Saturday, October 18, 2014

through the eyes of John – v4

through the eyes of John
his prophetic witness
what he was called to do
from before his birth
we see the singular moment
the moment he had waited for

the Word made flesh
the Light of the world
this crying out in the wilderness
being the servant, the prophet
preparing the way
for the One to come
standing in the water
there at the Jordan
washing their bodies clean
washing away their sins
tirelessly doing the work

preparing the way for Him
looking up from his task
into the face of Jesus
falling to his knees
unfit to wash the Master
all too aware of his flesh

through the eyes of John
we see the Christ,
as for the first time
the tears we share with him
when he first saw Jesus
all of the work fulfilled
there in the muddy Jordan
the Messiah now baptized
Jesus readied for His work
touched by the Spirit, as a dove,
sent out to the desert


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edited October 18, 2014
through the eyes of John – v4

edited October 17, 2014
through the eyes of John – v3
edited October 17, 2014
falling into the waters – v3
(editing original again)
edited/new October 17, 2014
seeing the lamb
edited October 17 , 2014
through the eyes of John – v2
edited October 17, 2014
through the eyes of John
edited/new October 17, 2014
in the eyes of John
more on John the Baptist
clip of Michael York as John the Baptist from
(from 00:44 to 02:36)
Jesus of Nazareth, 1977 mini-series
known as Yahya ibn Zakariyya in Islam
and the baptism of Jesus
&
edited September 23, 2014
falling into the waters – v2
March 25, 2014
falling into the waters
Matthew 3:14-15
Mark 1:9-13 (NRSV)
“Chapter 1. Baptism and Temptation:
The Jordan River and the Wilderness”
The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus
&
Mark 1:3
2 Kings 1:8
Malachi 4:5-6
“Prologue”
The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus
&
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”
The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus
&
“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 32,890+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

some don’t know Jesus – v3

a cry in the sanctuary
a breath from her spirit
pausing in mid-sentence
feeling a need to speak
to pray over those gathered
sensing this bodily, painful,
some don’t know Jesus
as their Lord and their Savior
stopping to lift up words
a community together
sharing a declaration
a prayer of our faith
claiming the Lord Jesus
as the Master of each life


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edited October 18, 2014
some don’t know Jesus – v3

(editing original again)
edited October 10, 2014
some don’t know Jesus – v2
edited October 9, 2014
see with your heart – v2
edited October 9, 2014
believe with your soul – v2
edited October 9, 2014
see with your heart
October 9, 2014
believe with your soul
edited/new October 9, 2014
for the Creator of everything
edited October 9, 2014
all things are possible – v2
October 9, 2014
who do you want to be
new October 9, 2014
do we believe God
new October 9, 2014
do you believe your prayers
edited October 9, 2014
some don’t know God
October 9, 2014
some don’t know Jesus
edited October 7, 2014
All things are possible – v3
edited October 7, 2014
All things are possible – v2
October 7, 2014
All things are possible - 2
October 7, 2014
all things are possible
Jeremiah’s Corner
Jeremiah 29:11
led by Ellen Alward Dickinson
presentation:
by Lois Flewelling
Jeremiah 29:11
Jeremiah 29:10-14
"Time for an Upgrade"
from Empowering Life Ministries
Music by
Carter Heath & Teresa Schmidt & Pastor Ruth
opening prayer by
Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
October 6, 2014
&
Jeremiah’s Corner
Jeremiah 29:11
led by Ellen Alward Dickinson
presentation:
by Lois Flewelling
"Illuminating Prayer Ministry-Discovering Jesus is the Answer"
from Empowering Life Ministries
Music by
Carter Heath & Teresa Schmidt
opening prayer by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
February 3, 2014
&
Jeremiah’s Corner
Jeremiah 29:11
led by Ellen Alward Dickinson
presentation:
by Lois Flewelling
“The Power of Making Good Choices”
from Empowering Life Ministries
opening prayer by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
August 5, 2013

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 32,890+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

do you know God – v2

do you know God
do you really
not just with your intellect
with your whole being
part of the fabric of your life
a vital witness, a truth,
do you trust God
in whatever you’re facing
do you pray to God
do you drop and leave it
whatever you are carrying
Is God the center
the guide for your life
do you pray to Jesus
the Savior our your soul
do you feel the Spirit,
the flames of Pentecost,
do you hear God’s voice
speaking deep within you
the waters of eternal life


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edited October 18, 2014
do you know God – v2

October 10, 2014
do you know God
edited October 10, 2014
believe with your soul – v3
edited October 10, 2014
some don’t know God – v2
edited October 10, 2014
some don’t know Jesus – v2
edited October 9, 2014
see with your heart – v2
edited October 9, 2014
believe with your soul – v2
edited October 9, 2014
see with your heart
October 9, 2014
believe with your soul
edited/new October 9, 2014
for the Creator of everything
edited October 9, 2014
all things are possible – v2
October 9, 2014
who do you want to be
new October 9, 2014
do we believe God
new October 9, 2014
do you believe your prayers
edited October 9, 2014
some don’t know God
October 9, 2014
some don’t know Jesus
edited October 7, 2014
All things are possible – v3
edited October 7, 2014
All things are possible – v2
October 7, 2014
All things are possible - 2
October 7, 2014
all things are possible
Jeremiah’s Corner
Jeremiah 29:11
led by Ellen Alward Dickinson
presentation:
by Lois Flewelling
Jeremiah 29:11
Jeremiah 29:10-14
"Time for an Upgrade"
from Empowering Life Ministries
Music by
Carter Heath & Teresa Schmidt & Pastor Ruth
opening prayer by
Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
October 6, 2014
&
Jeremiah’s Corner
Jeremiah 29:11
led by Ellen Alward Dickinson
presentation:
by Lois Flewelling
"Illuminating Prayer Ministry-Discovering Jesus is the Answer"
from Empowering Life Ministries
Music by
Carter Heath & Teresa Schmidt
opening prayer by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
February 3, 2014
&
Jeremiah’s Corner
Jeremiah 29:11
led by Ellen Alward Dickinson
presentation:
by Lois Flewelling
“The Power of Making Good Choices”
from Empowering Life Ministries
opening prayer by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
August 5, 2013


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 32,970+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

do you believe your prayers – v2

when you bow your head in worship,
when you pray in your prayer closet,
whenever you pause to pray
do you just ask in passing
as a coin cast into a wishing well
hardly giving it a thought
do you believe your prayers
those lifted to God
do believe God can do these things
whatever you ask of Him
do you believe God will answer
that God has the power
that God can do whatever
it is that you ask Him
do you believe your prayers
and that God will answer


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edited October 18, 2014
do you believe your prayers – v2

new October 9, 2014
do you believe your prayers
edited October 9, 2014
some don’t know God
October 9, 2014
some don’t know Jesus
Jeremiah’s Corner
Jeremiah 29:11
led by Ellen Alward Dickinson
presentation:
by Lois Flewelling
Jeremiah 29:11
Jeremiah 29:10-14
Mark 9:14-25
"Time for an Upgrade"
from Empowering Life Ministries
Music by
Carter Heath & Teresa Schmidt & Pastor Ruth
opening prayer by
Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
October 6, 2014
&
Jeremiah’s Corner
Jeremiah 29:11
led by Ellen Alward Dickinson
presentation:
by Lois Flewelling
"Illuminating Prayer Ministry-Discovering Jesus is the Answer"
from Empowering Life Ministries
Music by
Carter Heath & Teresa Schmidt
opening prayer by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
February 3, 2014
&
Jeremiah’s Corner
Jeremiah 29:11
led by Ellen Alward Dickinson
presentation:
by Lois Flewelling
“The Power of Making Good Choices”
from Empowering Life Ministries
opening prayer by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
August 5, 2013

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 32,890+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Friday, October 17, 2014

so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus – v6

slowing our furtive steps
our stumbling in the world
putting ourselves, our minds
back in that place and time
getting out into the open air

hearing, as the first,
when Jesus said come, follow,
leaving our nets, our lives
there at the shoreline
following Him into the land

seeing Him cure the sickt
there when He drove out the demons
watching the miracles
even as He fed the five thousand
with Him on the hillside

seeking to walk with them
with the first disciples, those who followed
to walk in the footsteps of Jesus
His life, His ministry for us
for we are Christ’s chosen people


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edited December 11, 2014
“so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus – v11
(editing original again)
edited December 11, 2014
“so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus – v10”
(editing version 3)
edited December 11, 2014
“so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus – v9
(editing version 4)
edited October 20, 2014
“so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus – v8
(editing version 4)
edited October 20, 2014
“so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus – v7
(editing version 3)
edited October 17, 2014
“so that we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus – v6”
(editing version 4)
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
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 34,350+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

taking in nutrients – v2

the same as the others
in the season of feeding
spring and summer months of life
taking in nutrients
living, growing
drinking in the water
the living word
growing, growing
into the light
toward the harvest
shining after
the seasons changing
in the dying
their time ending
sharing with others
their gifts, talents,
sharing their fruits
their true colors
with our loving God


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edited October 17, 2014
taking in nutrients – v2

October 2, 2014
taking in nutrients
opening prayer about change of seasons,
how green is not the leaves’ true colors
&
Children’s message – mystery box
-          green maple leaf and a colored maple leaf
-          the green color of the leaves is not the true color
-          this is the color we have when we are being fed
-          nurtured in the spring and summer with the Word;
-          we shine our true colors in autumn
-          sharing our true color with God and the world
-          staying close to God
-          each an individual
-          shining the colors of Christ
by Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s Whisper” blog
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
September 28, 2014
&
edited January 11, 2014
Shine before God – v2
edited, new poem October 14, 2013
Shine before God
Edited October 14, 2013
Shine before me – v4
 (editing original again)
edited October 13, 2013
Shine before men – v3
(editing original again)
edited October 13, 2013
Shine before men – v2
(editing original)
October 13, 2013
Shine before men
Worship Theme: “Shine for God”
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 (The Message)
Exodus 34:29-30 (The Message)
Matthew 17:1-2 (GODS WORD Translation)
children’s message
We all are unique
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Meditation on fall colors by Julia Bettencourt
“The Inviting Colors of Fall”
Prayer by Joyce Rupp
“Prayer for Autumn Days”
and sermon “Show Your Colors. . . ”
&
pictures of Mt. Katahdin
by Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
October 13, 2013

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 32,880+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

to feel the Creator – v3

if we sense God’s presence
His Spirit with us
we want to go deeper
to feel the Creator
alive in creation
to feel Him with us
on this walk
on this journey of faith
a message in the rocks
in the forests around us
alive in the world
every bit of creation
for us to seek, to find Him
to feel the Creator
in the wind, blowing,
the clouds moving
all set in motion
by the hand of God


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edited October 17, 2014
to feel the Creator – v3

edited October 1, 2014
to feel the Creator – v2
September 30, 2014
to feel the Creator
Psalm 19:1-6
Psalm 19:1-14
devotion for September 30, 2014
read September 30, 2014
&
“Signs and Blessings from God”
for September 29, 2014 to October 5, 2014
by Bruce Blumer
former Executive Director, Dakotas United Methodist Foundation
Vice President for University of Sioux Falls Foundation
book, I Saw God Today
LaGonave Alive
Upper Room Disciplines for 2014
&
overview page
Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20
Ten Commandments
like road signs
Psalm 19
Philippians 3:4b-14
Matthew 21:33-46
“A Story About God’s Son” (NCV)

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 32,880+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.