Saturday, October 13, 2012
God would be righteous
God as my judge
Go would be righteous
truth as his guide
Wisdom would lead him
love informing his choice
looking at me fairly
my good and my vice
----
October 13, 2012
Job 23:8-9, 16-17
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
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October 8, 2012 to October 14, 2012
“Approaching God Boldly”
by Beth Porter
for October 11, 2012,
read October 11, 2012
&
Hebrews 4:12-16
Mark 10:17-22
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 8, 2012 to October 14, 2012
“Approaching God Boldly”
by Beth Porter
for October 10, 2012,
read October 10, 2012
&
Psalm 22:1-15
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 8, 2012 to October 14, 2012
“Approaching God Boldly”
by Beth Porter
for October 9, 2012,
read October 9, 2012
&
Job 23:1-7
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 8, 2012 to October 14, 2012
“Approaching God Boldly”
by Beth Porter
for October 8, 2012,
read October 8, 2012
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When Why Has No Answer – v2
Not in capriciousness
randomness of fate
but when “Why?” has no answer
how we all can relate
Wondering with Job
how pain, struggle can be
when we try to walk righteously
repenting of our sin
Nothing we can comprehend
forces in the world
leading some to suffer
and some to reap corrupt gain
The walk on this earth
far from the garden where we began
faith alone sustaining us
until we reach the promised land
===
Edited October 13, 2012
“When Why Has No Answer – v2”
May 26, 2010
“When Why Has No Answer”
struggling with questions of life and death
and God’s timing
& reading the first part of
the book of Job, including
Job 1:1-5:16
http://www.heartlight.org/cgi-shl/reading.cgi?plan=straight&ver=NAS
Heartlight’s Straight Through Bible Study
for May 23, 2010, read May 24, 2010
Job 1:21
Job 2:10
and
Job 5:17-8:22
http://www.heartlight.org/cgi-shl/reading.cgi?plan=straight&ver=NAS
Heartlight’s Straight Through Bible Study
for May 24, 2010, read May 25, 2010
and the later part of the book, and
the following poem, posted
to FaithWriters.com 5/26/2010
------------------------
Answering the Clay
The potter spoke
out of the whirlwind
answering the claim
rebuking his claims
the demands he dared to speak
A reminder, the distance to God
how far below
is the home of man
Walking in the dust
rather than riding the clouds
Marveling at the works
of His majestic hands
--------------------
& the poem, “His Comeuppance”, posted
to FaithWriters.com 5/26/2010,
both based in part on
October 18, 2009
Job 38:1-7 (34-41)
&
Psalm 104:1-9, 24, 35b
Job 38:1-7, 16-18, 34-38 & 40:3-5
and sermon, “Father Knows Best”,
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
October 18, 2009
&
Psalm 8:3-4
and writing challenge
“Monday Manna for October 19 - What is man?”
posted by Joanne Sher on her blog,
“An Open Book”, at:
http://joannesher.blogspot.com/2009/10/monday-manna-for-october-19-what-is-man.html
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Friday, October 12, 2012
cutting into flesh
the scalpel, precision
the light of God’s word
a mirror, reflection
of what is found inside
cutting into flesh
our lives revealed
our righteous judge, Jesus
knowing how we feel
-----
October 12, 2012
Hebrews 4:12-16 (The Message)
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October 8, 2012 to October 14, 2012
“Approaching God Boldly”
by Beth Porter
for October 12, 2012,
read October 12, 2012
&
Job 23:8-9, 16-17
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 8, 2012 to October 14, 2012
“Approaching God Boldly”
by Beth Porter
for October 11, 2012,
read October 11, 2012
&
Hebrews 4:12-16
Mark 10:17-22
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 8, 2012 to October 14, 2012
“Approaching God Boldly”
by Beth Porter
for October 10, 2012,
read October 10, 2012
&
Psalm 22:1-15
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 8, 2012 to October 14, 2012
“Approaching God Boldly”
by Beth Porter
for October 9, 2012,
read October 9, 2012
&
Job 23:1-7
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 8, 2012 to October 14, 2012
“Approaching God Boldly”
by Beth Porter
for October 8, 2012,
read October 8, 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 20,460+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
our shadow side
exposed by the cutting
the rapier of the word
our lives open
into God’s light
our shadow side
dark thoughts within
into God’s presence
that we may live
====
October 12, 2012
Hebrews 4:12-16 (The Message)
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http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 8, 2012 to October 14, 2012
“Approaching God Boldly”
by Beth Porter
for October 12, 2012,
read October 12, 2012
&
Job 23:8-9, 16-17
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 8, 2012 to October 14, 2012
“Approaching God Boldly”
by Beth Porter
for October 11, 2012,
read October 11, 2012
&
Hebrews 4:12-16
Mark 10:17-22
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 8, 2012 to October 14, 2012
“Approaching God Boldly”
by Beth Porter
for October 10, 2012,
read October 10, 2012
&
Psalm 22:1-15
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 8, 2012 to October 14, 2012
“Approaching God Boldly”
by Beth Porter
for October 9, 2012,
read October 9, 2012
&
Job 23:1-7
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 8, 2012 to October 14, 2012
“Approaching God Boldly”
by Beth Porter
for October 8, 2012,
read October 8, 2012
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Hold onto Jesus
The high priest,
the Savior,
seated with God;
hold onto Jesus
he is our Lord.
Don’t let it slip away
the mercy of God;
hold fast to our brother
for he is our Lord.
====
October 12, 2012
Hebrews 4:12-16 (The Message)
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October 8, 2012 to October 14, 2012
“Approaching God Boldly”
by Beth Porter
for October 12, 2012,
read October 12, 2012
&
Job 23:8-9, 16-17
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
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October 8, 2012 to October 14, 2012
“Approaching God Boldly”
by Beth Porter
for October 11, 2012,
read October 11, 2012
&
Hebrews 4:12-16
Mark 10:17-22
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 8, 2012 to October 14, 2012
“Approaching God Boldly”
by Beth Porter
for October 10, 2012,
read October 10, 2012
&
Psalm 22:1-15
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 8, 2012 to October 14, 2012
“Approaching God Boldly”
by Beth Porter
for October 9, 2012,
read October 9, 2012
&
Job 23:1-7
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 8, 2012 to October 14, 2012
“Approaching God Boldly”
by Beth Porter
for October 8, 2012,
read October 8, 2012
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fileted by the Word
cut open, split
by God’s loving hand
fileted by the world
by God’s love alive
open to life
the Word within
planted in new earth
may we hear and obey
===
October 12, 2012
Hebrews 4:12-16 (The Message)
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 8, 2012 to October 14, 2012
“Approaching God Boldly”
by Beth Porter
for October 12, 2012,
read October 12, 2012
&
Job 23:8-9, 16-17
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 8, 2012 to October 14, 2012
“Approaching God Boldly”
by Beth Porter
for October 11, 2012,
read October 11, 2012
&
Hebrews 4:12-16
Mark 10:17-22
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 8, 2012 to October 14, 2012
“Approaching God Boldly”
by Beth Porter
for October 10, 2012,
read October 10, 2012
&
Psalm 22:1-15
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 8, 2012 to October 14, 2012
“Approaching God Boldly”
by Beth Porter
for October 9, 2012,
read October 9, 2012
&
Job 23:1-7
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 8, 2012 to October 14, 2012
“Approaching God Boldly”
by Beth Porter
for October 8, 2012,
read October 8, 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 20,460+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
laws of the universe
our lives in context
explaining our path
laws of the universe
come into play
defining our steps
the choices we make
bounds by the rules
by nature’s commands
====
October 11, 2012
Job 23:8-9, 16-17
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October 8, 2012 to October 14, 2012
“Approaching God Boldly”
by Beth Porter
for October 11, 2012,
read October 11, 2012
&
Hebrews 4:12-16
Mark 10:17-22
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 8, 2012 to October 14, 2012
“Approaching God Boldly”
by Beth Porter
for October 10, 2012,
read October 10, 2012
&
Psalm 22:1-15
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 8, 2012 to October 14, 2012
“Approaching God Boldly”
by Beth Porter
for October 9, 2012,
read October 9, 2012
&
Job 23:1-7
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 8, 2012 to October 14, 2012
“Approaching God Boldly”
by Beth Porter
for October 8, 2012,
read October 8, 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 20,770+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
within his love
unspeakable pain
profound loss
within his love
our life on the earth
not stepping in
when we suffer, are hurt
we are not puppets
actors in the world
the laws of nature
of the universe
impacting on us
for better or worse
------
October 12, 2012
Hebrews 4:12-16 (The Message)
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October 8, 2012 to October 14, 2012
“Approaching God Boldly”
by Beth Porter
for October 12, 2012,
read October 12, 2012
&
Job 23:8-9, 16-17
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 8, 2012 to October 14, 2012
“Approaching God Boldly”
by Beth Porter
for October 11, 2012,
read October 11, 2012
&
Hebrews 4:12-16
Mark 10:17-22
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 8, 2012 to October 14, 2012
“Approaching God Boldly”
by Beth Porter
for October 10, 2012,
read October 10, 2012
&
Psalm 22:1-15
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 8, 2012 to October 14, 2012
“Approaching God Boldly”
by Beth Porter
for October 9, 2012,
read October 9, 2012
&
Job 23:1-7
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 8, 2012 to October 14, 2012
“Approaching God Boldly”
by Beth Porter
for October 8, 2012,
read October 8, 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 21,260+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
Poetry Where You Live.
the divine absence
whether real or imagined
the divine absence
not feeling God’s presence
a malaise, a sickness
an ache in my soul
needing him with me
for me to feel whole
----
October 11, 2012
Job 23:8-9, 16-17
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October 8, 2012 to October 14, 2012
“Approaching God Boldly”
by Beth Porter
for October 11, 2012,
read October 11, 2012
&
Hebrews 4:12-16
Mark 10:17-22
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 8, 2012 to October 14, 2012
“Approaching God Boldly”
by Beth Porter
for October 10, 2012,
read October 10, 2012
&
Psalm 22:1-15
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 8, 2012 to October 14, 2012
“Approaching God Boldly”
by Beth Porter
for October 9, 2012,
read October 9, 2012
&
Job 23:1-7
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 8, 2012 to October 14, 2012
“Approaching God Boldly”
by Beth Porter
for October 8, 2012,
read October 8, 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 20,450+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
into communion with God (2)
Enter into the One, the Holy Spirit
into relationship with our Father, our God,
into communion with Christ, the Son -
together One, holy, divine
Trust in our Savior, our Creator
The living, eternal God
Wisdom, God’s holy Word
God will be beside us
when our journey seems long
Indwelling within us
Joining in our song.
-----
Edited October 12, 2012
“into communion with God”
October 11, 2012
“into communion with Christ
Hebrews 4:12-16
Mark 10:17-22
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http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 8, 2012 to October 14, 2012
“Approaching God Boldly”
by Beth Porter
for October 10, 2012,
read October 10, 2012
&
Psalm 22:1-15
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 8, 2012 to October 14, 2012
“Approaching God Boldly”
by Beth Porter
for October 9, 2012,
read October 9, 2012
&
Job 23:1-7
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 8, 2012 to October 14, 2012
“Approaching God Boldly”
by Beth Porter
for October 8, 2012,
read October 8, 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 20,460+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
yet I am not silenced by the darkness
in spite of my pain,
my sense that God is not with me
that he doesn’t answer my cries
that I find no peace
yet I am not silenced
by the darkness, this life
for I know deep within me
that God is by my side
=====
edited January
13, 2016
yet I am not
silenced by the darkness – v9
(editing
version 8)
edited October
30, 2015
yet I am no
silenced by the darkness – v8
(editing
original)
edited April
13, 2015
yet I am not
silenced by the darkness – v7
(editing
original again)
edited January
28, 2015
yet I am not
silenced by the darkness – v6
(editing
original again)
edited
November 22, 2014
yet I am not
silenced by the darkness – v5
(editing
original again)
edited October
24, 2014
yet I am not
silenced by the darkness – v4
(editing
original again)
edited October
11, 2014
yet I am not
silenced by the darkness – v3
edited October
5, 2014
yet I am not
silenced by the darkness – v2
October 12,
2012
yet I am not
silenced by the darkness
Job 23:8-9,
16-17
Upper Room
Disciplines for 2012
October 8,
2012 to October 14, 2012
“Approaching
God Boldly”
by Beth Porter
for October
11, 2012,
read October
11, 2012
&
Hebrews
4:12-16
Mark 10:17-22
Upper Room
Disciplines for 2012
October 8,
2012 to October 14, 2012
“Approaching
God Boldly”
by Beth Porter
for October
10, 2012,
read October
10, 2012
&
Psalm 22:1-15
Upper Room
Disciplines for 2012
October 8,
2012 to October 14, 2012
“Approaching
God Boldly”
by Beth Porter
for October 9,
2012,
read October
9, 2012
&
Job 23:1-7
Upper Room
Disciplines for 2012
October 8,
2012 to October 14, 2012
“Approaching
God Boldly”
by Beth Porter
for October 8,
2012,
read October
8, 2012
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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
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Poetry Where You Live.
to plead my case before him
how I long to see him
to find out his plan
to plead my case before him
the risen Son of Man
to stand beside my Savior
before my God and King
to come before him righteous
for my new life with him
====
October 12, 2012
Job 23:8-9, 16-17
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 8, 2012 to October 14, 2012
“Approaching God Boldly”
by Beth Porter
for October 11, 2012,
read October 11, 2012
&
Hebrews 4:12-16
Mark 10:17-22
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 8, 2012 to October 14, 2012
“Approaching God Boldly”
by Beth Porter
for October 10, 2012,
read October 10, 2012
&
Psalm 22:1-15
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 8, 2012 to October 14, 2012
“Approaching God Boldly”
by Beth Porter
for October 9, 2012,
read October 9, 2012
&
Job 23:1-7
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 8, 2012 to October 14, 2012
“Approaching God Boldly”
by Beth Porter
for October 8, 2012,
read October 8, 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 20,450+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
to find out his plan
to plead my case before him
the risen Son of Man
to stand beside my Savior
before my God and King
to come before him righteous
for my new life with him
====
October 12, 2012
Job 23:8-9, 16-17
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 8, 2012 to October 14, 2012
“Approaching God Boldly”
by Beth Porter
for October 11, 2012,
read October 11, 2012
&
Hebrews 4:12-16
Mark 10:17-22
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 8, 2012 to October 14, 2012
“Approaching God Boldly”
by Beth Porter
for October 10, 2012,
read October 10, 2012
&
Psalm 22:1-15
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 8, 2012 to October 14, 2012
“Approaching God Boldly”
by Beth Porter
for October 9, 2012,
read October 9, 2012
&
Job 23:1-7
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 8, 2012 to October 14, 2012
“Approaching God Boldly”
by Beth Porter
for October 8, 2012,
read October 8, 2012
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Holding back the good stuff
God will convict us
in the culling of the flock
if we are miserly
with things that are not ours
holding back the good stuff
to make a buck
donations of the bounty
the gifts of God’s love
we are to share richly
the harvest, the fruit
for those in need
we should give joyfully
from the depths of our hearts
====
October 12, 2012
preparing for “Grace Abounds Day”,
the day before our yard sale, where we are going to
give things away to those who have been identified
by the local welfare offices as being in need
&
opening prayer of Church Council
meditation on poem,
“For a New Beginning”,
http://www.panhala.net/Archive/For_a_New_Beginning.html
by John O'Donohue
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
October 9, 2012
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Bring out the good stuff
Bring out the harvest
the bounty, the donations
unpack the good stuff
put it on the tables
Share all we have
for none of it is ours
gifts for the kingdom
for the Kingdom of God
====
October 12, 2012
preparing for “Grace Abounds Day”,
the day before our yard sale, where we are going to
give things away to those who have been identified
by the local welfare offices as being in need
&
opening prayer of Church Council
meditation on poem,
“For a New Beginning”,
http://www.panhala.net/Archive/For_a_New_Beginning.html
by John O'Donohue
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
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Suncook, NH
October 9, 2012
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Grace Abounds (2)
Grace is all around us
Grace abounds
God’s loving hand upon us
O Grace abounds
God is here with us
Yes, Grace abounds
We are guided by God’s Spirit
Because Grace abounds
====
October 12, 2012
preparing for “Grace Abounds Day”,
the day before our yard sale, where we are going to
give things away to those who have been identified
by the local welfare offices as being in need
&
opening prayer of Church Council
meditation on poem,
“For a New Beginning”,
http://www.panhala.net/Archive/For_a_New_Beginning.html
by John O'Donohue
by Pastor Ruth Foss
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http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
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Suncook, NH
October 9, 2012
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Thursday, October 11, 2012
we are not puppets
living human beings
placed in the world
we are not puppets
controlled by strings
God does not direct us
we live by choice
the forces upon us
come from the world.
----
October 11, 2012
Job 23:8-9, 16-17
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Psalm 22:1-15
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&
Job 23:1-7
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present in the darkness
God is with me
present in the darkness
though I do not feel him
I find him nowhere
God is with me
present in the darkness
I only must believe
and trust in the darkness
----
October 11, 2012
Job 23:8-9, 16-17
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Mark 10:17-22
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Job 23:1-7
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wherever I look
wherever I look
I do not find him
where is God
I need his comfort
wherever I look
I do not find him
no answer to my cries
I am lost in the darkness
----
October 11, 2012
Job 23:8-9, 16-17
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Mark 10:17-22
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Job 23:1-7
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where is God
Does he hear me
where is God
I cry but
there is no answer
no presence of God
I feel alone;
but I know he is with me
come to me Jesus
I long to see you.
----
October 11, 2012
Job 23:8-9, 16-17
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Mark 10:17-22
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Psalm 22:1-15
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Job 23:1-7
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I do not find him
I seek my master
I cry out to God
yet he seems distant
I do not find him
In the night
I seek the Lord
his presence with me
in his word
I do not find him
my cries in the night
wanting my master
my place in the light
------
October 11, 2012
Job 23:8-9, 16-17
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&
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Mark 10:17-22
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&
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&
Job 23:1-7
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where is my judge
if only I could stand before him
to plead my case before God
for I know he is merciful
he will hear my cries
come to me my judge
come to me now
-----
October 11, 2012
Job 23:8-9, 16-17
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&
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Mark 10:17-22
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Job 23:1-7
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where is my accuser
where is my accuser
in the silence, the night
I yearn for God beside me
to keep me safe, secure
if I could plead my case
if I could hear his word directly
how much comfort would I feel
if my accuser was with me
====
October 11, 2012
Job 23:8-9, 16-17
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&
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Mark 10:17-22
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&
Psalm 22:1-15
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Job 23:1-7
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in the silence, the night
I yearn for God beside me
to keep me safe, secure
if I could plead my case
if I could hear his word directly
how much comfort would I feel
if my accuser was with me
====
October 11, 2012
Job 23:8-9, 16-17
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&
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Mark 10:17-22
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Job 23:1-7
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close to me even when you seem hidden
God, I love you, I know you are here
close to me even when you seem hidden
when I am lost and feel alone
you are here, right by my side
watching over me, especially in the night
in those “dark night of my soul” nights
here with me, now, writing these lines
May I ever remember you are here
even when I hear silence, your word not in my ears
may I ever remember, you are here.
=====
October 11, 2012
Job 23:8-9, 16-17
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Mark 10:17-22
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Job 23:1-7
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into communion with Christ
enter into the Spirit
into relationship with God
into communion with Christ
Jesus, God’s holy word
trust in our Savior
the living, eternal God
he will be beside us
when our journey seems long
-----
October 11, 2012
Hebrews 4:12-16
Mark 10:17-22
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Job 23:1-7
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Be real with God in our prayers - 2
Be authentic, truthful
be read with God in our prayers
sharing our true selves, fully
our doubts and our fears
Ever patient, hopeful
calling for you to answer
be real with God in our prayers
to hear his call for us
-----
October 11, 2012
Psalm 22:1-15
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you quickened my life
Even in my disquiet
my fear, my trembling
my cries in the night
our to you, Oh God
yet I will wait
I know you will answer
you quickened my life
it was you Lord who
brought me out of the womb
========
October 11, 2012
Psalm 22:9
Psalm 22:1-15
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where is your answer
I have no comfort
no peace in my spirit
for I do not hear you
when I cry in the night
Where is your answer
my God, my Protector
I need your presence
I need you in my life
----
October 11, 2012
Psalm 22:2
Psalm 22:1-15
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Do you hear my cries
In the darkness
I cry out to you
but I hear no answer
no word of truth
Am I forsaken
do you hear my cries
come to me Savior
I need your power tonight.
------
October 11, 2012
Psalm 22:1
Psalm 22:1-15
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Living Water, the Stain of His Blood – v6
Our altar this morning draped, washed
with the royal stain of His blood, crimson
brightened by living water,
vivid shimmering color, textured, flowing
over your living altar
a foretaste, a mere hint of the grandeur
the hem, the robe of the Lord,
filling Your temple with grace,
filling all of us with love
====
edited
March 23, 2015
Living
Water, the Stain of His Blood – v8
(editing
version 4)
Revised August 13, 2013
Living Water, the Stain of
His Blood – v7
(editing version 2)
Edited October 11, 2012
“Living Water, the Stain
of His Blood – v6”
(editing version 2)
Edited
September 20, 2012
“Living
Water, the Stain of His Blood – v5”
(editing
version 3)
Edited
September 20, 2012
“Living
Water, the Stain of His Blood – v4”
(editing
version 2)
&
edited June 6, 2012
Isaiah 6:1-8
Isaiah 6:1-8
“Living
Water, the Stain of His Blood – v3”
(editing
version 1 again)
&
revised
September 30, 2011
“Living
Water, the Stain of His Blood – v2”
&
October
19, 2008
“Living
Water, the Stain of His Blood”
Pastor
Ruth Foss
sermon
blog
meditation
blog
“God’s
Whisper” blog
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
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Wednesday, October 10, 2012
despised by others
I am the chaff
the dead wood
the briars
the filth to be gathered
that which is to burn
despised by others
less than human
I am lost in sin
adrift in the world
------
October 10, 2012
Psalm 22:6
“But I am a worm, and no man;
a reproach of men, and despised of the people.”
Psalm 22:1-15
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Poetry Where You Live.
I am a worm
in some circles,
in some worlds
in the hearts of some
I am a worm
the worst that there is
nothing to redeem me
lost to the ages
for eternity
-----
October 109, 2012
Psalm 22:6
“But I am a worm, and no man;
a reproach of men, and despised of the people.”
Psalm 22:1-15
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Job 23:1-7
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I am poured out like water
I am made empty
poured out like water
a shell of my former self
emptied to be poured
to be filled with God’s blessing
to share with the world
emptied to be filled
by God’s living Word.
====
October 10, 2012
Psalm 22:14
“I am poured out like water, and
all my bones are out of joint: my heart is like wax;
it is melted in the midst of my bowels.”
Psalm 22:1-15
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 8, 2012 to October 14, 2012
“Approaching God Boldly”
by Beth Porter
for October 8, 2012,
read October 8, 2012
&
Job 23:1-7
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 8, 2012 to October 14, 2012
“Approaching God Boldly”
by Beth Porter
for October 8, 2012,
read October 8, 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 20,420+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
A Chaotic Garden
Our lives, a wondrous garden
chaotic, special, unique to each one
a chaotic garden, alive
burning within
in bright, garish colors
or monochrome, razor thin
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Edited October 10, 2012
“A Chaotic Garden”
Edited October 8, 2012
“The Chaos of My Garden – v3
edited July 19, 2012
“The Chaos of My Garden – v2”
edited July 17, 2012
“The Chaos of My Garden”
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/07/chaos-of-my-garden.html
June 27, 2010
“The Chaos of His Garden”
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2010/06/chaos-of-his-garden.html
The Shack, by William P. Young
http://www.theshackbook.com/
Chapter 9, “A Long Time Ago, in a Garden Far, Far Away”
================
April 12, 2017
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
Acknowledgements
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
After Words
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
Chapter 18
“Outbound
Ripples”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
Chapter 17
“Choices of
the Heart”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
Chapter 16
“A Morning of
Sorrows”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
edited May 23, 2015
All she ever wanted – v3
(editing version 2)
edited February 22, 2015
All she ever wanted – v2
edited/expanded February 16, 2015
All she ever wanted
edited February 22, 2015
A Hug from Her Father – v2
February 16,
2015
A Hug from Her
Father
Chapter 15
“A Festival of
Friends”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 31, 2017
they
themselves were lights
page 213
Chapter 15
“A Festival of
Friends”
&
February 15,
2015
Chapter 15
“A Festival of
Friends”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 31, 2017
flat grays and
blacks
page 198
Chapter 14
“Verbs and Other Freedoms”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
Chapter 14
“Verbs and Other Freedoms”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 31, 2017
our choices
molded
page 191
Chapter 13
“A Meeting of Hearts”
&
November 24, 2009
Holding onto our Brokenness
Chapter 13
“A Meeting of Hearts”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
November 24, 2009
Fully Reconciled
Chapter 13
“A Meeting of Hearts”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
June 18, 2011
The Church in
the Center
Chapter 13
“A Meeting of
Hearts”
June 18, 2011
“3-D LIVING”
words on
church sign
June 15, 2011
Suncook United
Methodist Church
&
Matthew
28:16-20
The Great
Commission
2 Corinthians
13:11-13
Final Greeting
Worship Theme:
‘God is “multi-dimensional”’
and sermon:
“Living 3-D”
by Pastor Ruth
Foss
sermon blog
meditation
blog
&
June 19, 2011
Chapter
13
“A
Meeting of Hearts”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
May 31, 2014
He will come
May 31, 2014
Call upon God
May 31, 2014
not the words
May 31, 2014
pray the silence
May 31, 2014
seven minutes of silence
May 31, 2014
Being right with God
May 31, 2014
How to pray – 2
May 31, 2014
Choose Daily
May 31, 2014
How much is for our Good
May 31, 2014
How must is God’s path
May 31, 2014
How much is my path
May 31, 2014
a different path – 2
May 31, 2014
a different choice
May 31, 2014
prepare the soil – 2
edited May 31,
2014
to embrace the
seed – v2
November 26,
2012
to embrace the
seed
page 178
Chapter 12
“In the Belly
of the Beast”
&
November 24,
2009
Embedded in
the Dust
page 178
Chapter 12
“In the Belly
of the Beast”
&
November 24, 2009
Embraced by the Saints
page 178
Chapter 12
“In the Belly of the Beasts”
&
November 24, 2009
Love without Condition
Chapter 12
“In the Belly of the Beast”
&
November 24, 2009
In the People
Chapter 12
“In the Belly of the Beast”
&
Chapter 12
“In the Belly
of the Beast”
&
March 14, 2017
choosing to
sacrifice
page 165
Chapter 11
“Here Come da
Judge”
&
edited March
13, 2017
To Love – v3
page 165
Chapter 11
“Here Come da
Judge”
&
November 18,
2009
To Love
page 165
Chapter 11
“Here Come da
Judge”
&
April 8, 2011
Through the
Heart of God
Chapter 11
“Here Come da Judge”
&
September 3,
2010
Because He Is
God
Chapter 11
“Here Come da Judge”
&
September 3,
2010
Because He
Walked as a Man – 2
Chapter 11
“Here Come da Judge”
&
September
3, 2010
Knowing
Chapter 11
“Here Come da Judge”
&
November 18, 2009
With his eyes seeing
Chapter 11
“Here Come da Judge”
&
November
18, 2009
Tears
for His Children
Chapter
11
“Here
Come da Judge”
&
Chapter 11
“Here Come da Judge”
&
Chapter 10
“Wade in the
Water”
&
edited March 4, 2017
A Chaotic Garden – v3
Chapter 9
“A Long Time Ago, in a Garden Far, Far Away”
&
edited March 4, 2017
The Colors of Our Gardens – v2
Chapter 9
“A Long Time Ago, in a Garden Far, Far Away”
&
June 28, 2010
The Colors of Our Gardens
Chapter 9
“A Long Time Ago, in a Garden Far, Far Away”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
edited March 11, 2017
The Beautiful Chaos – v2
Chapter 9
“A Long Time Ago, in a Garden Far, Far Away”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
Edited May 2, 2013
“The Chaos of My Garden – v4
Edited December 14, 2013
“A Chaotic Garden – v2”
Edited October 10, 2012
“A Chaotic Garden”
Edited October 10, 2012
“My Chaotic Garden”
Edited October 10, 2012
“An unweeded garden”
Edited October 10, 2012
“An unpruned garden”
Edited October 8, 2012
“The Chaos of My Garden – v3
edited July 19, 2012
“The Chaos of My Garden – v2”
edited July 17, 2012
“The Chaos of My Garden”
Chapter 9
“A Long Time Ago, in a Garden Far, Far Away
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
June 27, 2010
“The Chaos of His Garden”
Chapter 9
“A Long Time Ago, in a Garden Far, Far Away
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
June 28, 2010
The Beautiful Chaos
Chapter 9
“A Long Time Ago, in a Garden Far, Far Away”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
Chapter 8
“A Breakfast of Champions”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
Chapter 7
“God on the
Dock”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 3, 2011
Encased in Our Clay
&
edited March
11, 2017
To Be Humbled
– v2
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
November 12,
2009
To Be Humbled
Luke 22:42
and
book, “Walking
with Christ Everyday:
365 daily
devotions for men”,
Day 309, “Thy
Will Be Done”
read 11/9/09
&
John 1:1-14
&
Philippians
2:8
&
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
edited March 11, 2017
Wearing the Crown – v2
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
November 10, 2009
Wearing the Crown
Luke 22:42
and
book, “Walking with Christ Everyday:
365 daily devotions for men”,
Day 309, “Thy Will Be Done”
read 11/9/09
&
John 1:1-14
&
Philippians 2:8
&
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
November 10, 2009
Binding His Wings
Luke 22:42
and
book, “Walking with Christ Everyday:
365 daily devotions for men”,
Day 309, “Thy Will Be Done”
read 11/9/09
&
John 1:1-14
&
Philippians 2:8
&
page 101-102
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
&
November 10, 2009
Limiting Himself
Luke 22:42
and
book, “Walking with Christ Everyday:
365 daily devotions for men”,
Day 309, “Thy Will Be Done”
read 11/9/09
&
John 1:1-14
Philippians 2:8
&
page 101-102
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 1, 2011
To teach us
love
page 101-102
“A piece of π”
&
March 1, 2011
Beyond My Comprehension
page 101-102
“A piece of π”
&
November 10,
2009
Choosing to
Become Human
page 101-102
“A piece of π”
&
edited April
10, 2017
I’m not who
you think I am” – v3
(editing
original)
page 98
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
&
April 9, 2017
I feel totally
lost
page 98
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
&
edited April
9, 2017
“I’m not who
you think I am” – v2
page 98
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
&
April 9, 2017
“I’m not who
you think I am”
page 98
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
&
April 9, 2017
Christ trusted
God
page 98
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
&
April 9, 2017
We lose sight
of God
page 98
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
&
April 8, 2017
I never left
you – v2
page 98
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
April 8, 2017
when our pain
consumes us
page 98
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
edited April
8, 2017
words to hurt
God – v2
page 98
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
April 8, 2017
spitting an
accusation
page 98
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
April 8, 2017
words to hurt
God
page 98
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
April 8, 2017
no one is
alone
page 98
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
April 6, 2017
I never left
you
page 98
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
edited/ new
name March 20, 2017
I never left
Him alone
page 98
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 20, 2017
the cross cost
God dearly
page 98
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 20, 2017
Christ’s
choice cost God dearly
page 98
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 20, 2017
his choice
cost us dearly
page 98
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 20, 2017
God did not
forsake Christ
page 98
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 19, 2017
I never left
Him
page 98
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 19, 2017
we were there
together
page 98
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 19, 2017
we were there
together
page 98
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 19, 2017
a stain on the
heart
page 98
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 19, 2017
love is
sacrifice
page 98
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 19, 2017
love always
leaves a mark
page 98
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 15, 2017
Does the
Father Bear Scars
page 97
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
edited March
15, 2017
God knows- v2
page 97
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 14, 2017
God knows
page 97
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
edited March
14, 2017
freedom is a
process – v2
page 97
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 14, 2017
freedom is a
process
page 97
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 14, 2017
scars on the
Creator
page 97
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 14, 2017
scars on God’s
wrists
page 97
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
edited March
13, 2017
the nature of
freedom – 2 – v2
page 97
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
edited March
13, 2017
the chains of
our free will – v2
page 97
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 17, 2017
the nature of
freedom - 2
page 97
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 13, 2017
freedom too is
a choice
page 97
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
edited March
13, 2017
freedom can
never be forced – v2
page 97
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 13, 2017
freedom can
never be forced
page 97
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 13, 2017
Only I can set
you free
page 97
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 12, 2017
everything is
about him
page 97
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 11, 2017
the chains of
our free will
page 97
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 11, 2017
what is
freedom really
page 97
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
edited July
23, 2015
walking the
path God already knows – v6
(editing
original)
edited April
13, 2015
walking the
path God already knows – v5
(editing
original again)
Edited
December 23, 2013
-
walking
the path God already knows – v4
(editing
original version)
Edited
December 7, 2013
-
walking
the path God already knows – v3
this poem and
all of the following poems are from The
Shack
and are about
trying to understand or comprehend
the ideas of
free will, predestination,
and
omniscience, an all-knowing God.
&
Edited
December 7, 2013
-
walking
the path God already knows – v2
&
December 6,
2013
-
the
extent of freedom
-
unsure
before God
December 3,
2013
-
already
saved already damned
-
walking
the path God already knows
-
charting
the course God knows
November 28,
2013
-
the
choice is mine
November 23,
2013
-
free
to stay away
-
a
choice in the matter
-
God
knew I would come
January 2,
2014
pages 96 and
97
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
edited March
11, 2017
The Nature of
Freedom – v2
page 96
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 11, 2017
going deeper
page 96
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 11, 2017
The nature of
Freedom
page 96
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 11, 2017
we are not
prisoners
page 96
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 11, 2017
living in the
eternal
page 96
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 11, 2017
revealed as a
Father - 2
page 96
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
December 6,
2013
page 96
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 4, 2017
You’re free to
walk out
page 94
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
November 16,
2013
page 94
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
April 18, 2013
A Mother-Papa
God
Page 93
Chapter 6,
“A Piece of π”
The Shack, by
William P. Young
&
March 4, 2017
valuing our
offerings
page 92
Chapter 6
“A piece of π”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
April 18, 2013
Chapter 6. A
Piece of π
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
October 15, 2012
Not guilty of sin
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/10/not-guilty-of-sin.html
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/10/not-guilty-of-sin.html
Chapter 6
A Piece of π
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
&
April 18, 2013
page 89,
Chapter 5,
“Guess Who’s
Coming To Dinner”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
edited March
4, 2017
He somehow
believed them – v2
page 89
Chapter 5,
last clause of last sentence
“Guess Who’s
Coming To Dinner”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 4, 2017
He somehow
believed them
page 89
Chapter 5,
last clause of last sentence
“Guess Who’s
Coming To Dinner”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 8, 2017
which one of
you is God
page 88
Chapter 5
“Guess Who’s
Coming to Dinner”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 8, 2017
trying to
focus
page 86
Chapter 5
“Guess Who’s
Coming to Dinner”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 8, 2017
dancing light
- 2
page 86
Chapter 5
“Guess Who’s
Coming to Dinner”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
March 8, 2017
an image of
the Spirit
page 86
Chapter 5
“Guess Who’s
Coming to Dinner”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
February 1,
2013
page 81,
Chapter 5,
“Guess Who’s
Coming To Dinner”
&
March 8, 2017
you’re nowhere
to be found
page 80
Chapter 5
“Guess Who’s
Coming to Dinner”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
February 1,
2013
a note from
God – 2
page 69
Chapter 5,
“Guess Who’s
Coming To Dinner”
The Shack, by
William P. Young
&
April 18, 2013
page 67,
Chapter 4
“The Great
Sadness”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
October 20, 2012
overt communication
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/10/overt-communication.html
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/10/overt-communication.html
page 67
Chapter 4
“The Great Sadness”
The Shack, by William P. Young
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
Edited October 20, 2012
“The echo of regret
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/10/the-echo-of-regret.html
“The echo of regret
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/10/the-echo-of-regret.html
page 67
Chapter 4
“The Great Sadness”
The Shack, by William P. Young
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
Edited October 20, 2012
October 19, 2012
If only If only If only – v2
October 19, 2012
If only If only If only – v2
page 67
Chapter 4
“The Great Sadness”
The Shack, by William P. Young
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
Edited October 20, 2012
A Feedback Loop – v2
Page 67
October 19, 2012
Chapter 4
October 19, 2012
Chapter 4
“The Great Sadness”
The Shack, by William P. Young
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
Edited October 20, 2012
If only, If only – v2
Chapter 4
“The Great Sadness”
The Shack, by William P. Young
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
October 19, 2012
If only, If only
If only, If only
page 67
Chapter 4
“The Great Sadness”
The Shack, by William P. Young
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
October 19, 2012
“The echo of regrets”
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/10/the-echo-of-regrets.html
“The echo of regrets”
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/10/the-echo-of-regrets.html
page 67
Chapter 4
“The Great Sadness”
page 67
The Shack, by William P. Young
page 67
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
October 19, 2012
If only If only If only
Chapter 4
“The Great Sadness”
The Shack, by William P. Young
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
October 19, 2012
A Feedback Loop
page 67
Chapter 4
Chapter 4
“The Great Sadness”
The Shack, by William P. Young
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
October 18, 2012
threads of peace
threads of peace
page 56
Chapter 4
“The Great Sadness”
The Shack, by William P. Young
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
Chapter 3
“The Tipping Point”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
October 18, 2012
The Great Spirit
Chapter 2
“The Gathering Dark”
The Shack, by William P. Young
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
April 18, 2013
page 33
Chapter 2,
“The Gathering Dark”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
April 18, 2013
page 32,
Chapter 2,
“The Gathering
Dark”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
October 18, 2012
No vivid colors
Chapter 2
“The Gathering Dark”
The Shack, by William P. Young
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
October 18, 2012
a murky despondency
page 27
Chapter 2
Chapter 2
“The Gathering Dark”
The Shack, by William P. Young
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
October 18, 2012
weighed down
page 27
Chapter 2
Chapter 2
“The Gathering Dark”
The Shack, by William P. Young
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
October 16, 2012 and October 18, 2012
a garment of heaviness
page 27
Chapter 2
Chapter 2
“The Gathering Dark”
The Shack, by William P. Young
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
edited March 7, 2017
A note from God – v3
page 18
Chapter 1
“A Confluence of Paths”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
edited March 4, 2017
A note from God – v2
page 18
Chapter 1
“A Confluence of Paths”
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
October 16,
2012 and October 18, 2012
A note from
God
page 18
Chapter 1
“A Confluence
of Paths”
The Shack, by
William P. Young
&
October 16, 2012
A tumbling
river of gemstones
page 12
Foreword
The Shack, by William P. Young
&
October 16, 2012 and October 18, 2012
the fragrance of Christ
Praise for The Shack
quote by Arthur Burk,
Sapphire Leadership Group, Inc.
&
&
Edited October 18, 2012
Love is a wooing
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/10/love-is-wooing.html
morphing poem, “Love is a dance” to “Love is a wooing”
&
morphing poem, “Love is a dance” to “Love is a wooing”
&
Edited October 18, 2012
new poem, “Love is a dance”
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/10/love-is-dance.html
new poem, “Love is a dance”
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/10/love-is-dance.html
Praise for The Shack
quote by Mike Morrell,
&
edited March
4, 2017
a dance with
the divine – v2
Praise for The
Shack
quote by Mike
Morrell,
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April 18, 2013
a dance with
the divine
Praise for The Shack
quote by Mike Morrell,
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Edited October 18, 2012
“Love is a gift – v2”
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/10/love-is-gift-v2.html
“Love is a gift – v2”
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/10/love-is-gift-v2.html
&
October 16, 2012
“Love is a gift”
“Love is a gift”
&
October 16, 2012
Grace is given – 2 – v3
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October 16, 2012
Grace is given – 2 – v2
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October 16, 2012
Grace is given – 2
&
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October 8, 2012
In the crucible of that room
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March
3, 2011
To
teach us love
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September
22, 2010
By
Love’s Command
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July 26, 2010
Cup (2)
&
November
10, 2009
Cup
&
June
24, 2010
Shards
of Glass
&
June
23, 2010
Facets
of the Infinite
&
June
23, 2010
Not
One or the Other
&
June
23, 2010
God
May be a Woman – v2
&
June
22, 2010
God
May be a Woman
&
June 22, 2010
Dancing with
the Trinity
&
June 19, 2010
In Shards of
Epiphany
&
June 19, 2010
Hearing Your
Song
&
June 19, 2010
With my Spirit
&
June 19, 2010
In Movement,
in Dancing
&
June 19, 2010
In Melodies
&
June 17, 2010
The Three of
Them Dancing
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June 17, 2010
We Shall Know
Him
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June 17, 2010
Living Wisdom
&
June 17, 2010
When She Is
Singing
&
June 17, 2010
Knowing God
&
June 17, 2010
To know the
Trinity
&
June 11, 2010
When We Sorrow
&
June 10, 2010
Healing Our
Brokenness
&
June 10, 2010
In the Midst
of Our Sadness
&
June 10, 2010
In the Depths
of Our Sorrows
&
June 10, 2010
The Way of the
Cross
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June 10, 2010
Following the Trinity’s Call
&
November 24, 2009
In Our Hearts
&
March 12, 2017
Letting Go of
Our Anger, Giving Forgiveness – v2
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November 24,
2009
Letting Go of
Our Anger, Giving Forgiveness
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November 24,
2009
Dancing
&
August 5, 2015
In the Three –
v2
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November 24, 2009
In the Three
&
November 23,
2009
Not the
Religion
&
November 22,
2009
A Disciple of
Christ
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November 22, 2009
In Relationship
The Shack, by William P. Young
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