Ignore False Messages – v2

Stop listening to others

live Christ, as we have been taught;

Stay on the path, the way,

following only the Christ.

Ignore false messages

they do not lead to God;

In Christ alone do we walk

toward life, toward Paradise.

=====

edited July 16, 2015

Ignore False Messages – v2

July 24, 2010

Ignore False Messages

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2010/07/ignore-false-messages.html

Colossians 2:6-19

and

http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=

Upper Room Disciplines for 2010

for July 19, 2010 to July 25, 2010,

“Redemption”

by Gene Pistilli

for July 25, 2010,

read July 25, 2010

&

Colossians 2:6-19 (The Message)

Luke 11:9-11 (NLT)

Psalm 100:1-3 (NLT) (Call to Worship)

Worship Theme: “Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing”

and sermon, “Buyer Beware”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2010/08/sermon-buyer-beware-by-pastor-ruth-l.html

by Pastor Ruth Foss

https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss

http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss

http://www.pstruthsermons.blogspot.com

sermon blog

http://www.pstrruthfoss.blogspot.com

meditation blog

http://pstrfoss.wordpress.com/

“God’s Whisper” blog

Suncook United Methodist Church

Suncook, NH

July 25, 2010

Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

&

Colossians 2:6-10

Colossians 2:6-15

and

http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=

Upper Room Disciplines for 2010

for July 19, 2010 to July 25, 2010,

“Redemption”

by Gene Pistilli

for July 22, 2010,

read July 22, 2010

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, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 38,360+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

The Substance of Christ – v2

The fullness of God

the substance of Christ;

more than supplanting the law

bringing God to the earth

All the rules, the strictures,

the provisions of man;

humble, and grace,

in the coming of Christ

Follow Christ

live Him each day;

nothing else measuring up

push them out of the way!

----

edited December 15, 2014

The Substance of Christ – v2

July 24, 2010

The Substance of Christ

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2010/07/substance-of-christ.html

Colossians 2:6-19

and

http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=

Upper Room Disciplines for 2010

for July 19, 2010 to July 25, 2010,

“Redemption”

by Gene Pistilli

for July 25, 2010,

read July 25, 2010

&

Colossians 2:6-19 (The Message)

Luke 11:9-11 (NLT)

Psalm 100:1-3 (NLT) (Call to Worship)

Worship Theme: “Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing”

and sermon, “Buyer Beware”

by Pastor Ruth Foss

https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss

http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss

http://www.pstruthsermons.blogspot.com

sermon blog

http://www.pstrruthfoss.blogspot.com

meditation blog

http://pstrfoss.wordpress.com/

“God’s Whisper” blog

Suncook United Methodist Church

Suncook, NH

July 25, 2010

Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

&

Colossians 2:6-10

Colossians 2:6-15

and

http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=

Upper Room Disciplines for 2010

for July 19, 2010 to July 25, 2010,

“Redemption”

by Gene Pistilli

for July 22, 2010,

read July 22, 2010

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 34,420+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Like Roots Around Good Soil – v2

Hold onto Christ

like roots, like fingers,

anchored deeply

in our bodies, in our lives

holding on tightly

around good soil

so we must be

living in Christ

thankful for his presence

for his amazing grace

letting us, while yet human

to see God face to face

coming to live among us

descending in grace

to show us God

to show us Love

edited December 14, 2013

Like Roots Around Good Soil – v2

July 22, 2010

Like Roots Around Good Soil

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2010/07/like-roots-around-good-soil.html

Colossians 2:6-10

Colossians 2:6-15

and

http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=

Upper Room Disciplines for 2010

for July 19, 2010 to July 25, 2010,

“Redemption”

by Gene Pistilli

for July 22, 2010,

read July 22, 2010

&

Colossians 2:6-19 (The Message)

Luke 11:9-11 (NLT)

Psalm 100:1-3 (NLT) (Call to Worship)

Worship Theme: “Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing”

and sermon, “Buyer Beware”

by Pastor Ruth Foss

https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss

http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss

http://www.pstruthsermons.blogspot.com

sermon blog

http://www.pstrruthfoss.blogspot.com

meditation blog

Suncook United Methodist Church

Suncook, NH

July 25, 2010

Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 26,920+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Empty Without Him – v2

Lost, empty, an ache
the void, nothingness
all of creation, yearning
empty without Him, dust
through Christ all came to be

All of God present
in the fullness of Christ
to see our Father
look no further than the Son

We may see our Creator
in the face of the Man on the cross
sacrificing himself for us
that we would be redeemed
redeemed from the lost


edited July 14, 2012
“Empty Without Him – v2”
July 24, 2010
“Empty Without Him”
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2010/07/empty-without-him.html
Colossians 2:6-19
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for July 19, 2010 to July 25, 2010,
“Redemption”
by Gene Pistilli
for July 25, 2010,
read July 25, 2010
&
Colossians 2:6-19 (The Message)
Luke 11:9-11 (NLT)
Psalm 100:1-3 (NLT) (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing”
and sermon, “Buyer Beware”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
July 25, 2010
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
&
Colossians 2:6-10
Colossians 2:6-15
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for July 19, 2010 to July 25, 2010,
“Redemption”
by Gene Pistilli
for July 22, 2010,
read July 22, 2010

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,640+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

His Blood in Us

As believers joined
united with Christ
his Spirit within us
his sinew his blood
The fullness of God
all that He Is
living and breathing
informing our steps
living that we would live
in glory with him
walking with us
that we would truly live
acting out his commands
to love one another
as only he can


July 24, 2010
Colossians 2:6-19
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for July 19, 2010 to July 25, 2010,
“Redemption”
by Gene Pistilli
for July 25, 2010,
read July 25, 2010
&
Colossians 2:6-19 (The Message)
Luke 11:9-11 (NLT)
Psalm 100:1-3 (NLT) (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing”
and sermon, “Buyer Beware”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
July 25, 2010
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
&
Colossians 2:6-10
Colossians 2:6-15
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for July 19, 2010 to July 25, 2010,
“Redemption”
by Gene Pistilli
for July 22, 2010,
read July 22, 2010


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,240+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Healthy in God

As part of the Body,
with Christ the head
we are nourished by the Spirit
in this we are led

Healthy in God
growing within us
guiding by our savior
walking in the way

Cleave to our Brother
our advocate in heaven
calling us to him
all of our days

Turn from other voices
calling to us
they are not for us
for us the way of the cross


July 24, 2010
Colossians 2:6-19
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for July 19, 2010 to July 25, 2010,
“Redemption”
by Gene Pistilli
for July 25, 2010,
read July 25, 2010
&
Colossians 2:6-19 (The Message)
Luke 11:9-11 (NLT)
Psalm 100:1-3 (NLT) (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing”
and sermon, “Buyer Beware”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
July 25, 2010
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
&
Colossians 2:6-10
Colossians 2:6-15
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for July 19, 2010 to July 25, 2010,
“Redemption”
by Gene Pistilli
for July 22, 2010,
read July 22, 2010


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,240+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

In Receiving Christ

In receiving Christ
putting on his mantle
the Spirit of God
dwelling in our hearts
freed from our past
the old washed away
ignoring other voices
that would lead us astray


July 24, 2010
Colossians 2:6-19
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for July 19, 2010 to July 25, 2010,
“Redemption”
by Gene Pistilli
for July 25, 2010,
read July 25, 2010
&
Colossians 2:6-19 (The Message)
Luke 11:9-11 (NLT)
Psalm 100:1-3 (NLT) (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing”
and sermon, “Buyer Beware”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
July 25, 2010
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
&
Colossians 2:6-10
Colossians 2:6-15
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for July 19, 2010 to July 25, 2010,
“Redemption”
by Gene Pistilli
for July 22, 2010,
read July 22, 2010


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,240+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

No Other Master

Freed from other bonds
no other master
only in Christ
rising up from the waters
the indwelling Spirit
guiding our feet
in him is our freedom
our future with him


July 24, 2010
Colossians 2:6-19
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for July 19, 2010 to July 25, 2010,
“Redemption”
by Gene Pistilli
for July 25, 2010,
read July 25, 2010
&
Colossians 2:6-19 (The Message)
Luke 11:9-11 (NLT)
Psalm 100:1-3 (NLT) (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing”
and sermon, “Buyer Beware”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
July 25, 2010
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
&
Colossians 2:6-10
Colossians 2:6-15
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for July 19, 2010 to July 25, 2010,
“Redemption”
by Gene Pistilli
for July 22, 2010,
read July 22, 2010


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,240+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

The Substance of Christ

The fullness of God
the substance of Christ
more than supplanting the law
bringing God to the earth

All the rules, the strictures,
the provisions of man
humble, and dross,
in the coming of Christ

Follow Christ
live him each day
nothing else measuring up
push them out of the way!


July 24, 2010
Colossians 2:6-19
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for July 19, 2010 to July 25, 2010,
“Redemption”
by Gene Pistilli
for July 25, 2010,
read July 25, 2010
&
Colossians 2:6-19 (The Message)
Luke 11:9-11 (NLT)
Psalm 100:1-3 (NLT) (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing”
and sermon, “Buyer Beware”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
July 25, 2010
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
&
Colossians 2:6-10
Colossians 2:6-15
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for July 19, 2010 to July 25, 2010,
“Redemption”
by Gene Pistilli
for July 22, 2010,
read July 22, 2010


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,240+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Living in Christ

Living in Christ
under the mantle of the cross
the way of our savior
leading us from the lost

Baptized with him
we come to know the father
walking with him
we come to know love

Shut out the false voices
trying to pull us from the path
speak boldly the message
that all would know God


July 24, 2010
Colossians 2:6-19
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for July 19, 2010 to July 25, 2010,
“Redemption”
by Gene Pistilli
for July 25, 2010,
read July 25, 2010
&
Colossians 2:6-19 (The Message)
Luke 11:9-11 (NLT)
Psalm 100:1-3 (NLT) (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing”
and sermon, “Buyer Beware”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
July 25, 2010
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
&
Colossians 2:6-10
Colossians 2:6-15
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for July 19, 2010 to July 25, 2010,
“Redemption”
by Gene Pistilli
for July 22, 2010,
read July 22, 2010


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,240+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Listen to Christ

Listen to Christ
living within you
speaking the truth
what you know to be true

Shut out other voices
leading you to hell
cleave to your savior
and the way of the cross


July 24, 2010
Colossians 2:6-19
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for July 19, 2010 to July 25, 2010,
“Redemption”
by Gene Pistilli
for July 25, 2010,
read July 25, 2010
&
Colossians 2:6-19 (The Message)
Luke 11:9-11 (NLT)
Psalm 100:1-3 (NLT) (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing”
and sermon, “Buyer Beware”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
July 25, 2010
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
&
Colossians 2:6-10
Colossians 2:6-15
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for July 19, 2010 to July 25, 2010,
“Redemption”
by Gene Pistilli
for July 22, 2010,
read July 22, 2010


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,240+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Ignore False Messages

Stop listening to others
live Christ, as we have been told
stay on the path
following only the Christ

Ignore false messages
they do not lead to God
in Christ alone
do we walk toward paradise

July 24, 2010
Colossians 2:6-19
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for July 19, 2010 to July 25, 2010,
“Redemption”
by Gene Pistilli
for July 25, 2010,
read July 25, 2010
&
Colossians 2:6-19 (The Message)
Luke 11:9-11 (NLT)
Psalm 100:1-3 (NLT) (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing”
and sermon, “Buyer Beware”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
July 25, 2010
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
&
Colossians 2:6-10
Colossians 2:6-15
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for July 19, 2010 to July 25, 2010,
“Redemption”
by Gene Pistilli
for July 22, 2010,
read July 22, 2010

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,240+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Focused on the Truth

On Christ alone
the fullness of God
not on false idols
or the things of this earth

Focus on the Truth
on love that is God
cling to his word
and follow the way of the cross

July 24, 2010
Colossians 2:6-19
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for July 19, 2010 to July 25, 2010,
“Redemption”
by Gene Pistilli
for July 25, 2010,
read July 25, 2010
&
Colossians 2:6-19 (The Message)
Luke 11:9-11 (NLT)
Psalm 100:1-3 (NLT) (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing”
and sermon, “Buyer Beware”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
July 25, 2010
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
&
Colossians 2:6-10
Colossians 2:6-15
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for July 19, 2010 to July 25, 2010,
“Redemption”
by Gene Pistilli
for July 22, 2010,
read July 22, 2010


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,240+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Empty Without Him

The void, nothingness
all of creation
empty without him
through Christ all came to be

All of God present
in the fullness of Christ
how to see the father
look no further than the son

We may see our creator
in the face of the man on the cross
sacrificing himself for us
that we would be redeemed from the lost


July 24, 2010
Colossians 2:6-19
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for July 19, 2010 to July 25, 2010,
“Redemption”
by Gene Pistilli
for July 25, 2010,
read July 25, 2010
&
Colossians 2:6-19 (The Message)
Luke 11:9-11 (NLT)
Psalm 100:1-3 (NLT) (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing”
and sermon, “Buyer Beware”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
July 25, 2010
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
&
Colossians 2:6-10
Colossians 2:6-15
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for July 19, 2010 to July 25, 2010,
“Redemption”
by Gene Pistilli
for July 22, 2010,
read July 22, 2010


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,240+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Something that Just Is

The fullness of Christ
of God with us
now and forever
nothing to discern or to find
something that just is

Nothing to figure out
nothing to achieve
only to submit to the Christ
to turn and to believe

Washed in the waters
cleansed of our stain
rising with Christ
to spread the good news
to rise with him again

July 24, 2010
Colossians 2:6-19
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for July 19, 2010 to July 25, 2010,
“Redemption”
by Gene Pistilli
for July 25, 2010,
read July 25, 2010
&
Colossians 2:6-19 (The Message)
Luke 11:9-11 (NLT)
Psalm 100:1-3 (NLT) (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing”
and sermon, “Buyer Beware”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
July 25, 2010
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
&
Colossians 2:6-10
Colossians 2:6-15
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for July 19, 2010 to July 25, 2010,
“Redemption”
by Gene Pistilli
for July 22, 2010,
read July 22, 2010
&
2 Kings 5:1-14
Psalm 30
Luke 10:16-20
Galatians 6:7-10
Psalm 36:5-10 (United Methodist Hymnal #771)
Worship Theme: “The high cost of freedom”
and sermon, “The Cost of Freedom”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
July 4, 2010
Independence Day
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
&
Galatians 1:12
Galatians 1:15-17

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 20,650+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Entering into His Fullness

Entering into Christ
in the baptism of believers
dying to our old selves
rising as new creations
the fullness of God
in the way he walked on earth
guiding our steps hereafter
leading to eternal birth


July 24, 2010
Colossians 2:6-19
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for July 19, 2010 to July 25, 2010,
“Redemption”
by Gene Pistilli
for July 25, 2010,
read July 25, 2010
&
Colossians 2:6-19 (The Message)
Luke 11:9-11 (NLT)
Psalm 100:1-3 (NLT) (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing”
and sermon, “Buyer Beware”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
July 25, 2010
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
&
Colossians 2:6-10
Colossians 2:6-15
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for July 19, 2010 to July 25, 2010,
“Redemption”
by Gene Pistilli
for July 22, 2010,
read July 22, 2010
&
2 Kings 5:1-14
Psalm 30
Luke 10:16-20
Galatians 6:7-10
Psalm 36:5-10 (United Methodist Hymnal #771)
Worship Theme: “The high cost of freedom”
and sermon, “The Cost of Freedom”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
July 4, 2010
Independence Day
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
&
Galatians 1:12
Galatians 1:15-17

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,240+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

The Fullness of Christ

The completeness of Christ
the fullness of our master
the love of all
written in his blood
the stain he carried
redemption of our sin
nothing to be studied
something that simply is.

July 24, 2010
Colossians 2:6-19
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for July 19, 2010 to July 25, 2010,
“Redemption”
by Gene Pistilli
for July 25, 2010,
read July 25, 2010
&
Colossians 2:6-19 (The Message)
Luke 11:9-11 (NLT)
Psalm 100:1-3 (NLT) (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing”
and sermon, “Buyer Beware”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
July 25, 2010
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
&
Colossians 2:6-10
Colossians 2:6-15
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for July 19, 2010 to July 25, 2010,
“Redemption”
by Gene Pistilli
for July 22, 2010,
read July 22, 2010

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,240+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

What Would We Do (WWWD)

What would we do
if we really lived Jesus
if we listened to his command
and truly loved our neighbors

What would we leave behind
in the race of our life
what voices would we cast off
if we cleaved only to the Christ?


July 24, 2010
Colossians 2:6-19
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for July 19, 2010 to July 25, 2010,
“Redemption”
by Gene Pistilli
for July 25, 2010,
read July 25, 2010
&
Colossians 2:6-19 (The Message)
Luke 11:9-11 (NLT)
Psalm 100:1-3 (NLT) (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing”
and sermon, “Buyer Beware”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
July 25, 2010
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
&
Colossians 2:6-10
Colossians 2:6-15
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for July 19, 2010 to July 25, 2010,
“Redemption”
by Gene Pistilli
for July 22, 2010,
read July 22, 2010
&
Hebrews 12:1
Hebrews 12:1-3
&
Day 305, “The Race of Life”, in
“Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,
by Henry Gariepy
http://books.google.com/books?id=9tjVtRt3TUMC&pg=PP1&dq=henry+gariepy&ei=6tqBSqLVDJiQyQT4i9DOCg#v=onepage&q=&f=false
read July 23, 2010 and July 24, 2010

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,240+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Received Christ

We have received Christ
a gift beyond measure
in our baptism dying
in rising, we rise with him

The Spirit descending
like a dove or tongues of fire
Christ living within us
his Spirit guiding our feet

Live him, so we are told
the apostle to the Gentiles
sent to the ends of the earth
to do our master’s will

Going as he was sent
commissioned by the father
a small expression of his grace
his love for us unending.

July 24, 2010
Colossians 2:6-19
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for July 19, 2010 to July 25, 2010,
“Redemption”
by Gene Pistilli
for July 25, 2010,
read July 25, 2010
&
Colossians 2:6-19 (The Message)
Luke 11:9-11 (NLT)
Psalm 100:1-3 (NLT) (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing”
and sermon, “Buyer Beware”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
July 25, 2010
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
&
Colossians 2:6-10
Colossians 2:6-15
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for July 19, 2010 to July 25, 2010,
“Redemption”
by Gene Pistilli
for July 22, 2010,
read July 22, 2010

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,130+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Everything of God

Nothing left out
if we just open our eyes
able to see God
everything of the father
revealed in the son
all of the creator
in our savior
all of this love.

July 24, 2010
Colossians 2:6-19
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for July 19, 2010 to July 25, 2010,
“Redemption”
by Gene Pistilli
for July 25, 2010,
read July 25, 2010
&
Colossians 2:6-19 (The Message)
Luke 11:9-11 (NLT)
Psalm 100:1-3 (NLT) (Call to Worship)
Worship Theme: “Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing”
and sermon, “Buyer Beware”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pastorruthfoss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
July 25, 2010
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
&
Colossians 2:6-10
Colossians 2:6-15
and
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for July 19, 2010 to July 25, 2010,
“Redemption”
by Gene Pistilli
for July 22, 2010,
read July 22, 2010

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,130+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.