Showing posts with label Bruce Blumer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bruce Blumer. Show all posts

Friday, October 17, 2014

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.

Friday, October 10, 2014

in the changing moon – v3

God’s hand visible
unseen but movement
in the rising and falling
of the waves, the tides,
in waxing and waning
in the changing moon
the order of the universe
shining the sun’s light
in the night sky
the turning repeating
seasons, in time, moving,
the motion regulated
like the tides, the moon,
controlled by the Creator
written in God’s plan
the phases of the moon
in God’s loving hand moving.


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edited October 10, 2014
in the changing moon – v3

edited October 1, 2014
in the changing moon – v2
September 30, 2014
in the changing moon
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 32,740+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Saturday, October 04, 2014

a circle of praise – v3

seeing the church,
the living congregation
the body of Christ
many parts, many voices
all together as one

a circle of praise
new voices added
joining the choir
some voices silent
at the end of their days

a call to be faithful
within the circle
standing together
to heed God’s call
His will for our lives

we are not to reject,
to change, to deny
God’s one message
we are to cleave to the Word
God’s Spirit within

a circle of praise
all of us together
in this time continuing
hope in a harvest
unto the Lord


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edited October 4, 2014
a circle of praise – v3

edited October 4, 2014
a circle of praise – v2
October 2, 2014
a circle of praise
Matthew 21:33-46
“Lion King”
“Circle of Life”
Psalm 118:22-23
devotion for October 1, 2014
read October 2, 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 32,590+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

a circle of praise – v2

seeing the church,
the living congregation
the body of Christ
many parts, voices

a circle of praise
new voices added
some voices silent
at the end of their days

a call to be faithful
within the circle
to heed God’s call
His will for our lives

not to reject, to change,
to deny the message
to cleave to the Word
God’s Spirit within

a circle of praise
in this time continuing
hope in a harvest
unto the Lord


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edited October 4, 2014
a circle of praise – v2

October 2, 2014
a circle of praise
Matthew 21:33-46
“Lion King”
“Circle of Life”
Psalm 118:22-23
devotion for October 1, 2014
read October 2, 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 32,560+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Friday, October 03, 2014

a circle of praise

a circle of praise
new voices added
some voices silent
at the end of their days
a call to be faithful
within the circle
to heed God’s call
His will for our lives
not to reject
to deny the message
to cleave to the Word
God’s Spirit within
a circle of praise
in this time continuing
hope in a harvest
unto the Lord


------
October 2, 2014
a circle of praise

Matthew 21:33-46
“Lion King”
“Circle of Life”
Psalm 118:22-23
devotion for October 1, 2014
read October 2, 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 32,560+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Thursday, October 02, 2014

signs to guide us

rules of the road
signs to guide us
to lead us home
the law, the precepts
the commands of God
to lead us, to protect us
to show us the way
to be faithful, to be righteous
to walk right with God.


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October 2, 2014
signs to guide us

Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20
Ten Commandments
like road signs
devotion for September 29, 2014
read September 29, 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 32,550+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Wednesday, October 01, 2014

to feel the Creator – v2

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
a message in the rocks
in the forests around us
alive in the world
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


------
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 32,510+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

in the power of the Creator – v2

in the power of the Creator
in the sound of crashing waves
in the ocean, on the shores
rising to crescendo
falling back again
repeating, always
the synchronization
the turning of the tides
swaying with the moon
under the open sky


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edited October 1, 2014
in the power of the Creator – v2

September 30, 2014
in the power of 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 32,510+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

in the changing moon – v2

rising and falling
waxing and waning
in the changing moon
the order of the universe
shining the sunlight
in the night sky
the turning repeating
seasons, in time
the motion regulated
controlled by the Creator
written in God’s plan
the phases of the moon
in God’s loving hand.


------
edited October 1, 2014
in the changing moon – v2

September 30, 2014
in the changing moon
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 32,510+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

in the whisper of a bird’s song – v2

in the whisper of a bird’s song
we hear a word of praise
acknowledging God’s grace
hope in God’s providing
their daily needs
in the whisper of a bird’s song
we hear the song of creation
joining together, rising,
sure in the Creator
in the love of God


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edited October 1, 2014
in the whisper of a bird’s song – v2

September 30, 2014
in the whisper of a bird’s song
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 32,510+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Tuesday, September 30, 2014

in the changing moon

in the changing moon
the order of the universe
the turning repeating
seasons, in time
the motion regulated
written in God’s plan
the phases of the moon
in God’s loving hand.


------
September 30, 2014
in the changing moon

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 32,510+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

in the power of the Creator

in the power of the Creator
in the sound of crashing waves
in the ocean, on the shores
repeating, always
the synchronization
the turning of the tides
swaying with the moon
under the open sky


------
September 30, 2014
in the power of 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 32,510+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

in the whisper of a bird’s song

in the whisper of a bird’s song
we hear a word of praise
hope in God’s providing
their daily needs
in the whisper of a bird’s song
we hear the song of creation
sure in the Creator
in the love of God


------
September 30, 2014
in the whisper of a bird’s song

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 32,510+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

to feel the Creator

if we sense God’s presence
we want to go deeper
to feel the Creator
alive in creation
a message in the rocks
in the forests around us
alive in the world
for us to seek, to find Him
to feel the Creator
in the wind
the clouds moving
all set in motion
by the hand of God


------
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 32,510+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

the song of the wind

the song of the wind
part of the song of creation
brings a message of God
the power of the Creator
the wind is invisible
as is the Maker
but the hand of each
is seen in creation
the song of the winds
always in motion
set on its path
by the hand of the Master.

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September 30, 2014
the song of the wind

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 32,510+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

speaking without sound

speaking without sound
without words
declaring the majesty of God
the earth proclaims the glory
of our Creator God
we must listen
to hear creation’s message
that we might speak with our bodies
with our whole lives


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September 30, 2014
speaking without words

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 32,510+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.