a case of first impression #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #relationships #childlike #humility #love #children #law #court

Each of us is sacred
hand-made by the Creator,
Each of us is precious
in the eyes of God…
 
There is no precedent, no roadmap,
There is no recipe to follow…
We are original, a masterpiece,
We each are a one-of-a-kind…
 
Our neural pathways,
How we are wired
is unique to each of us,
a mystery divine…
 
Who we are fully
underneath the surface
is a case of first impression,
crossing sacred ground…
 
Humbly we relate to
one another in this journey
aware only of what we don’t know
the unique path we each take…
 
Untangling the nuance,
mystery within our questions,
We trust God to reveal
what we need in His time…
 
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February 7, 2026
a case of first impression
 
Based on #Matthew18:10-14
Based on Matthew 18:1-9
Ephesians 2:10
Psalm 139:13-18
February 2, 2026
we each are precious
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/we-each-are-precious.html
Based on #Matthew18:10-14
February 2, 2026
holding each other gently
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/holding-each-other-gently.html
Based on #Matthew18:15-20
Edited February 2, 2026
Humility – 2 – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/humility-2-v3.html
Based on #Matthew18:1-9
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 1”
Edited/ New Name February 1, 2026
Protect the children, the survivors
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/protect-children-survivors.html
Based on Matthew 18:1-9,
Epstein Files and Epstein Coverup
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
Edited January 26, 2026
You gave me a sword – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/you-gave-me-sword-v3.html
Samson Society meeting January 24, 2026
Based on Proverbs 3:5-6 and
Based on Matthew 18:1-9
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 1”
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 2, Day 3, “Surrender the Storm.”
January 13, 2026
seeing God - 3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/seeing-god-3.html
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
 
All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com 
Poetry Where You Live.
 
Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, Matthew 18, relationships, childlike, humility, love, children, innocents,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #relationships #childlike #humility #love #children #innocents

#People will live on this #earth - v2 #poetry #Ukraine #God #prayer #war #terror #genocide #Russia #peace #victory #TarasShevchenko #Taras #Shevchenko #muse #Ukrainian #glory #serfdom #prison #freedom #independence #history

People will live on this earth,
on this rich black soil,
Life will rise again
like a Kyivan sunrise…
 
The sun will rise over Donbas,
from the west to the east…
War will give way to peace…
Life will spring from this earth…
 
People will live on this earth,
together, as one people, united,
they will sustain each other in recovery,
from the effects of Moskal’s rage…
 
Life will come again,
as her children return home,
exiles from their homeland
will again live on this black soil…
 
People will live on this earth,
this nation will rise victoriously,
Life will be different, forever changed,
but Ukraine will rise again…
 
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Edited February 6, 2026
People will live on this earth - v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/people-will-live-on-this-earth-v2.html
Based on quote from Shevchenko’s poem, “Neophytes”
"And on the renewed earth / There shall be no enemy, no oppressor /
But there shall be a son, and there shall be a mother /
And there shall be people on the earth"
Edited November 24, 2025
the mother and the martyr – v5
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-mother-and-martyr-v5.html
based on the poem, “Neophytes”,
by Taras Shevchenko
February 5, 2026
God is with you
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/god-is-with-you.html
Taras Shevchenko quote, “Keep fighting—you are sure to win!
God helps you in your fight!”
From his poem, “The Caucasus”
https://shevchenko.ca/taras-shevchenko/poem.cfm?poem=30
Edited February 5, 2026
Taras saw this future – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/taras-saw-this-future-v2.html
This poem was inspired by a note on February 3, 2026, from Oleksandra Moskalenko,
Willem F. Duisenberg Fellow, University of Amsterdam Institute for Advanced Studies,
on LinkedIn, “Shevchenko appears to us almost a prophet,
someone who foresaw this war and believed in our victory.”
Several of his poems speak to that to me, including “The Dream”,
“The Great Grave”, and “To Marko Vovchok”
Edited October 17, 2024
peace in his spirit – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/peace-in-his-spirit-v2_26.html
after poem, “peace in his spirit”,
based on the poem, “To Marko Vovchok”,
by Taras Shevchenko,
about Maria Markovich
Edited October 3, 2025
Sing to me, Taras – v4
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/10/sing-to-me-taras-v3.html
a prayer to Taras Shevchenko
Edited September 30, 2025
Channeling Taras – v6
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/09/channeling-taras-v6.html
About Taras Shevchenko speaking to my spirit,
through his life and poetry
written 1/24/1859
Written and posted September 29, 2024
A voice against injustice
typed October 15, 2024
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/a-voice-against-injustice.html
Poems about Ukraine and the book, The Poet of Ukraine,
about the life and poetry of the Bard of Ukraine, Taras Shevchenko,
which I read after Hurricane Helene,
from 9/29/2024 to 10/15/24
 
All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
Poetry Where You Live.
 
poetry, Ukraine, God, prayer, war, terror, genocide, Russia, peace, victory, Taras Shevchenko, Ukrainian, freedom, independence, history, glory, pain, serfdom, muse, prison,
 
#poetry #Ukraine #God #prayer #war #terror #genocide #Russia #peace #victory #TarasShevchenko #Taras #Shevchenko #muse #Ukrainian #glory #serfdom #prison #freedom #independence #history

Sitting at the well #Poetry #John4 #livingwater #water #Jacob #Genesis33 #John7 #Jesus #Christ #Messiah,

sitting at the well

offering love to others

living waters of Jesus 

there a Jacob's well...

all the tribes had been there 

before kings, before the schism,

before they were divided 

this holy ground...

washing away the veil

the curtain of the schism 

offering water to her

to seal the ancient breach...

‐------- 

February 6, 2026

Sitting at the well 

Genesis 33:18-20

John 4

John 4:4-26

John 7:37-39

Isaiah 44:3

Isaiah 55:1-2

All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. All of my poems are at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

in this fight #poetry #Ukraine #God #prayer #war #terror #genocide #Russia #peace #victory #TarasShevchenko #Taras #Shevchenko #muse #Ukrainian #glory #serfdom #prison #freedom #independence #history

In this fight, in this moment,
an existential threat before them,
praying for God’s protection
His presence in the storm…
 
God helps you, God provides,
in the crucible of great struggle,
God speaks, “Fight, I am with you”,
He is with you in the storm…
 
You will prevail, overcome,
the attacks waged against you,
God fights for you, faithful,
He guides you through the storm…
 
--------  
February 5, 2026
in this fight
 
This poem was inspired by a note on February 3, 2026, from Oleksandra Moskalenko,
Willem F. Duisenberg Fellow, University of Amsterdam Institute for Advanced Studies,
on LinkedIn, and Taras Shevchenko quote, “Keep fighting—you are sure to win!
God helps you in your fight!”
From his poem, “The Caucasus”
February 5, 2026
God is with you
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/god-is-with-you.html
Taras Shevchenko quote, “Keep fighting—you are sure to win!
God helps you in your fight!”
From his poem, “The Caucasus”
https://shevchenko.ca/taras-shevchenko/poem.cfm?poem=30
Edited November 25, 2025
with blood ever watered – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/11/with-blood-ever-watered-v3.html
after poem, “with blood ever watered”,
based on the poem, “The Caucasus”,
by Taras Shevchenko,
dedicated to his friend
Edited February 5, 2026
Taras saw this future – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/taras-saw-this-future-v2.html
This poem was inspired by a note on February 3, 2026, from Oleksandra Moskalenko,
Willem F. Duisenberg Fellow, University of Amsterdam Institute for Advanced Studies,
on LinkedIn, “Shevchenko appears to us almost a prophet,
someone who foresaw this war and believed in our victory.”
Several of his poems speak to that to me, including “The Dream”,
“The Great Grave”, and “To Marko Vovchok”
Edited October 17, 2024
peace in his spirit – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/peace-in-his-spirit-v2_26.html
after poem, “peace in his spirit”,
based on the poem, “To Marko Vovchok”,
by Taras Shevchenko,
about Maria Markovich
Edited October 3, 2025
Sing to me, Taras – v4
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/10/sing-to-me-taras-v3.html
a prayer to Taras Shevchenko
Edited September 30, 2025
Channeling Taras – v6
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/09/channeling-taras-v6.html
About Taras Shevchenko speaking to my spirit,
through his life and poetry
written 1/24/1859
New/edited and posted October 16, 2024
The Great Grave has been opened
typed October 16, 2024
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/the-great-grave-has-been-opened.html
after poem, “The Great Grave has been opened”,
based on the poem, “The Great Grave”,
by Taras Shevchenko,
taking his poem into the Ukraine / Russia War
and the bravery of the people of Ukraine now
Written and posted September 29, 2024
A voice against injustice
typed October 15, 2024
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/a-voice-against-injustice.html
Poems about Ukraine and the book, The Poet of Ukraine,
about the life and poetry of the Bard of Ukraine, Taras Shevchenko,
which I read after Hurricane Helene,
from 9/29/2024 to 10/15/24
 
All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
Poetry Where You Live.
 
poetry, Ukraine, God, prayer, war, terror, genocide, Russia, peace, victory, Taras Shevchenko, Ukrainian, freedom, independence, history, glory, pain, serfdom, muse, prison,
 
#poetry #Ukraine #God #prayer #war #terror #genocide #Russia #peace #victory #TarasShevchenko #Taras #Shevchenko #muse #Ukrainian #glory #serfdom #prison #freedom #independence #history

#Taras saw this future - v2 #poetry #Ukraine #God #prayer #war #terror #genocide #Russia #peace #victory #TarasShevchenko #Taras #Shevchenko #muse #Ukrainian #glory #serfdom #prison #freedom #independence #history

So much a part of Ukraine,

its heart beating within him,

though he was far from her,

He was forever Ukraine...

His words are prophetic, prescient,

Taras saw this future, this moment,

He is the Kobzar, the Prophet,

He foresaw Ukraine’s victory…

He saw, he knew her weakness,

the weakness of her leaders

submitting to the Moskals,

ransoming her legacy, her destiny…

But he foresaw his beloved people,

united in this great struggle,

He foresaw Ukraine’s victory

over Moskal’s horde…

So, sing songs of the Kobzar,

His words a prayer over Ukraina

Rising from war's ashes...

Hope, in her victory…

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Edited February 5, 2026

Taras saw this future - v2

This poem was inspired by a note on February 3, 2026 from Oleksandra Moskalenko,

Willem F. Duisenberg Fellow, University of Amsterdam Institute for Advanced Studies,

on LinkedIn, “Shevchenko appears to us almost a prophet, 

someone who foresaw this war and believed in our victory.”

Several of his poems speak to that to me, including “The Dream”,

“The Great Grave”, and “To Marko Vovchok”

Edited October 17, 2024

peace in his spirit – v2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/peace-in-his-spirit-v2_26.html 

after poem, “peace in his spirit”, 

based on the poem, “To Marko Vovchok”,

by Taras Shevchenko,

about Maria Markovich

#poetry #Ukraine #God #prayer #war #terror #genocide #Russia #peace #victory #TarasShevchenko #Taras #Shevchenko #muse #Ukrainian #glory #serfdom #prison #freedom #independence #history

All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. All of my poems are at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

People will live on this earth #poetry #Ukraine #God #prayer #war #terror #genocide #Russia #peace #victory #TarasShevchenko #Taras #Shevchenko #muse #Ukrainian #glory #serfdom #prison #freedom #independence #history

People will live on this earth,
on this rich black soil,
Life will rise again
like a Kyivan sunrise…
 
The sun will rise over Donbas,
from the west to the east…
War will give way to peace…
Life will spring from this earth…
 
People will live on this earth,
together, as one people, united,
sustaining each other in recovery,
from the effects of Moskal’s terror…
 
Life will come again,
as people return home,
exiles from their homeland
will again plant deep roots…
 
People will live on this earth,
a nation will rise victoriously,
Life will be different, forever changed,
but Ukraine will rise again…
 
--------  
February 5, 2026
People will live on this earth
 
Based on quote from Shevchenko’s poem, “Neophytes”
"And on the renewed earth / There shall be no enemy, no oppressor /
But there shall be a son, and there shall be a mother /
And there shall be people on the earth" 
Edited November 24, 2025
the mother and the martyr – v5
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-mother-and-martyr-v5.html
based on the poem, “Neophytes”,
by Taras Shevchenko
February 5, 2026
God is with you
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/god-is-with-you.html
Taras Shevchenko quote, “Keep fighting—you are sure to win!
God helps you in your fight!”
From his poem, “The Caucasus”
https://shevchenko.ca/taras-shevchenko/poem.cfm?poem=30
February 5, 2026
Taras saw this future
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/taras-saw-this-future.html
This poem was inspired by a note on February 3, 2026, from Oleksandra Moskalenko,
Willem F. Duisenberg Fellow, University of Amsterdam Institute for Advanced Studies,
on LinkedIn, “Shevchenko appears to us almost a prophet,
someone who foresaw this war and believed in our victory.”
Several of his poems speak to that to me, including “The Dream”,
“The Great Grave”, and “To Marko Vovchok”
Edited October 17, 2024
peace in his spirit – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/peace-in-his-spirit-v2_26.html
after poem, “peace in his spirit”,
based on the poem, “To Marko Vovchok”,
by Taras Shevchenko,
about Maria Markovich
Edited October 3, 2025
Sing to me, Taras – v4
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/10/sing-to-me-taras-v3.html
a prayer to Taras Shevchenko
Edited September 30, 2025
Channeling Taras – v6
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/09/channeling-taras-v6.html
About Taras Shevchenko speaking to my spirit,
through his life and poetry
written 1/24/1859
Written and posted September 29, 2024
A voice against injustice
typed October 15, 2024
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/a-voice-against-injustice.html
Poems about Ukraine and the book, The Poet of Ukraine,
about the life and poetry of the Bard of Ukraine, Taras Shevchenko,
which I read after Hurricane Helene,
from 9/29/2024 to 10/15/24
 
All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
Poetry Where You Live.
 
poetry, Ukraine, God, prayer, war, terror, genocide, Russia, peace, victory, Taras Shevchenko, Ukrainian, freedom, independence, history, glory, pain, serfdom, muse, prison,
 
#poetry #Ukraine #God #prayer #war #terror #genocide #Russia #peace #victory #TarasShevchenko #Taras #Shevchenko #muse #Ukrainian #glory #serfdom #prison #freedom #independence #history

God is with you #poetry #Ukraine #God #prayer #war #terror #genocide #Russia #peace #victory #TarasShevchenko #Taras #Shevchenko #muse #Ukrainian #glory #serfdom #prison #freedom #independence #history

“Right is on your side”,
against the evil of Moscow,
You will be victorious
in a time, God knows alone…
 
God is with you,
in the fight, in this battle,
the struggle of the ages,
to win your hope for freedom…
 
“Fight and you will overcome;
God helps you in your fight.”
Evil will be vanquished,
The sun will surely rise…
 
--------  
February 5, 2026
God is with you
 
Taras Shevchenko quote, “Keep fighting—you are sure to win!
God helps you in your fight!”
From his poem, “The Caucasus”
https://shevchenko.ca/taras-shevchenko/poem.cfm?poem=30
Edited November 25, 2025
with blood ever watered – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/11/with-blood-ever-watered-v3.html
after poem, “with blood ever watered”,
based on the poem, “The Caucasus”,
by Taras Shevchenko,
dedicated to his friend
February 5, 2026
Taras saw this future
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/taras-saw-this-future.html
This poem was inspired by a note on February 3, 2026, from Oleksandra Moskalenko,
Willem F. Duisenberg Fellow, University of Amsterdam Institute for Advanced Studies,
on LinkedIn, “Shevchenko appears to us almost a prophet,
someone who foresaw this war and believed in our victory.”
Several of his poems speak to that to me, including “The Dream”,
“The Great Grave”, and “To Marko Vovchok”
Edited October 17, 2024
peace in his spirit – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/peace-in-his-spirit-v2_26.html
after poem, “peace in his spirit”,
based on the poem, “To Marko Vovchok”,
by Taras Shevchenko,
about Maria Markovich
Edited October 3, 2025
Sing to me, Taras – v4
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/10/sing-to-me-taras-v3.html
a prayer to Taras Shevchenko
Edited September 30, 2025
Channeling Taras – v6
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/09/channeling-taras-v6.html
About Taras Shevchenko speaking to my spirit,
through his life and poetry
written 1/24/1859
New/edited and posted October 16, 2024
The Great Grave has been opened
typed October 16, 2024
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/the-great-grave-has-been-opened.html
after poem, “The Great Grave has been opened”,
based on the poem, “The Great Grave”,
by Taras Shevchenko,
taking his poem into the Ukraine / Russia War
and the bravery of the people of Ukraine now
Written and posted September 29, 2024
A voice against injustice
typed October 15, 2024
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/a-voice-against-injustice.html
Poems about Ukraine and the book, The Poet of Ukraine,
about the life and poetry of the Bard of Ukraine, Taras Shevchenko,
which I read after Hurricane Helene,
from 9/29/2024 to 10/15/24
 
All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
Poetry Where You Live.
 
poetry, Ukraine, God, prayer, war, terror, genocide, Russia, peace, victory, Taras Shevchenko, Ukrainian, freedom, independence, history, glory, pain, serfdom, muse, prison,
 
#poetry #Ukraine #God #prayer #war #terror #genocide #Russia #peace #victory #TarasShevchenko #Taras #Shevchenko #muse #Ukrainian #glory #serfdom #prison #freedom #independence #history

#Taras saw this future #poetry #Ukraine #God #prayer #war #terror #genocide #Russia #peace #victory #TarasShevchenko #Taras #Shevchenko #muse #Ukrainian #glory #serfdom #prison #freedom #independence #history

His words were prophetic, prescient,
Taras saw this future, this moment,
He was the Kobzar, the prophet,
He foresaw Ukraine’s victory…
 
He knew her weakness,
the weakness of leaders
submitting to the Moskals,
ransoming her destiny…
 
But he saw his beloved people,
united in this great struggle,
He foresaw Ukraine’s victory
over Moskal’s horde…
 
So, sing songs of the Kobzar,
his words a prayer over Ukraina
rising from the ashes,
hope, in victory…
 
--------  
February 5, 2026
Taras saw this future

This poem was inspired by a note on February 3, 2026 from Oleksandra Moskalenko,
Willem F. Duisenberg Fellow, University of Amsterdam Institute for Advanced Studies,
on LinkedIn, “Shevchenko appears to us almost a prophet,
someone who foresaw this war and believed in our victory.”
Several of his poems speak to that to me, including “The Dream”,
“The Great Grave”, and “To Marko Vovchok”
Edited October 17, 2024
peace in his spirit – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/peace-in-his-spirit-v2_26.html
after poem, “peace in his spirit”,
based on the poem, “To Marko Vovchok”,
by Taras Shevchenko,
about Maria Markovich
Edited October 3, 2025
Sing to me, Taras – v4
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/10/sing-to-me-taras-v3.html
a prayer to Taras Shevchenko
Edited September 30, 2025
Channeling Taras – v6
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/09/channeling-taras-v6.html
About Taras Shevchenko speaking to my spirit,
through his life and poetry
written 1/24/1859
New/edited and posted October 16, 2024
The Great Grave has been opened
typed October 16, 2024
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/the-great-grave-has-been-opened.html
after poem, “The Great Grave has been opened”,
based on the poem, “The Great Grave”,
by Taras Shevchenko,
taking his poem into the Ukraine / Russia War
and the bravery of the people of Ukraine now
Written and posted September 29, 2024
A voice against injustice
typed October 15, 2024
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/a-voice-against-injustice.html
Poems about Ukraine and the book, The Poet of Ukraine,
about the life and poetry of the Bard of Ukraine, Taras Shevchenko,
which I read after Hurricane Helene,
from 9/29/2024 to 10/15/24
 
All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com
Poetry Where You Live.
 
poetry, Ukraine, God, prayer, war, terror, genocide, Russia, peace, victory, Taras Shevchenko, Ukrainian, freedom, independence, history, glory, pain, serfdom, muse, prison,
 
#poetry #Ukraine #God #prayer #war #terror #genocide #Russia #peace #victory #TarasShevchenko #Taras #Shevchenko #muse #Ukrainian #glory #serfdom #prison #freedom #independence #history

hold each other gently #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #relationships #childlike #humility #love #children #innocents

humbly we walk with our brothers,

our sisters on this walk,
We hold each other gently,
accountable, in love...
 
like iron sharpens iron,
We humbly submit,
laying bare the truth
of our walk in this life...
 
We honor our commitment,
our faith in our walk,
holding each other gently,
accountable, in love...
 
like iron sharpens iron,
We hold the mirror of scripture
before our sisters, our brothers,
but first before ourselves...
 
when we fail, we confess, we repent,
to walk closer to God,
We hold each other gently,
accountable, in love...
 
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Edited/ new name February 2, 2026
hold each other gently
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/hold-each-other-gently.html
Based on #Matthew18:15-20
Pastor Peter Hubbard
North Hills Church
Edited February 2, 2026
Humility – 2 – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/humility-2-v3.html
Based on #Matthew18:1-9
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 1”
Edited/ New Name February 1, 2026
Protect the children, the survivors
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/protect-children-survivors.html
Based on Matthew 18:1-9,
Epstein Files and Epstein Coverup
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
Edited January 26, 2026
You gave me a sword – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/you-gave-me-sword-v3.html
Samson Society meeting January 24, 2026
Based on Proverbs 3:5-6 and
Based on Matthew 18:1-9
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 1”
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 2, Day 3, “Surrender the Storm.”
Edited January 24, 2026
Controlled by the snake – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/controlled-by-snake-v2.html
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 2, Day 3, “Surrender the Storm.”
Edited January 24, 2026
flying into every storm – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/flying-into-each-storm-v2.html
January 24, 2026
my heart grew hot within me
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/my-heart-grew-hot-within-me.html
re:generation, Second Large Group meeting
January 13, 2026
adopt a mantle
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/adopt-mantle.html
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
January 13, 2026
seeing God - 3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/seeing-god-3.html
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
 
All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com 
Poetry Where You Live.
 
Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, Matthew 18, relationships, childlike, humility, love, children, innocents,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #relationships #childlike #humility #love #children #innocents

Through my journey #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #relationships #childlike #humility #love #children #innocents

Through my journey,
By Your grace, You pursued me,
Like the one lost sheep
You came to save me,
You redeemed me, oh Lord…
 
Through my journey,
When I needed grace,
You pursued me,
In the wilderness,
You gathered me home…
 
Through my journey,
You have been with me,
You saved me,
I was pursued by You,
You gathered me home…
 
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February 2, 2026
Through my journey
 
Based on #Matthew18:10-14
North Hills Church
February 2, 2026
we each are precious
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/we-each-are-precious.html
Based on #Matthew18:10-14
February 2, 2026
holding each other gently
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/holding-each-other-gently.html
Based on #Matthew18:15-20
Edited February 2, 2026
Humility – 2 – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/humility-2-v3.html
Based on #Matthew18:1-9
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 1”
Edited/ New Name February 1, 2026
Protect the children, the survivors
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/protect-children-survivors.html
Based on Matthew 18:1-9,
Epstein Files and Epstein Coverup
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
Edited January 26, 2026
You gave me a sword – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/you-gave-me-sword-v3.html
Samson Society meeting January 24, 2026
Based on Proverbs 3:5-6 and
Based on Matthew 18:1-9
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 1”
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 2, Day 3, “Surrender the Storm.”
Edited January 24, 2026
Controlled by the snake – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/controlled-by-snake-v2.html
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 2, Day 3, “Surrender the Storm.”
Edited January 24, 2026
flying into every storm – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/flying-into-each-storm-v2.html
January 24, 2026
my heart grew hot within me
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/my-heart-grew-hot-within-me.html
re:generation, Second Large Group meeting
January 13, 2026
adopt a mantle
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/adopt-mantle.html
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
January 13, 2026
seeing God - 3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/seeing-god-3.html
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
 
All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com 
Poetry Where You Live.
 
Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, Matthew 18, relationships, childlike, humility, love, children, innocents,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #relationships #childlike #humility #love #children #innocents

we each are #precious #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #relationships #childlike #humility #love #children #innocents

Each of us is loved,
We each are precious,
Angels watch over us,
We are held in our Father’s hand…
 
We are pursued,
We are protected,
We each are precious,
We are held in our Father’s hand…
 
We go forward faithfully,
Our story is love,
We are courageous, hopeful,
We are held in our Father’s hand…
 
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February 2, 2026
we each are precious
 
Based on #Matthew18:10-14
Sermon
Peter Hubbard
North Hills Church
February 2, 2026
holding each other gently
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/holding-each-other-gently.html
Based on #Matthew18:15-20
Sermon
Peter Hubbard
North Hills Church
Edited February 2, 2026
Humility – 2 – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/humility-2-v3.html
Based on #Matthew18:1-9
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 1”
Edited/ New Name February 1, 2026
Protect the children, the survivors
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/protect-children-survivors.html
Based on Matthew 18:1-9,
Epstein Files and Epstein Coverup
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
Edited January 26, 2026
You gave me a sword – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/you-gave-me-sword-v3.html
Samson Society meeting January 24, 2026
Based on Proverbs 3:5-6 and
Based on Matthew 18:1-9
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 1”
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 2, Day 3, “Surrender the Storm.”
Edited January 24, 2026
Controlled by the snake – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/controlled-by-snake-v2.html
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 2, Day 3, “Surrender the Storm.”
Edited January 24, 2026
flying into every storm – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/flying-into-each-storm-v2.html
January 24, 2026
my heart grew hot within me
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/my-heart-grew-hot-within-me.html
re:generation, Second Large Group meeting
January 13, 2026
adopt a mantle
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/adopt-mantle.html
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
January 13, 2026
seeing God - 3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/seeing-god-3.html
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
 
All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com 
Poetry Where You Live.
 
Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, Matthew 18, relationships, childlike, humility, love, children, innocents,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #relationships #childlike #humility #love #children #innocents

Humility – 2 – v3 #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #relationships #childlike #humility #love #children #innocents

We must make a radical change,
to see Christ in our neighbors…
We must let go of hurt, of hate,
to see each other as children,
heirs with Christ, with one another,
beloved children of our Father,
Our Creator, our heavenly God…
 
We must be the Good Samaritan,
servant leaders, witnesses,
children of the promise, the Good News,
putting on the apron as Christ did,
kneeling at His disciples’ feet,
humbly serving one another,
not warring, picking a fight…
 
We must see each other as God does
with humility and with compassion…
We must wear our faith as a mantle,
Courageous, into the breach against injustice,
But we must measure our own words,
our actions, thinking of others before us,
to model, to live as Christ…
 
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Edited February 2, 2026
Humility – 2 – v3
 
Based on #Matthew18:1-9
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 1”
Edited/ New Name February 1, 2026
Protect the children, the survivors
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/protect-children-survivors.html
Based on Matthew 18:1-9,
Epstein Files and Epstein Coverup
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
Edited January 26, 2026
You gave me a sword – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/you-gave-me-sword-v3.html
Samson Society meeting January 24, 2026
Based on Proverbs 3:5-6 and
Based on Matthew 18:1-9
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 1”
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 2, Day 3, “Surrender the Storm.”
Edited January 24, 2026
Controlled by the snake – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/controlled-by-snake-v2.html
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 2, Day 3, “Surrender the Storm.”
Edited January 24, 2026
flying into every storm – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/flying-into-each-storm-v2.html
January 24, 2026
my heart grew hot within me
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/my-heart-grew-hot-within-me.html
re:generation, Second Large Group meeting
January 21, 2026
deep down within me
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/deep-down-within-me.html
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 2, Day 2, “Your Struggle Is A Symptom.”
January 17, 2026
release me from my response!
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/release-me-from-my-response.html
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 1, Day 3, “Sober 24 Hours.”
January 13, 2026
adopt a mantle
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/adopt-mantle.html
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
January 13, 2026
seeing God - 3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/seeing-god-3.html
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
 
All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com 
Poetry Where You Live.
 
Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, Matthew 18, relationships, childlike, humility, love, children, innocents,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #relationships #childlike #humility #love #children #innocents

holding each other gently #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #relationships #childlike #humility #love #children #innocents

humbly walking with our brothers,
our sisters on this walk,
We hold each other gently,
accountable, in love...
 
like iron sharpening iron,
We humbly submit,
laying bare the truth
of our walk in this life...
 
We honor our commitment,
our faith in our walk,
holding each other gently,
accountable, in love...
 
like iron sharpens iron,
We hold the mirror of scripture
before our sisters, our brothers,
but first before ourselves...
 
when we fail, we repent,
so we might walk closer to God,
holding each other gently,
accountable, in love...
 
‐-------
February 2, 2026
holding each other gently
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/holding-each-other-gently.html
Based on #Matthew18:15-20
Sermon
Peter Hubbard
North Hills Church
Edited February 2, 2026
Humility – 2 – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/humility-2-v3.html
Based on #Matthew18:1-9
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 1”
Edited/ New Name February 1, 2026
Protect the children, the survivors
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/02/protect-children-survivors.html
Based on Matthew 18:1-9,
Epstein Files and Epstein Coverup
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
Edited January 26, 2026
You gave me a sword – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/you-gave-me-sword-v3.html
Samson Society meeting January 24, 2026
Based on Proverbs 3:5-6 and
Based on Matthew 18:1-9
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 1”
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 2, Day 3, “Surrender the Storm.”
Edited January 24, 2026
Controlled by the snake – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/controlled-by-snake-v2.html
re:generation, Groundwork, Week 2, Day 3, “Surrender the Storm.”
Edited January 24, 2026
flying into every storm – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/flying-into-each-storm-v2.html
January 24, 2026
my heart grew hot within me
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/my-heart-grew-hot-within-me.html
re:generation, Second Large Group meeting
January 13, 2026
adopt a mantle
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/adopt-mantle.html
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
January 13, 2026
seeing God - 3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/seeing-god-3.html
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
 
All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com 
Poetry Where You Live.
 
Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, Matthew 18, relationships, childlike, humility, love, children, innocents,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #relationships #childlike #humility #love #children #innocents

#Protect the #children, the #survivors #poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #relationships #childlike #humility #love #Epstein #EpsteinFiles #EpsteinCoverup #MeTooMovement #children #innocents

We betray Christ’s commandment,
We are timid, afraid, silent,
We ignore their great evil
When we are called by Jesus
to protect the children, the survivors,
to stand with them, to act…
 
We must protect the children,
The greatest in heaven…
innocent children, the victims,
now survivors, the women and men,
against this evil, this terror,
power, rape on this earth…
 
We fail these innocents,
The greatest in heaven…
allowing the rich and powerful
to destroy their childhood
to alter their life’s path, taking their
innocence, their precious lives…
 
Where are the Christians?
Where are our religious leaders,
those with the power to act, to speak,
We are failing these children…
Epstein’s victims, his survivors are
still crying out, Justice!…
 
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Edited/ New Name February 1, 2026
Protect the children, the survivors
 
Based on Matthew 18:1-9,
Epstein Files and Epstein Coverup
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #relationships #childlike #humility #love #Epstein #EpsteinFiles #EpsteinCoverup #MeTooMovement #children #innocents
Edited January 19, 2026
Protect the children – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/protect-children-v3-poetry-god-christ.html
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
Edited January 19, 2026
Where are the Christians – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/where-are-christians_19.html
The Epstein Files and Epstein Coverup
January 19, 2026
Triggered
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/triggered.html
The Epstein Files and Epstein Coverup
January 13, 2026
adopt a mantle
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/adopt-mantle.html
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
January 13, 2026
the hiss of the serpent’s question
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/the-hiss-of-serpents-question.html
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
January 13, 2026
seeing God - 3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/seeing-god-3.html
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 2”
January 5, 2026
Show me the pearls
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/show-me-pearls.html
preparing for re:generation program, beginning January 12, 2026
trying to get to the deepest part of my root hurts
maybe more than 55 years old…
January 5, 2026
A lifetime of struggle
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2026/01/a-lifetime-of-struggle.html
sermon, “Childlike Humility – 1”
 
All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com 
Poetry Where You Live.
 
Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, Matthew 18, relationships, childlike, humility, love, Epstein, Epstein Files, Epstein Coverup, Me Too, children, innocents, Sasha Riley,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #relationships #childlike #humility #love #Epstein #EpsteinFiles #EpsteinCoverup #MeTooMovement #children #innocents