the curving progress of time – v2

hands turning, from the beginning

from the time when time began

only relative to the past

our place in creation

the curving progress of time

a ray spreading,

not a line without beginning,

from beginning to eternity

time without end

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edited January 11, 2014

the curving progress of time – v2

January 6, 2014

the curving progress of time

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/01/the-curving-progress-of-time.html

Revelations 21:1-6a

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Ecclesiastes 3:1-13

Revelations 21:1-6

Psalm 8:1-9

Matthew 2:1-12

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remaining goats – v2

despite our best efforts

even if we attempt to be faithful

serving our neighbors

but not doing enough

remaining goats

thinking of ourselves

our own comfort

even when we want to share

not trusting enough

to give all we have

to give our whole lives to God

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edited January 9, 2014

remaining goats – v2

January 4, 2014

remaining goats

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Matthew 25:31-46

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Ecclesiastes 3:1-13

Revelations 21:1-6

Psalm 8:1-9

Matthew 2:1-12

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Theophany - Epiphany

Divine appointment

holy revelation

theophany – epiphany

in the star of Jesus

seeking, finding

coming before the Christ-child

born to save us

to redeem us from death

bowing before Him

worshiping the Savior

born to save us

to die for our sin

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January 6, 2014

Epiphany Sunday

Matthew 2:1-12

Micah 5:2

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Revelations 21:1-6

Psalm 8:1-9

Matthew 2:1-12

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The King long foretold

the Messiah long promised
the King long foretold
delivered to God’s people
from the womb of Mary
the light upon the earth
God here with us
by the virgin’s holy birth
and His name is Jesus


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January 6, 2014
Epiphany Sunday
Matthew 2:1-12
Micah 5:2
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Revelations 21:1-6
Psalm 8:1-9
Matthew 2:1-12

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Here upon the earth

a star in the heavens

to call to guide them

a moment pure

under star light

the divine descended

here upon the earth

their journey rewarded

bowing before the Christ

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January 6, 2014

Epiphany Sunday

Matthew 2:1-12

Micah 5:2

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Ecclesiastes 3:1-13

Revelations 21:1-6

Psalm 8:1-9

Matthew 2:1-12

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the curving progress of time

only relative to the past

our place in creation

the curving progress of time

a ray spreading,

not a line itself,

from beginning to eternity

time without end

------

January 6, 2014

Revelations 31:1-6a

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Ecclesiastes 3:1-13

Revelations 21:1-6

Psalm 8:1-9

Matthew 2:1-12

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the arc of time

seated in the place

within the breadth of creation

the beginning, the end

beyond our comprehension

placed in this moment

the arc of time

God over all

outside of the bounds

the limits of time

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January 6, 2014

Revelations 21:1-6a

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Ecclesiastes 3:1-13

Revelations 21:1-6

Psalm 8:1-9

Matthew 2:1-12

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remaining goats

despite our best efforts

even if we attempt to be faithful

not doing enough

remaining goats

thinking of ourselves

our own comfort

even when we want to share

not trusting enough

to give all we have

to give our lives to God

------

January 4, 2014

Matthew 25:31-46

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Ecclesiastes 3:1-13

Revelations 21:1-6

Psalm 8:1-9

Matthew 2:1-12

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Psalm 8

Between the beginning and the end

the Alpha and the Omega

our lives lived out

between the names of God

Holding creation

ours for a short while, a whisper

given dominion, control

between the names of God

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January 2, 2014

Psalm 8

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Psalm 8:1-9

Matthew 2:1-12

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a prayer of resolution – v2

A prayer of resolution

to treasure each moment

to walk more closely with you

all of our days.

A prayer of resolution

to be more faithful

open to the season

your call upon our lives.

A prayer of resolution

of changing from my past

wanting to walk nearer

to my Savior at last.

------

Edited January 1, 2014

a prayer of resolution – v2

January 1, 2014

a prayer of resolution

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/01/a-prayer-of-resolution.html

Ecclesiastes 3:1-13

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Psalm 8:1-9

Matthew 2:1-12

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a prayer of resolution

A prayer of resolution

to treasure each moment

to walk more closely with you

all of our days.

A prayer of resolution

to be more faithful

open to the season

your call upon our lives.

------

January 1, 2014

Ecclesiastes 3:1-13

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Psalm 8:1-9

Matthew 2:1-12

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adorned

adorned, covered,

with jewels, embroidery

fashioned of heaven

for the wedding, the bridegroom

the New Jerusalem

heaven on earth

prepared, made ready

for the wedding, for Christ

------

January 1, 2014

Revelations 21:1-6

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Ecclesiastes 3:1-13

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from that humble city

from that humble city

the other side of the tracks

placed in the manger

his stable bed

the light come

as long foretold

the light of heaven

for us to behold.

------

January 1, 2014

Matthew 2:1-12

Micah 5:2

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Ecclesiastes 3:1-13

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Psalm 8:1-9

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for our days only

dominion, control

placed in creation

the world You created

for our days only

dominion on earth

over the planet

the creatures

all living things

for our days only

to cherish, to guard

to leave for others

dominion, control

over all of creation

------

January 1, 2014

Psalm 8:1-9

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Ecclesiastes 3:1-13

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A time to pull up weeds

the ground frozen

under a blanket of white

yet the scripture speaking

a  time to pull up weeds

a time to cast away

the unwelcome member

the part remaining

to be cast out

------

January 1, 2014

Ecclesiastes 3:1-13

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Matthew 2:1-12

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