s infinite love

Unworthiness of man
not enough to stop him
choosing to go to Calvary
to seal the ancient breach

Stains of sin from Adam
and those made by each person
all washed away by his blood
at the end of the holy season.



edited January 27, 2012
February 18, 2010
Luke 18:9-14,
The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector,
Joel 2:12-17a
and Ash Wednesday Meditation
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
February 17, 2010
&
Joel 2:12-17a
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
Ephesians 3:14-21
and Ash Wednesday Meditation
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
February 25, 2009

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Easter People – v2

People not of the cross, the grave
we are the ones, rejoicing
dancing on Easter morning
joy comes in the rising,

Not in Christ’s sacrifice alone
atonement yes; but the rising,
our risen Lord and Savior,
living from that moment on the third day

Defeating sin and death,
for all time, eternal

We rise, sing praises to the king,
bow and jump up
with the dawn

The tomb is empty!
The Savior lives!


edited January 27, 2012
March 22, 2008

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 15,150+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

In this Season of Lent – v2

Turning toward Jerusalem
going with Jesus, the Christ
with his disciples
on the way
to David’s holy city

On the road covered with palms
going to the upper room
the garden too, Gethsemane
where Jesus prayed

In the city, the temple
calling out the leaders
the money changers to task
overturning their tables, cast out

There when he was betrayed
when their belief shook
when they doubted
they denied, afraid
when they ran away

Watching, in our fear,
the false trial, the mob, shouting
lies before the Sanhedrin
his lashes at the hands of the Romans

His sentence, death
the shame, the gauntlet
wearing the crown, thorns
going to the skull
nailed to the cross

When he died, Friday
crying out to God
darkness, the temple
the curtain torn to the ground

The cross, the grave,
the darkness of the cave, the tomb
Glorious Easter, alive!
the whole world set to right



edited January 27, 2012
March 4, 2010
Season of Lent

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Marked by the Ashes – v2

Marked by the ashes,
the stain of your offering
a reminder of the dust,
dirt from which we come
the ancient rituals,
ashes of the offering
humble before our God
falling at the altar,
in the temple, before you
bringing a noble sin offering,
his body for our lives,
consumed, the pyre of the cross
to the earth he was returned,
into the grave, the cold ground
marked by the earthly ashes
of the bodies we borrow
for we rise as he rose,
as he is risen still
at the end of this journey
when it is our time to go
to return to the kingdom
where our spirit will live



edited January 27, 2012
February 25, 2009
Ash Wednesday
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, 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 15,150+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

seek unity

one body, one church
though we are diverse
one together
yet from many traditions
seek unity
all for one purpose
to bring others to Christ
to offer them his healing



January 27, 2012
1 Corinthians 8:7-13
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 23, 2012 to January 29, 2012,
“Words of Authority”
by Nell Noonan
scripture and meditation for January 27, 2012
read January 27, 2012
&
1 Corinthians 8:1-6
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 23, 2012 to January 29, 2012,
“Words of Authority”
by Nell Noonan
scripture and meditation for January 26, 2012
read January 26, 2012

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 15,150+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Eating Meat Sacrificed to Idols

If we were pressed, if Paul challenged us
what would we say of our freedom
how we are living our lives
eating meat, sacrificed to idols
living embedded, in the world
no different, no different
than any other, are we a light
shining in the darkness
we are an example,
whether or not we want to
claiming the name of Jesus
but eating the meat offered
sacrificed to idols
going with the flow
no different than the world


January 27, 2012
1 Corinthians 8:7-13
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 23, 2012 to January 29, 2012,
“Words of Authority”
by Nell Noonan
scripture and meditation for January 27, 2012
read January 27, 2012
&
1 Corinthians 8:1-6
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 23, 2012 to January 29, 2012,
“Words of Authority”
by Nell Noonan
scripture and meditation for January 26, 2012
read January 26, 2012

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A Plumb Line for their Speaking

The measure of our witness
the prophetic voice
do they sound like Jesus
what we know of our God
a plumb, a measure
the scales for their speaking
are the prophets sharing
a message of love
something worth repeating,
emulating, follow
do their words sound as those
they are raised from scripture
speaking to us, a message
infused with God’s Spirit
sharing with us
a glimpse of God’s love



January 27, 2012
Deuteronomy 18:15-20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 23, 2012 to January 29, 2012,
“Words of Authority”
by Nell Noonan
scripture and meditation for January 24, 2012
read January 24, 2012
&
Deuteronomy 18:15-20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 23, 2012 to January 29, 2012,
“Words of Authority”
by Nell Noonan
scripture and meditation for January 23, 2012
read January 23, 2012

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Imparted authority

Imparted authority
God speaking through them
messages, prophets
speaking God’s love
his instruction, preaching
sharing with the people
only the words given
the spoken words of God



January 27, 2012
Deuteronomy 18:15-20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 23, 2012 to January 29, 2012,
“Words of Authority”
by Nell Noonan
scripture and meditation for January 24, 2012
read January 24, 2012
&
Deuteronomy 18:15-20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 23, 2012 to January 29, 2012,
“Words of Authority”
by Nell Noonan
scripture and meditation for January 23, 2012
read January 23, 2012

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to make known God’s will


the prophet
like Moses
beyond him
the Messiah
each to be a message
to be messengers
to make known God’s will
his love for the people
truth telling to power
that we may believe



January 27, 2012
Deuteronomy 18:15-20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 23, 2012 to January 29, 2012,
“Words of Authority”
by Nell Noonan
scripture and meditation for January 24, 2012
read January 24, 2012
&
Deuteronomy 18:15-20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 23, 2012 to January 29, 2012,
“Words of Authority”
by Nell Noonan
scripture and meditation for January 23, 2012
read January 23, 2012

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 15,140+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

A Speaker

A speaker, a witness
a messenger of God
the power, the message
a prophet of God
come to speak to us
a channel of love
sent from heaven
light from above



January 27, 2012
Deuteronomy 18:15-20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 23, 2012 to January 29, 2012,
“Words of Authority”
by Nell Noonan
scripture and meditation for January 24, 2012
read January 24, 2012
&
Deuteronomy 18:15-20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 23, 2012 to January 29, 2012,
“Words of Authority”
by Nell Noonan
scripture and meditation for January 23, 2012
read January 23, 2012

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 15,140+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Messenger

a messenger
harbinger of God
a conduit, a way
sharing God
Love, message
hope, enduring
love come down
living with us



January 27, 2012
Deuteronomy 18:15-20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 23, 2012 to January 29, 2012,
“Words of Authority”
by Nell Noonan
scripture and meditation for January 24, 2012
read January 24, 2012
&
Deuteronomy 18:15-20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 23, 2012 to January 29, 2012,
“Words of Authority”
by Nell Noonan
scripture and meditation for January 23, 2012
read January 23, 2012

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 19,720+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

A True Prophet

Stripped, naked
exposed, revealing
speaking God’s word
love, stark
authority rendered
showing the way
to perfect love



January 27, 2012
Deuteronomy 18:15-20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 23, 2012 to January 29, 2012,
“Words of Authority”
by Nell Noonan
scripture and meditation for January 24, 2012
read January 24, 2012
&
Deuteronomy 18:15-20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 23, 2012 to January 29, 2012,
“Words of Authority”
by Nell Noonan
scripture and meditation for January 23, 2012
read January 23, 2012

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 15,140+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

voice for God’s words

speaking for God
voice for his words
the prophet sharing
God’s holy message
speaking with power
authority from heaven
filled, a vessel
pouring out God’s love



January 27, 2012
Deuteronomy 18:15-20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 23, 2012 to January 29, 2012,
“Words of Authority”
by Nell Noonan
scripture and meditation for January 24, 2012
read January 24, 2012
&
Deuteronomy 18:15-20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 23, 2012 to January 29, 2012,
“Words of Authority”
by Nell Noonan
scripture and meditation for January 23, 2012
read January 23, 2012

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 15,140+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

According to your grace

Thank you, God
for the gift of Jesus
no longer to be judged by my works
but according to your grace
my joy overflowing, without end
the Savior’s blessing, to me again
grace washing over me
raised from the grave
the wages of my folly
the distance of my sin
how incredibly grateful
for your gift, oh God
Lord, help me be faithful
to your Word, oh God



January 27, 2012
Psalm 62:9-12
Psalm 62:5-12
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2012,
“The Word and Our Word”
by Cecil Murphey
scripture and meditation for January 22, 2012
read January 22, 2012

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 20,940+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Behold, God revealing

Behold, beloved
what God wants for you
Behold, God revealing
his wish, his promise
a path for the future
guiding, leading
toward the prophet
the one who was to come
the one revealing
Love come to earth
to give us healing



January 27, 2012
Deuteronomy 18:15-20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 23, 2012 to January 29, 2012,
“Words of Authority”
by Nell Noonan
scripture and meditation for January 23, 2012
read January 23, 2012

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 15,140+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Unswerving loyalty

What God asks for
nothing less
unswerving loyalty
fealty to the cross
to the words of God
the prophets speaking
written within us
the Spirit’s leading



January 27, 2012
Deuteronomy 18:15-20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 23, 2012 to January 29, 2012,
“Words of Authority”
by Nell Noonan
scripture and meditation for January 23, 2012
read January 23, 2012

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 15,140+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Remember God's deeds

When you are feeling low
when you are wandering, lost
the world too big, you’re too small
the waves casting you about
Remember God’s deeds
his graciousness, his love
sending us the prophets, his Son
the Spirit walking within
God here with us
even now, in our struggles
in our trials, the shadow times
God’s love still remains
ever will he be here
as near as our breath
God’s words written within us
inscribed on our beating hearts



January 27, 2012
Deuteronomy 18:15-20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 23, 2012 to January 29, 2012,
“Words of Authority”
by Nell Noonan
scripture and meditation for January 23, 2012
read January 23, 2012

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 15,130+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

An even greater prophet

More than all the others
Moses, the others
the prophets of the people
speaking the word of God
There will come another
a prophet for God’s people
living out God’s promise
the living Word of God
come to live among us
to teach us of God’s promise
God’s love for all of us
seeking to bring us back
into the arms of Jesus
the arms of the Father
wooing us to him
the living Word of God



January 27, 2012
Deuteronomy 18:15-20
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
January 23, 2012 to January 29, 2012,
“Words of Authority”
by Nell Noonan
scripture and meditation for January 23, 2012
read January 23, 2012

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 15,130+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.