Poetry Where You Live

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stetson-Memorial-United-Methodist-Church/174161846023512

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”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/03/so-that-we-may-walk-in-footsteps-of.html

edited February 20, 2013

“so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus – v4”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/02/so-that-we-may-walk-in-footsteps-of_5616.html

edited February 20, 2013

“so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus – v3”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/02/so-that-we-may-walk-in-footsteps-of_4199.html

edited February 20, 2013

“so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus – v2”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/02/so-that-we-may-walk-in-footsteps-of_20.html

February 20, 2013

“so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/02/so-that-we-may-walk-in-footsteps-of.html

companion video for

third book in a series of books -

“The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus”

http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=1104578

by Reverend Adam Hamilton

http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/bookstore.aspx?contributorid=3827

http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=9781426746802

“Final Words from the Cross”

“24 Hours That Changed the World”

http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=833652

Spirit study led by Pastor Ruth Foss

sermon blog

meditation blog

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/04/a-whisper-of-devil-v3.html

“God’s Whisper” blog

“The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus”

Suncook United Methodist Church

Suncook, NH

February 17, 2013

Lent

a whisper of the devil – v4

not just a gust of wind

the breath over the water

a whisper of the devil

a sound of this world

breaking his concentration

entering into his consciousness

beginning to sink

a whisper of the devil

causing him to question

doubting his own senses

the truth before him

that he was walking on water

listening to the whisper

causing him to sink.

edited April 5, 2014

a whisper of the devil – v4

(editing original version again)

edited April 2, 2014

a whisper of the devil – v3

edited April 1, 2014

a whisper of the devil – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/04/a-whisper-of-devil-v2.html

March 31, 2014

a whisper of the devil

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/03/a-whisper-of-devil.html

Matthew 14:22-33

“Jesus Walks on Water”

Mark 4:35-41 (NRSV)

“Jesus calmed the storm”

“Jesus Calms the Wind and the Waves”

http://www.jesusboat.com/Story-of-the-Jesus-Boat

Matthew 8

Luke 8

Luke 5:1-11

“Jesus Calls Fishermen to Be His Disciples”

“Chapter 4. Calming the Storm: The Sea of Galilee”

The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus

http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=1104578

by Reverend Adam Hamilton

http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/bookstore.aspx?contributorid=3827

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stetson-Memorial-United-Methodist-Church/174161846023512

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

Patten, ME

edited March 19, 2014

“so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus – v5”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/03/so-that-we-may-walk-in-footsteps-of.html

edited February 20, 2013

“so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus – v4”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/02/so-that-we-may-walk-in-footsteps-of_5616.html

edited February 20, 2013

“so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus – v3”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/02/so-that-we-may-walk-in-footsteps-of_4199.html

edited February 20, 2013

“so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus – v2”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/02/so-that-we-may-walk-in-footsteps-of_20.html

February 20, 2013

“so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/02/so-that-we-may-walk-in-footsteps-of.html

companion video for

third book in a series of books -

“The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus”

http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=1104578

by Reverend Adam Hamilton

http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/bookstore.aspx?contributorid=3827

http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=9781426746802

“Final Words from the Cross”

“24 Hours That Changed the World”

http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=833652

Spirit study led by Pastor Ruth Foss

sermon blog

meditation blog

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/03/solomons-prayer.html

“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 28,830+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Solomon’s Prayer – v2

Solomon’s prayer

for wisdom

not for power

to be a just ruler

of God’s people

not for wealth

for himself

for greater power

praying for wisdom

a discerning heart

to guide His people

to rule in love

------

edited April 5, 2014

Solomon’s Prayer – v2

March 19, 2014

Solomon’s Prayer

1 Kings 3:9

Solomon’s prayer

“The Search for Wisdom”

devotion by Jon Gimber

https://www.facebook.com/gimberlsu

https://twitter.com/gimber_jon

for March 19, 2014

read March 19, 2014

Duck Commander Daily Devotional

http://www.amazon.com/Duck-Commander-Devotional-Alan-Robertson/dp/1476748683

compiled by Alan Robertson

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alan-Robertson-duck-dynasty/601622119889439

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alan-Robertson/665992033453188

http://duckcommander.com/meet-the-family/al-robertson

https://twitter.com/BeardlessBro

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 28,830+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

fair

God’s punishment merciful

His findings just

God’s judgment fair

with unending grace

God’s judgment righteous

in all things fair

more than we deserve

motivated by correction

to lead us in love

back to relationship

lost since the Fall

wanting only to be with us

to walk with us again

God’s judgment righteous

His punishment fair

edited/new April 5, 2014

fair

April 5, 2014

just

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/04/just.html

Fifth Sunday in Lent

Sermon 13 of “What’s In A Name…”

Sermon Series on “The Sacred Names of God”

Psalm 94:2-15 (Living Bible)(TLB)

Ezekiel 37:1-14

“Praying the Names of God: A Daily Guide”

By, Ann Spangler

Names of God and Definitions from Sermon today:

- Shopet à Judge

Communion

and sermon “Hello My Name is . . . Shopet”

by Pastor Ruth Foss

sermon blog

meditation blog

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stetson-Memorial-United-Methodist-Church/174161846023512

“God’s Whisper” blog

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

Patten, ME

April 6, 2014

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 28,810+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

The Messiah before them – 2 – v2

the Messiah before them

long awaited

by His own voice

claiming the mantle

the commission of God

the Messiah before them

fulfilling prophecy

the ancient words alive

life for the captives

come to set His people free

edited April 5, 2014

The Messiah before them – 2 – v2

March 19, 2014

The Messiah before them – 2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/03/the-messiah-before-them-2.html

“Chapter 2: The Healing Ministry”

Mark 1:21-28

Luke 4:18-21

Mark 2:1-12

Spirit Study

The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus

http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=1104578

by Reverend Adam Hamilton

http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/bookstore.aspx?contributorid=3827

led by Pastor Ruth Foss

sermon blog

meditation blog

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stetson-Memorial-United-Methodist-Church/174161846023512

“God’s Whisper” blog

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”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/03/so-that-we-may-walk-in-footsteps-of.html

edited February 20, 2013

“so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus – v4”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/02/so-that-we-may-walk-in-footsteps-of_5616.html

edited February 20, 2013

“so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus – v3”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/02/so-that-we-may-walk-in-footsteps-of_4199.html

edited February 20, 2013

“so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus – v2”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/02/so-that-we-may-walk-in-footsteps-of_20.html

February 20, 2013

“so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/02/so-that-we-may-walk-in-footsteps-of.html

companion video for

third book in a series of books -

“The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus”

http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=1104578

by Reverend Adam Hamilton

http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/bookstore.aspx?contributorid=3827

http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=9781426746802

“Final Words from the Cross”

“24 Hours That Changed the World”

http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=833652

Spirit study led by Pastor Ruth Foss

“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 28,830+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

the enormity of our sin

thoughts come unbidden

of blood, of the angry mob

shouting, “Crucify! Crucify him!”

to kill the Son of God

Tears falling, heavy,

sweat, anguish

ancient dust, the smoke

no joy, not understanding,

the Passion of the Lord

ashes on our hearts

these images seared

upon our hearts, our minds

heavy chains of sorrow

smoke in our lungs, heavy

Remembering all too well

harkening back to the trial

the lies, our spit upon Him

accusing God of Blasphemy

monstrous when we consider

when we slow down to remember

in the night, in our hearts

in quiet reflection, painful,

when darkness falls around us

The enormity of our sin

false imprisonment, the trial

handing God over to be sacrificed

to be hung on the cross, a criminal

the pain He suffered

the Passion of the Lord

images far too painful

the nails, the thorns, the shouts

The bitter taste of bile

the dryness of His mouth

His sacrifice for us, yet;

these thoughts come unbidden

What we did to Christ.

edited/new April 5, 2014

the enormity of our evil

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/04/the-enormity-of-our-evil.html

edited/new April 5, 2014

the enormity of our anger

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/04/the-enormity-of-our-anger.html

edited April 5, 2014

thoughts come unbidden – v3

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/04/thoughts-come-unbidden-v3.html

edited April 5, 2014

thoughts come unbidden – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/04/thoughts-come-unbidden-v2.html

March 31, 2014

thoughts come unbidden

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/03/thoughts-come-unbidden.html

March 30, 2014

take up our lives and walk

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/03/take-up-our-lives-and-walk.html

reading of poem, “The Walk”

http://alifegivinglent.wordpress.com/the-walk-by-ann-weems/

by Ann Weems

http://www.amazon.com/Ann-Weems/e/B001ITXFNQ/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_1

from her book, Kneeling in Jerusalem

http://www.amazon.com/Kneeling-Jerusalem-Ann-Weems/dp/0664255159

at start of service

Fourth Sunday in Lent

Sermon 12 of “What’s In A Name…”

Sermon Series on “The Sacred Names of God”

Isaiah 53:1-9 (The Message)

“The Suffering Servant”

1 Samuel 16:1-13

“God Looks into the Heart”

“Praying the Names of God: A Daily Guide”

By, Ann Spangler

Names of God and Definitions from Sermon today:

- Ebed Yahweh à Servant of God

Communion

and sermon “Hello My Name is . . . Ebed Yahweh”

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=504920649614295&id=174161846023512

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/03/sermon-hello-my-name-is-ebed-yahweh-by.html

https://twitter.com/raymondafoss/status/450311178594836480

by Pastor Ruth Foss

sermon blog

meditation blog