Saturday, March 22, 2014

the syrup of temptation

the syrup of temptation
the wooing of the Devil
the whisper of the snake
the hiss of the Tempter
in her eager ear

setting her up for death
succumbing to temptation
a voice of Satan calling
whispering to us
seeking to destroy
to lead us astray
to separate us from God


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edited/new March 22, 2014
the syrup of temptation
March 20, 2014
the whisper in her ear – v2
March 19, 2014
the whisper in her ear
Genesis 3:1
“Identifying the Source”
devotion by Jep Robertson
for March 18, 2014
read March 18, 2014
Duck Commander Daily Devotional
compiled by Alan Robertson

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 28,520+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

drawing with his finger

drawing with his finger
God painting with wind
on a tapestry of sky
rich colors flowing
sketching out his vision
in gifts of God’s love
shared across the heavens

not painting with tempura
with acrylic, with oils
the canvas more expansive
but not kept forever
the dome, the heavens
to understand God
his mystery, dominions

painting with particles
with light and motion
a tableau of wonder
drawing with his finger
sketching with his vision
in shimmering brilliance
upon the day, the night sky


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edited/new March 22, 2014
drawing with his finger
edited March 21, 2014
painting with the wind – v3
edited March 21, 2014
painting with wind – v2
September 16, 2012
painting with wind
James 3:5-12
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
September 3, 2012 to September 9, 2012
“Teachings and Teachers”
by Cynthia Hizer
for September 15, 2012,
read September 16, 2012
&
James 3:3-4
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
September 3, 2012 to September 9, 2012
“Teachings and Teachers”
by Cynthia Hizer
for September 14, 2012,
read September 16, 2012
&
James 3:1-2
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
September 3, 2012 to September 9, 2012
“Teachings and Teachers”
by Cynthia Hizer
for September 13, 2012,
read September 13, 2012
&
Psalm 19
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
September 3, 2012 to September 9, 2012
“Teachings and Teachers”
by Cynthia Hizer
for September 12, 2012,
read September 12, 2012
&
Proverbs 1:20-33 (The Message)
Lady Wisdom
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
September 3, 2012 to September 9, 2012
“Teachings and Teachers”
by Cynthia Hizer
for September 11, 2012,
read September 12, 2012
&
Proverbs 1:20-33 (NIV)
Warning Against Rejecting Wisdom
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
September 3, 2012 to September 9, 2012
“Teachings and Teachers”
by Cynthia Hizer
for September 10, 2012,
read September 12, 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, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 28,520+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

peace in the striving

peace in the striving
the living water
the goal, the reward
the room in the mansion
peace in the striving
the kingdom future
life better here and now
calm in the storms
peace in the striving
the future descending
heaven on earth
in the here and now
peace in the striving
the kingdom journey
focused on Christ
in the way of our Lord.


March 22, 2014
peace in the striving
March 22, 2014
an oasis of light
Matthew 5:1-2a (NRSV)
Matthew 5:1-12
The Beatitudes
Matthew 5-7
The Sermon on the Mount
Matthew 7:24-29 (NRSV)
&
from reading
“Chapter 3. Proclaiming the Kingdom: The Mountains”
&
“Chapter 2. The Healing Ministry: Capernaum”
Mark 1:21-28
Luke 4:18-21
Mark 2:1-12
Spirit Study
The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus
by Reverend Adam Hamilton
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
March 19, 2014
&
edited March 19, 2014
“so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus – v5”
edited February 20, 2013
“so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus – v4”
edited February 20, 2013
“so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus – v3”
edited February 20, 2013
“so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus – v2”
February 20, 2013
“so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus”
companion video for
third book in a series of books -
“The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus”
by Reverend Adam Hamilton
&        
“Final Words from the Cross”
&
24 Hours That Changed the World
&           
Spirit study led by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
“The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus”
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH               
February 17, 2013
Lent

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 28,520+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

an oasis of light

a pearl in the oyster
water in the desert
an oasis of light
how to see the kingdom
part of heaven
here on the earth
a future unfolding
when love fills the vacuum
giving us life
new birth in the kingdom
heaven on earth.


March 22, 2014
an oasis of light
Matthew 5:1-2a (NRSV)
Matthew 5:1-12
The Beatitudes
Matthew 5-7
The Sermon on the Mount
Matthew 7:24-29 (NRSV)
&
from reading
“Chapter 3. Proclaiming the Kingdom: The Mountains”
&
“Chapter 2. The Healing Ministry: Capernaum”
Mark 1:21-28
Luke 4:18-21
Mark 2:1-12
Spirit Study
The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus
by Reverend Adam Hamilton
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
March 19, 2014
&
edited March 19, 2014
“so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus – v5”
edited February 20, 2013
“so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus – v4”
edited February 20, 2013
“so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus – v3”
edited February 20, 2013
“so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus – v2”
February 20, 2013
“so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus”
companion video for
third book in a series of books -
“The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus”
by Reverend Adam Hamilton
&        
“Final Words from the Cross”
&
24 Hours That Changed the World
&           
Spirit study led by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
“The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus”
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH               
February 17, 2013
Lent

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 28,520+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

yet to be

the kingdom
a future yet to be
perfect, eternal
life and liberty
the kingdom
perfection to come
eternity with our Savior
the Risen Son of God
perfect, a vision
the old cast away
the new descending
heaven on earth.


March 22, 2014
Matthew 5:1-2a (NRSV)
Matthew 5:1-12
The Beatitudes
Matthew 5-7
The Sermon on the Mount
Matthew 7:24-29 (NRSV)
&
from reading
“Chapter 3. Proclaiming the Kingdom: The Mountains”
&
“Chapter 2. The Healing Ministry: Capernaum”
Mark 1:21-28
Luke 4:18-21
Mark 2:1-12
Spirit Study
The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus
by Reverend Adam Hamilton
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
March 19, 2014
&
edited March 19, 2014
“so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus – v5”
edited February 20, 2013
“so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus – v4”
edited February 20, 2013
“so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus – v3”
edited February 20, 2013
“so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus – v2”
February 20, 2013
“so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus”
companion video for
third book in a series of books -
“The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus”
by Reverend Adam Hamilton
&        
“Final Words from the Cross”
&
24 Hours That Changed the World
&           
Spirit study led by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
“The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus”
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH               
February 17, 2013
Lent

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 28,520+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

In perfect vision

in following his teachings
in heeding his words
our eyes focused
upon the Lord
in perfect vision
onward, onward
this journey of life
how life would be
within the kingdom
seeing clearly
God’s perfect plan.


March 22, 2014
In perfect vision
Matthew 5:1-2a (NRSV)
Matthew 5:1-12
The Beatitudes
Matthew 5-7
The Sermon on the Mount
Matthew 7:24-29 (NRSV)
&
from reading
“Chapter 3. Proclaiming the Kingdom: The Mountains”
&
“Chapter 2. The Healing Ministry: Capernaum”
Mark 1:21-28
Luke 4:18-21
Mark 2:1-12
Spirit Study
The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus
by Reverend Adam Hamilton
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
March 19, 2014
&
edited March 19, 2014
“so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus – v5”
edited February 20, 2013
“so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus – v4”
edited February 20, 2013
“so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus – v3”
edited February 20, 2013
“so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus – v2”
February 20, 2013
“so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus”
companion video for
third book in a series of books -
“The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus”
by Reverend Adam Hamilton
&        
“Final Words from the Cross”
&
24 Hours That Changed the World
&           
Spirit study led by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
“The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus”
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH               
February 17, 2013
Lent

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 28,520+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

strive for the kingdom

strive for the kingdom
Christ’s perfect vision
sharing the image
of God’s plan
strive for the kingdom
Christ’s perfect vision
all our hope
in the Lord.
strive for the kingdom
the perfect future
one day in the arms
of the Lord.


March 22, 2014
Matthew 5:1-2a (NRSV)
Matthew 5:1-12
The Beatitudes
Matthew 5-7
The Sermon on the Mount
Matthew 7:24-29 (NRSV)
&
from reading
“Chapter 3. Proclaiming the Kingdom: The Mountains”
&
“Chapter 2. The Healing Ministry: Capernaum”
Mark 1:21-28
Luke 4:18-21
Mark 2:1-12
Spirit Study
The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus
by Reverend Adam Hamilton
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
March 19, 2014
&
edited March 19, 2014
“so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus – v5”
edited February 20, 2013
“so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus – v4”
edited February 20, 2013
“so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus – v3”
edited February 20, 2013
“so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus – v2”
February 20, 2013
“so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus”
companion video for
third book in a series of books -
“The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus”
by Reverend Adam Hamilton
&        
“Final Words from the Cross”
&
24 Hours That Changed the World
&           
Spirit study led by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
“The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus”
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH               
February 17, 2013
Lent

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 28,520+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

growing outward

within each person
the seed growing, upward
growing closer to God
together, seeds
growing outward
changing lives
centered on God
changed forever
ripples spreading
the light shining
outward, outward
together a fire
raging, growing
spreading outward
to transform the earth


March 22, 2014
Matthew 5:1-2a (NRSV)
Matthew 5:1-12
The Beatitudes
Matthew 5-7
The Sermon on the Mount
Matthew 7:24-29 (NRSV)
&
from reading
“Chapter 3. Proclaiming the Kingdom: The Mountains”
&
“Chapter 2. The Healing Ministry: Capernaum”
Mark 1:21-28
Luke 4:18-21
Mark 2:1-12
Spirit Study
The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus
by Reverend Adam Hamilton
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
March 19, 2014
&
edited March 19, 2014
“so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus – v5”
edited February 20, 2013
“so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus – v4”
edited February 20, 2013
“so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus – v3”
edited February 20, 2013
“so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus – v2”
February 20, 2013
“so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus”
companion video for
third book in a series of books -
“The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus”
by Reverend Adam Hamilton
&        
“Final Words from the Cross”
&
24 Hours That Changed the World
&           
Spirit study led by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
“The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus”
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH               
February 17, 2013
Lent

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 28,520+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.