live for the Father – v2

do not fear the reproach of man
to please them in their sight
do not make them false idols,
stand fast in your faith
do what is right…
 
live for the Father,
for our Creator God in heaven,
His still small voice,
stand fast in your faith
stay on the path…
 
stay within the sheepfold
within the arms of Jesus
listen to the Spirit
guide your every step
stand fast in your faith…
 
stand fast in your faith
cleave to your Father,
go where He leads you,
walk rightly on the path
God has written for you…
 
==============
Edited July 20, 2025
live for the Father – v2
 
Based on #Isaiah51:7
Based on #Psalm34:4–6
Based on Psalm 34:1-22
Based on #Proverbs29:25
Based on #Proverbs15:31-32
Based on #John10:1-18
Men’s group meeting, July 19, 2025
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2, Large Group, July 14, 2025
further discussions in Small Group
July 19, 2025
a snare, a trap
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/a-snare-trap.html
Men’s group meeting, July 19, 2025
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2, Large Group, July 14, 2025
further discussions in Small Group
July 18, 2025
In the eyes of God – 2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/in-eyes-of-god-2.html
Based on #Proverbs29:25
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2, Large Group, July 14, 2025
further discussions in Small Group
 
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, and 2025. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
 
Poetry, poem, God, Christ, Spirit, love, grace, regeneration, Proverbs 29, Proverbs15, John 10, Psalm 34, Isaiah 51, sin, confession, prayer, repentance, Fear of Man,
 
#poetry #poem #God #Christ #Spirit #sin #confession #prayer #repentance #FearofMan

live for the Father

do not fear the reproach of man
to be pleasing in their sight
stand fast in your faith
doing what is right…
 
live for the Father,
for our Creator God in heaven,
stand fast in your faith
staying on the path…
 
stay within the sheepfold
within the arms of Jesus
listen to the Spirit
guiding your every step…
 
stand fast in your faith
cleaving to your Father,
walk rightly on the path
God has written for you…
 
==============
July 19, 2025
live for the Father
 
Based on #Isaiah51:7
Based on #Psalm34:4–6
Based on Psalm 34:1-22
Based on #Proverbs29:25
Based on #Proverbs15:31-32
Based on #John10:1-18
Men’s group meeting, July 19, 2025
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2, Large Group, July 14, 2025
further discussions in Small Group
July 19, 2025
a snare, a trap
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/a-snare-trap.html
Based on #Isaiah51:7
Based on #Psalm34:4–6
Based on #Proverbs29:25
Based on #Proverbs15:31-32
Based on #John10:1-18
Men’s group meeting, July 19, 2025
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2, Large Group, July 14, 2025
further discussions in Small Group
July 18, 2025
In the eyes of God – 2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/in-eyes-of-god-2.html
Based on #Proverbs29:25
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2, Large Group, July 14, 2025
further discussions in Small Group
 
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, and 2025. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
 
Poetry, poem, God, Christ, Spirit, love, grace, regeneration, Proverbs 29, Proverbs15, John 10, Psalm 34, Isaiah 51, sin, confession, prayer, repentance, Fear of Man,
 
#poetry #poem #God #Christ #Spirit #sin #confession #prayer #repentance #FearofMan

a snare, a trap

fear of man, or approval,
recognition, an idol,
a way of separating
from our rightful worship
of You, Almighty God…
 
a feedback loop, reinforcing,
a field of landmines before us
watching where we step
losing our focus, our desire,
to walk with You, oh Lord…
 
forgetting Your scripture,
your promise of protection,
safe within the sheepfold,
behind the gate of Christ,
our risen Lord and Savior…
 
fear of man controls us
when we lose sight of You, Father,
seeking our identity in the world
not within Your assurance,
life forever more…
 
==============
July 19, 2025
a snare, a trap
 
Based on #Proverbs29:25
Based on #Proverbs15:31-32
Based on #John10:1-18
Men’s group meeting, July 19, 2025
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2, Large Group, July 14, 2025
further discussions in Small Group
July 18, 2025
In the eyes of God – 2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/in-eyes-of-god-2.html
Based on #Proverbs29:25
re:generation, Step 6, Repent, Week 2, Large Group, July 14, 2025
further discussions in Small Group
 
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, and 2025. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
 
Poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, love, grace, regeneration, Proverbs 29, Proverbs15, John 10, sin, confession, prayer, repentance, Fear of Man,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #sin #confession #prayer #repentance #FearofMan

Actors – v2

Actors, donning the mask of another,
Wearing our giving on our sleeves,
Like those in scripture, in public,
Seeking attention, fame, fortune,
In the eyes of our neighbors,
Broken vessels of clay…
 
Actors, hypocrites, seeking attention,
Comparing ourselves to others,
All of us disingenuous, artificial,
Focused solely on ourselves,
Not humbly giving, in secret,
Broken vessels of clay…
 
---------------- 
Edited June 24, 2024
Actors – v2
 
May 28, 2024
Actors
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/actors.html
May 28, 2024
The fear of man
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/the-fear-of-man.html
Edited May 28, 2024
All about the optics – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/all-about-optics-v2.html
Edited May 28, 2024
Praise is an illusion – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/praise-is-illusion-v2.html
Sermon May 26, 2024
“The Optics of Giving”
Pastor Peter Hubbard
North Hills Church
Based on Matthew 6:1-4
Proverbs 29:25
Luke 18:11-12
1 Timothy 6:17-19
Matthew 5:16
1 Chronicles 29:9, 11-14, 17b.
Psalm 25:15
&
Sermon May 19, 2024
“Loving our enemies”
Based on Matthew 5:38-48
&
Sermon May 12, 2024
“Stop Swearing”
Based on Matthew 5:33-37
 
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, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
 
poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, grace, faith, Matthew 6, Proverbs 29, giving, optics, status, actors, hypocrites,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #grace #faith #Matthew6 #Proverbs29 #giving #optics #status #actors #hypocrites

The fear of man – v2

Centered on self,
on approval of others,
seeking status, praise,
here in the world…
 
The fear of man,
judgement, disapproval,
focused on humans,
not on heaven above…
 
Creating a façade,
an artifice, reinforcing,
an inner voice mantra,
echoes of praise…
 
The fear of man,
only, seeking praises,
cleaving to the flesh,
not to eternal God…
 
---------------- 
Edited June 20, 2024
The fear of man – v2
 
Edited May 28, 2024
All about the optics – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/all-about-optics-v2.html
Edited May 28, 2024
Praise is an illusion – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/praise-is-illusion-v2.html
Sermon May 26, 2024
“The Optics of Giving”
Pastor Peter Hubbard
North Hills Church
Based on Matthew 6:1-4
Proverbs 29:25
 
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, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
 
poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, grace, faith, Matthew 6, Proverbs 29,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #grace #faith #Matthew6 #Proverbs29

In bondage – v2

Seeking earthly approval,
Human judgement, praise,
Enslaved, prisoners, trapped,
In bondage within our spirit,
Destroyed our own lives…
 
Lost days, years, striving,
Chasing earthly treasure,
Seeking approval in this life,
Reward from our peers,
From hearts of broken clay…
 
We need to let go, to release,
No longer seeking approval,
Raising our eyes to heaven,
Seeking approval, praise,
From our loving God above…
 
Lost days can be redeemed,
As we strive forward,
As we seek to live into,
Our calling, our purpose,
For the kingdom of God…
 
---------------- 
Edited June 17, 2024
In bondage – v2
 
Edited/merged June 3, 2024
Focus on the eternal – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/focus-on-eternal-v3.html
Edited June 3, 2024
All of this is dust – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/all-of-this-is-dust-v2.html
Based on 1 John 2:17
and Genesis 3:19
&
Edited June 2, 2024
Bondage – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/bondage-v3.html
Edited May 31, 2024
Chains of our own making – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/too-many-people-are-actors-on-stage.html
Edited May 31, 2024
Chains of our own making – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/chains-of-our-own-making-v2.html
May 31, 2024
Praise is a drug
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/praise-is-drug.html
Edited May 31, 2024
Praise is fleeting – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/praise-is-fleeting-v2.html
May 30, 2024
Praise is fleeting
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/praise-is-fleeting.html
May 30, 2024
Chains of our own making
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/chains-of-our-own-making.html
May 30, 2024
Bondage
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/bondage.html
Edited May 30, 2024
A trap, a snare – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/a-trap-snare-v2.html
May 28, 2024
Actors
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/actors.html
May 28, 2024
The fear of man
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/the-fear-of-man.html
Edited May 28, 2024
All about the optics – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/all-about-optics-v2.html
Edited May 28, 2024
Praise is an illusion – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/praise-is-illusion-v2.html
Sermon May 26, 2024
“The Optics of Giving”
Pastor Peter Hubbard
North Hills Church
Based on Matthew 6:1-4
Proverbs 29:25
 
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, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
 
poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, grace, faith, Matthew 6, Proverbs 29,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #grace #faith #Matthew6 #Proverbs29

Praise is a drug – v2

Praise is a drug,
an elixir, a potion,
praise on this earth,
numbing our spirits, our souls...
 
The fear of man is a poison,
a lie we tell ourselves,
fear is death, corrosive,
numbing our spirits, our souls...
 
Praise is a drug,
needing a fix, reinforcement,
pushing the rise of the self,
numbing our spirits, our soul…
 
---------------- 
Edited June 4, 2024
Praise is a drug – v2
 

Edited May 31, 2024
Praise is fleeting – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/praise-is-fleeting-v2.html
May 30, 2024
Chains of our own making
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/chains-of-our-own-making.html
May 30, 2024
Bondage
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/bondage.html
Edited May 30, 2024
A trap, a snare – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/a-trap-snare-v2.html
May 28, 2024
Actors
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/actors.html
May 28, 2024
The fear of man
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/the-fear-of-man.html
Edited May 28, 2024
All about the optics – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/all-about-optics-v2.html
Edited May 28, 2024
Praise is an illusion – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/praise-is-illusion-v2.html
Sermon May 26, 2024
“The Optics of Giving”
Pastor Peter Hubbard
North Hills Church
Based on Matthew 6:1-4
Proverbs 29:25
Luke 18:11-12
1 Timothy 6:17-19
Matthew 5:16
1 Chronicles 29:9, 11-14, 17b.
Psalm 25:15
&
Sermon May 19, 2024
“Loving our enemies”
Based on Matthew 5:38-48
&
Sermon May 12, 2024
“Stop Swearing”
Based on Matthew 5:33-37
 
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, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
 
poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, grace, faith, Matthew 6, Proverbs 29, Sermon on the Mount, giving, optics, status, actors, hypocrites,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #grace #faith #Matthew6 #Proverbs29 #giving #optics #status #actors #hypocrites

Too long have I been broken – v2

Too long have I been broken,
unsure of my direction, my purpose,
feeling certain that I am on the wrong path,
but not knowing how to change, to turn,
anxiety, depression, worry the chains I carry,
wanting to have meaning in my life, a calling,
to find love in this life, hope in my dreams…
 
Too long have I been broken,
choosing to follow, to bend my will,
to set down my hopes, my dreams, trapped,
soldiering on, ever, head down, eyes forward,
not seeing what I have lost, what I didn’t choose,
lost in the world, on a path not my own, wandering,
unsure of anything, within my spirit, my soul…
 
Too long have I been broken,
but God still reaches for me, for each of us,
calling us by name, for a calling, a purpose,
loving us as we are, even though we curse Him,
when we stray, we wander, God still makes a way,
a path for us to follow, to turn, to find a hope, a hope,
a reason for our living, meaning for our days…
 
---------------- 
Edited June 3, 2024
Too long have I been broken – v2
 
&
Edited June 3, 2024
In bondage
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/in-bondage.html
&
Edited/merged June 3, 2024
Focus on the eternal – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/focus-on-eternal-v3.html
Edited June 3, 2024
All of this is dust – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/all-of-this-is-dust-v2.html
Based on 1 John 2:17
and Genesis 3:19
&
June 2, 2024
Too long have I been broken
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/too-long-have-i-been-broken.html
&
Edited June 2, 2024
Bondage – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/bondage-v3.html
Edited May 31, 2024
Chains of our own making – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/too-many-people-are-actors-on-stage.html
Edited May 31, 2024
Chains of our own making – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/chains-of-our-own-making-v2.html
May 31, 2024
Praise is a drug
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/praise-is-drug.html
Edited May 31, 2024
Praise is fleeting – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/praise-is-fleeting-v2.html
May 30, 2024
Praise is fleeting
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/praise-is-fleeting.html
May 30, 2024
Chains of our own making
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/chains-of-our-own-making.html
May 30, 2024
Bondage
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/bondage.html
Edited May 30, 2024
A trap, a snare – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/a-trap-snare-v2.html
May 28, 2024
Actors
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/actors.html
May 28, 2024
The fear of man
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/the-fear-of-man.html
Edited May 28, 2024
All about the optics – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/all-about-optics-v2.html
Edited May 28, 2024
Praise is an illusion – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/praise-is-illusion-v2.html
Sermon May 26, 2024
“The Optics of Giving”
Pastor Peter Hubbard
North Hills Church
Based on Matthew 6:1-4
Proverbs 29:25
Luke 18:11-12
1 Timothy 6:17-19
Matthew 5:16
1 Chronicles 29:9, 11-14, 17b.
Psalm 25:15
&
Sermon May 19, 2024
“Loving our enemies”
Based on Matthew 5:38-48
&
Sermon May 12, 2024
“Stop Swearing”
Based on Matthew 5:33-37
 
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, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
 
poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, grace, faith, Matthew 6, Proverbs 29, Sermon on the Mount, giving, optics, status, actors, hypocrites,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #grace #faith #Matthew6 #Proverbs29 #giving #optics #status #actors #hypocrites

In bondage

Seeking earthly approval,
Human judgement, praise,
Enslaved, a prisoner, trapped,
In bondage within our spirit,
Destroyed our own lives…
 
Lost days, years, striving,
Chasing earthly treasure,
Seeking approval in this life,
Reward from our peers,
From hearts of broken clay…
 
Needing to let go, to release,
No longer seeking approval,
Raising our eyes to heaven,
Seeking approval, praise,
From our loving God above…
 
---------------- 
Edited June 3, 2024
In bondage
 
Edited/merged June 3, 2024
Focus on the eternal – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/focus-on-eternal-v3.html
Edited June 3, 2024
All of this is dust – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/all-of-this-is-dust-v2.html
Based on 1 John 2:17
and Genesis 3:19
&
Edited June 2, 2024
Bondage – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/bondage-v3.html
Edited May 31, 2024
Chains of our own making – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/too-many-people-are-actors-on-stage.html
Edited May 31, 2024
Chains of our own making – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/chains-of-our-own-making-v2.html
May 31, 2024
Praise is a drug
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/praise-is-drug.html
Edited May 31, 2024
Praise is fleeting – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/praise-is-fleeting-v2.html
May 30, 2024
Praise is fleeting
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/praise-is-fleeting.html
May 30, 2024
Chains of our own making
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/chains-of-our-own-making.html
May 30, 2024
Bondage
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/bondage.html
Edited May 30, 2024
A trap, a snare – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/a-trap-snare-v2.html
May 28, 2024
Actors
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/actors.html
May 28, 2024
The fear of man
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/the-fear-of-man.html
Edited May 28, 2024
All about the optics – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/all-about-optics-v2.html
Edited May 28, 2024
Praise is an illusion – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/praise-is-illusion-v2.html
Sermon May 26, 2024
“The Optics of Giving”
Pastor Peter Hubbard
North Hills Church
Based on Matthew 6:1-4
Proverbs 29:25
Luke 18:11-12
1 Timothy 6:17-19
Matthew 5:16
1 Chronicles 29:9, 11-14, 17b.
Psalm 25:15
&
Sermon May 19, 2024
“Loving our enemies”
Based on Matthew 5:38-48
&
Sermon May 12, 2024
“Stop Swearing”
Based on Matthew 5:33-37
 
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, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
 
poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, grace, faith, Matthew 6, Proverbs 29, Sermon on the Mount, giving, optics, status, actors, hypocrites,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #grace #faith #Matthew6 #Proverbs29 #giving #optics #status #actors #hypocrites

Too long have I been broken

Too long have I been broken,
Unsure of my direction, my purpose,
Feeling certain that I am on the wrong path,
But not knowing how to change,
Anxiety, depression, worry the chains I carry,
Wanting to have meaning in my life, a calling,
to find love in this life, hope in my dreams…
 
Too long have I been broken,
Choosing to follow, to bend my will,
To set down my hopes, my dreams, trapped,
Soldiering on, ever, head down, eyes forward,
Not seeing what I have lost, what I didn’t choose,
Lost in the world, on a path not my own, wandering,
Unsure of anything, within my spirit, my soul…
 
---------------- 
June 2, 2024
Too long have I been broken
 
Edited June 2, 2024
Bondage – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/06/bondage-v3.html
Sermon May 26, 2024
“The Optics of Giving”
Pastor Peter Hubbard
North Hills Church
Based on Matthew 6:1-4
Proverbs 29:25
 
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, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
 
poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, faith, Proverbs 29, optics, status, actors, calling, purpose,
 
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Bondage – v3

Seeking approval,
Human judgement,
Enslaved, a prisoner,
In bondage within our spirit,
Destroyed our own lives…
 
Lost days, years,
Chasing earthly treasure,
Seeking approval in this life,
Reward from our peers,
From broken clay…
 
Needing to let go,
No longer seeking approval,
Raising our eyes to heaven,
Seeking approval, praise,
From God above…
 
---------------- 
Edited June 2, 2024
Bondage – v3
 
Edited May 31, 2024
Bondage – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/bondage-v2.html
Edited May 31, 2024
Chains of our own making – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/too-many-people-are-actors-on-stage.html
Edited May 31, 2024
Chains of our own making – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/chains-of-our-own-making-v2.html
May 31, 2024
Praise is a drug
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/praise-is-drug.html
Edited May 31, 2024
Praise is fleeting – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/praise-is-fleeting-v2.html
May 30, 2024
Praise is fleeting
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/praise-is-fleeting.html
May 30, 2024
Chains of our own making
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/chains-of-our-own-making.html
May 30, 2024
Bondage
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/bondage.html
Edited May 30, 2024
A trap, a snare – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/a-trap-snare-v2.html
May 28, 2024
Actors
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/actors.html
May 28, 2024
The fear of man
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/the-fear-of-man.html
Edited May 28, 2024
All about the optics – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/all-about-optics-v2.html
Edited May 28, 2024
Praise is an illusion – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/praise-is-illusion-v2.html
Sermon May 26, 2024
“The Optics of Giving”
Pastor Peter Hubbard
North Hills Church
Based on Matthew 6:1-4
Proverbs 29:25
Luke 18:11-12
1 Timothy 6:17-19
Matthew 5:16
1 Chronicles 29:9, 11-14, 17b.
Psalm 25:15
&
Sermon May 19, 2024
“Loving our enemies”
Based on Matthew 5:38-48
&
Sermon May 12, 2024
“Stop Swearing”
Based on Matthew 5:33-37
 
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, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
 
poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, faith, Matthew 6, Proverbs 29, Sermon on the Mount, giving, optics, status, actors,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #faith #Matthew6 #Proverbs29 #optics #status #actors

Bondage – v2

Seeking approval,
Human judgement,
Enslaved, a prisoner,
In bondage of our spirit,
Destroyed our own lives…
 
Needing to let go,
No longer seeking approval,
Raising our eyes to heaven,
Seeking approval, praise,
From God above…
 
Lost days, years,
Chasing earthly treasure,
Seeking approval in this life,
Reward from our peers,
From broken clay…
 
---------------- 
Edited May 31, 2024
Bondage – v2
 
Edited May 31, 2024
Chains of our own making – v3
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/too-many-people-are-actors-on-stage.html
Edited May 31, 2024
Chains of our own making – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/chains-of-our-own-making-v2.html
May 31, 2024
Praise is a drug
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/praise-is-drug.html
Edited May 31, 2024
Praise is fleeting – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/praise-is-fleeting-v2.html
May 30, 2024
Praise is fleeting
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/praise-is-fleeting.html
May 30, 2024
Chains of our own making
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/chains-of-our-own-making.html
May 30, 2024
Bondage
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/bondage.html
Edited May 30, 2024
A trap, a snare – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/a-trap-snare-v2.html
May 28, 2024
Actors
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/actors.html
May 28, 2024
The fear of man
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/the-fear-of-man.html
Edited May 28, 2024
All about the optics – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/all-about-optics-v2.html
Edited May 28, 2024
Praise is an illusion – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/praise-is-illusion-v2.html
Sermon May 26, 2024
“The Optics of Giving”
Pastor Peter Hubbard
North Hills Church
Based on Matthew 6:1-4
Proverbs 29:25
Luke 18:11-12
1 Timothy 6:17-19
Matthew 5:16
1 Chronicles 29:9, 11-14, 17b.
Psalm 25:15
&
Sermon May 19, 2024
“Loving our enemies”
Based on Matthew 5:38-48
&
Sermon May 12, 2024
“Stop Swearing”
Based on Matthew 5:33-37
 
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, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
 
poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, grace, faith, Matthew 6, Proverbs 29, Sermon on the Mount, giving, optics, status, actors, hypocrites,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #grace #faith #Matthew6 #Proverbs29 #giving #optics #status #actors #hypocrites

Chains of our own making – v3

Seeking their approval,
From the crowd, the chorus,
Carrying heavy weights,
Chains of our own making,
Not being at peace, centered,
Fearing the judgment of man,
Not the approval of God…
 
Seeking acknowledgement,
Credit for our giving, our charity,
Our empty gestures, appearance,
An affect, a charade, a canard,
All about the optics, the praise,
Fearing the judgment of man,
Not the approval of God…
 
Lost, self-centered, striving,
For attention, for earthy praise,
Applause for our weak efforts,
Credit for the lies we tell ourselves,
In these moments, our actions,
Fearing the judgement of man,
Not the approval of God…
 
Too many are actors on the stage,
Playing a part, seeking applause,
Recognition for their every move,
They are not authentic, genuine,
giving with a servant's heart,
Only fearing the judgement of man,
Not the approval of God…
 
---------------- 
Edited May 31, 2024
Chains of our own making – v3
 
Edited May 31, 2024
Chains of our own making – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/chains-of-our-own-making-v2.html
May 31, 2024
Praise is a drug
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/praise-is-drug.html
Edited May 31, 2024
Praise is fleeting – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/praise-is-fleeting-v2.html
May 30, 2024
Praise is fleeting
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/praise-is-fleeting.html
May 30, 2024
Chains of our own making
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/chains-of-our-own-making.html
May 30, 2024
Bondage
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/bondage.html
Edited May 30, 2024
A trap, a snare – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/a-trap-snare-v2.html
May 28, 2024
Actors
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/actors.html
May 28, 2024
The fear of man
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/the-fear-of-man.html
Edited May 28, 2024
All about the optics – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/all-about-optics-v2.html
Edited May 28, 2024
Praise is an illusion – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/praise-is-illusion-v2.html
Sermon May 26, 2024
“The Optics of Giving”
Pastor Peter Hubbard
North Hills Church
Based on Matthew 6:1-4
Proverbs 29:25
Luke 18:11-12
1 Timothy 6:17-19
Matthew 5:16
1 Chronicles 29:9, 11-14, 17b.
Psalm 25:15
&
Sermon May 19, 2024
“Loving our enemies”
Based on Matthew 5:38-48
&
Sermon May 12, 2024
“Stop Swearing”
Based on Matthew 5:33-37
 
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, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
 
poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, grace, faith, Matthew 6, Proverbs 29, Sermon on the Mount, giving, optics, status, actors, hypocrites,
 
#poetry #God #Matthew6 #Proverbs29 #optics #status #actors #hypocrites

Chains of our own making – v2

Seeking their approval,
Carrying heavy weights,
Chains of our own making,
Fearing the judgment of man,
Not the approval of God…
 
Seeking acknowledgement,
Credit for our giving, our charity,
All about the optics, the praise,
Fearing the judgment of man,
Not the approval of God…
 
Lost, self-centered, striving,
For attention, for earthy praise,
In the moments, our actions,
Fearing the judgement of man,
Not the approval of God…
 
---------------- 
Edited May 31, 2024
Chains of our own making – v2
 
May 31, 2024
Praise is a drug
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/praise-is-drug.html
Edited May 31, 2024
Praise is fleeting – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/praise-is-fleeting-v2.html
May 30, 2024
Praise is fleeting
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/praise-is-fleeting.html
May 30, 2024
Chains of our own making
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/chains-of-our-own-making.html
May 30, 2024
Bondage
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/bondage.html
Edited May 30, 2024
A trap, a snare – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/a-trap-snare-v2.html
May 28, 2024
Actors
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/actors.html
May 28, 2024
The fear of man
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/the-fear-of-man.html
Edited May 28, 2024
All about the optics – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/all-about-optics-v2.html
Edited May 28, 2024
Praise is an illusion – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/praise-is-illusion-v2.html
Sermon May 26, 2024
“The Optics of Giving”
Pastor Peter Hubbard
North Hills Church
Based on Matthew 6:1-4
Proverbs 29:25
Luke 18:11-12
1 Timothy 6:17-19
Matthew 5:16
1 Chronicles 29:9, 11-14, 17b.
Psalm 25:15
&
Sermon May 19, 2024
“Loving our enemies”
Based on Matthew 5:38-48
&
Sermon May 12, 2024
“Stop Swearing”
Based on Matthew 5:33-37
 
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, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
 
poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, grace, faith, Matthew 6, Proverbs 29, Sermon on the Mount, giving, optics, status, actors, hypocrites,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #grace #faith #Matthew6 #Proverbs29 #giving #optics #status #actors #hypocrites

Praise is a drug

Praise is a drug,
An elixir, a potion,
Praise on this earth,
Numbs our spirits, our souls...
 
The fear of man is a poison,
A lie we tell ourselves,
Fear is death, corrosive,
Numbing our spirits, our souls ...
 
---------------- 
May 31, 2024
Praise is a drug
 
Edited May 31, 2024
Praise is fleeting – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/praise-is-fleeting-v2.html
May 30, 2024
Chains of our own making
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/chains-of-our-own-making.html
May 30, 2024
Bondage
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/bondage.html
Edited May 30, 2024
A trap, a snare – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/a-trap-snare-v2.html
May 28, 2024
Actors
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/actors.html
May 28, 2024
The fear of man
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/the-fear-of-man.html
Edited May 28, 2024
All about the optics – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/all-about-optics-v2.html
Edited May 28, 2024
Praise is an illusion – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/praise-is-illusion-v2.html
Sermon May 26, 2024
“The Optics of Giving”
Pastor Peter Hubbard
North Hills Church
Based on Matthew 6:1-4
Proverbs 29:25
Luke 18:11-12
1 Timothy 6:17-19
Matthew 5:16
1 Chronicles 29:9, 11-14, 17b.
Psalm 25:15
&
Sermon May 19, 2024
“Loving our enemies”
Based on Matthew 5:38-48
&
Sermon May 12, 2024
“Stop Swearing”
Based on Matthew 5:33-37
 
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, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
 
poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, grace, faith, Matthew 6, Proverbs 29, Sermon on the Mount, giving, optics, status, actors, hypocrites,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #grace #faith #Matthew6 #Proverbs29 #giving #optics #status #actors #hypocrites

Praise is fleeting – v2

Praise is fleeting,
It can be taken away,
Trusting in man, in mortals,
More than our God…
 
Wanting to be seen,
To be credited, valued,
Trusting vessels of clay,
More than the Almighty…
 
Praise is a drug,
Recognition, purpose,
Rewards on the earth,
Losing our valley to heaven…
 
---------------- 
Edited May 31, 2024
Praise is fleeting – v2
 
May 30, 2024
Praise is fleeting
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/praise-is-fleeting.html
May 30, 2024
Chains of our own making
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/chains-of-our-own-making.html
May 30, 2024
Bondage
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/bondage.html
Edited May 30, 2024
A trap, a snare – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/a-trap-snare-v2.html
May 28, 2024
Actors
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/actors.html
May 28, 2024
The fear of man
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/the-fear-of-man.html
Edited May 28, 2024
All about the optics – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/all-about-optics-v2.html
Edited May 28, 2024
Praise is an illusion – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/praise-is-illusion-v2.html
Sermon May 26, 2024
“The Optics of Giving”
Pastor Peter Hubbard
North Hills Church
Based on Matthew 6:1-4
Proverbs 29:25
Luke 18:11-12
1 Timothy 6:17-19
Matthew 5:16
1 Chronicles 29:9, 11-14, 17b.
Psalm 25:15
&
Sermon May 19, 2024
“Loving our enemies”
Based on Matthew 5:38-48
&
Sermon May 12, 2024
“Stop Swearing”
Based on Matthew 5:33-37
 
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, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
 
poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, grace, faith, Matthew 6, Proverbs 29, Sermon on the Mount, giving, optics, status, actors, hypocrites,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #grace #faith #Matthew6 #Proverbs29 #giving #optics #status #actors #hypocrites

Praise is fleeting

Praise is fleeting,
It can be taken away,
Trusting in man, in mortals,
More than our God…
 
Wanting to be seen,
To be credited, valued,
Trusting vessels of clay,
More than the Almighty…
 
---------------- 
May 30, 2024
Praise is fleeting
 
May 30, 2024
Chains of our own making
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/chains-of-our-own-making.html
May 30, 2024
Bondage
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/bondage.html
Edited May 30, 2024
A trap, a snare – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/a-trap-snare-v2.html
May 28, 2024
Actors
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/actors.html
May 28, 2024
The fear of man
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/the-fear-of-man.html
Edited May 28, 2024
All about the optics – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/all-about-optics-v2.html
Edited May 28, 2024
Praise is an illusion – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/praise-is-illusion-v2.html
Sermon May 26, 2024
“The Optics of Giving”
Pastor Peter Hubbard
North Hills Church
Based on Matthew 6:1-4
Proverbs 29:25
Luke 18:11-12
1 Timothy 6:17-19
Matthew 5:16
1 Chronicles 29:9, 11-14, 17b.
Psalm 25:15
&
Sermon May 19, 2024
“Loving our enemies”
Based on Matthew 5:38-48
&
Sermon May 12, 2024
“Stop Swearing”
Based on Matthew 5:33-37
 
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, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
 
poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, grace, faith, Matthew 6, Proverbs 29, Sermon on the Mount, giving, optics, status, actors, hypocrites,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #grace #faith #Matthew6 #Proverbs29 #giving #optics #status #actors #hypocrites

Chains of our own making

Seeking their approval,
Carrying heavy weights,
Chains of our own making,
Fearing the judgment of man,
Not the approval of God…
 
Seeking acknowledgement,
Credit for our giving, our charity,
All about the optics, the praise,
Fearing the judgment of man,
Not the approval of God…
 
---------------- 
May 30, 2024
Chains of our own making
 
May 30, 2024
Bondage
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/bondage.html
Edited May 30, 2024
A trap, a snare – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/a-trap-snare-v2.html
May 28, 2024
Actors
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/actors.html
May 28, 2024
The fear of man
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/the-fear-of-man.html
Edited May 28, 2024
All about the optics – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/all-about-optics-v2.html
Edited May 28, 2024
Praise is an illusion – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/praise-is-illusion-v2.html
Sermon May 26, 2024
“The Optics of Giving”
Pastor Peter Hubbard
North Hills Church
Based on Matthew 6:1-4
Proverbs 29:25
Luke 18:11-12
1 Timothy 6:17-19
Matthew 5:16
1 Chronicles 29:9, 11-14, 17b.
Psalm 25:15
&
Sermon May 19, 2024
“Loving our enemies”
Based on Matthew 5:38-48
&
Sermon May 12, 2024
“Stop Swearing”
Based on Matthew 5:33-37
 
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, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
 
poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, grace, faith, Matthew 6, Proverbs 29, Sermon on the Mount, giving, optics, status, actors, hypocrites,
 
#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #grace #faith #Matthew6 #Proverbs29 #giving #optics #status #actors #hypocrites

Bondage

Seeking approval,
Human judgement,
Bondage of the spirit,
Destroyed lives…
 
Needing to let go,
To raise eyes to heaven,
Seeking approval, praise,
From God above…
 
Lost days, years,
Chasing earthly treasure,
Approval in this life,
From broken clay…
 
---------------- 
May 30, 2024
Bondage
 
Edited May 30, 2024
A trap, a snare – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/a-trap-snare-v2.html
May 28, 2024
A trap, a snare
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/a-trap-snare.html
May 28, 2024
Actors
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/actors.html
May 28, 2024
The fear of man
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/the-fear-of-man.html
Edited May 28, 2024
All about the optics – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/all-about-optics-v2.html
Edited May 28, 2024
Praise is an illusion – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/praise-is-illusion-v2.html
Sermon May 26, 2024
“The Optics of Giving”
Pastor Peter Hubbard
North Hills Church
Based on Matthew 6:1-4
Proverbs 29:25
Luke 18:11-12
1 Timothy 6:17-19
Matthew 5:16
1 Chronicles 29:9, 11-14, 17b.
Psalm 25:15
&
Sermon May 19, 2024
“Loving our enemies”
Based on Matthew 5:38-48
&
Sermon May 12, 2024
“Stop Swearing”
Based on Matthew 5:33-37
 
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, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
 
poetry, God, Christ, Spirit, grace, faith, Matthew 6, Proverbs 29, Sermon on the Mount, giving, optics, status, actors, hypocrites,
 
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