Inspired by the Word – v3

Inspired by the Word

the Muse of the Holy Spirit;

Feeding our souls with gifts

we were given,

God’s love for us

Sharing the arts,

the words, the music

inspired by scripture;

God’s revelation given form,

God’s love for us.

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edited August 14, 2015

Inspired by the Word – v3

(editing original)

edited May 23, 2015

Inspired by the Word – v2

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edited May 23, 2015

Inspired by the Word – 2 – v2

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May 9, 2015

Inspired by the Word - 2

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May 9, 2015

Inspired by the Word

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/05/inspired-by-word.html

on the idea of a bible study

“Inspired by the Word”

based on the inspiration in scripture

for the fine arts

to be led by me, Ray Foss

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a journey of discovery

a journey of discovery

opening the scripture

seeing with new eyes

the ancient texts

a visual manifestation

of bible stories

the fine arts giving

new insights

into God’s love.

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June 11, 2015

a journey of discovery

on the idea of a bible study

“Inspired by the Word”

based on the inspiration in scripture

for the fine arts

to be led by me, Ray Foss

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worship through the arts

worship through the arts

a visual representation

ancient words of scripture

alive through their gifts

using what God gives them

through their hands

from their lips

sharing the beauty

of God’s word for us.

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June 11, 2015

worship through the arts

titled May 31, 2015, during worship

on the idea of a bible study

“Inspired by the Word”

based on the inspiration in scripture

for the fine arts

to be led by me, Ray Foss

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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 38,920+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Inspired by the Word – v2

Inspired by the Word

the muse of the Spirit;

Feeding our souls

through gifts

we are given,

God’s love for us.

Sharing the arts,

the words, the music

inspired by scripture;

A visual representation

of God’s revelation,

God’s love for us.

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edited May 23, 2015

Inspired by the Word – v2

edited May 23, 2015

Inspired by the Word – 2 – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/05/inspired-by-word-2-v2.html

May 9, 2015

Inspired by the Word - 2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/05/inspired-by-word-2.html

May 9, 2015

Inspired by the Word

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/05/inspired-by-word.html

on the idea of a bible study

“Inspired by the Word”

based on the inspiration in scripture

for the fine arts

to be led by me, Ray Foss

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stetson-Memorial-United-Methodist-Church/174161846023512

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

Patten, ME

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 37,710+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Inspired by the Word – 2 – v2

Inspired by the Word

fed by God’s Spirit

the arts pouring

from our hands, our lips.

Messages in colors

in the shape of His face

in the hands who sculpted

and the music lifted to God.

All of creation, inspiring

a masterpiece, a symphony,

for the Glory of God,

Creator of heaven and earth.

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edited May 23, 2015

Inspired by the Word – 2 – v2

May 9, 2015

Inspired by the Word - 2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/05/inspired-by-word-2.html

May 9, 2015

Inspired by the Word

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/05/inspired-by-word.html

on the idea of a bible study

“Inspired by the Word”

based on the inspiration in scripture

for the fine arts

to be led by me, Ray Foss

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stetson-Memorial-United-Methodist-Church/174161846023512

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

Patten, ME

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 37,710+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

the majesty of creation

the majesty of creation

in Genesis, the Psalms

the majesty of creation

on the ceiling, on the ground

the majesty of creation

in the story, in the sharing,

in the gifts we are given.

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May 14, 2015

the majesty of creation

on the idea of a bible study

“Inspired by the Word”

based on the inspiration in scripture

for the fine arts

to be led by me, Ray Foss

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stetson-Memorial-United-Methodist-Church/174161846023512

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

Patten, ME

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 37,620+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

apocalyptic images

apocalyptic images

scaring us, not understanding,

the messages conveyed

in the symbolic creatures

what God is trying to say.

apocalyptic images

in the pages of scripture

in the prophets, the psalms,

in the Revelations;

God’s telling, spoken,

of the end times to come.

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May 14, 2015

apocalyptic images

on the idea of a bible study

“Inspired by the Word”

based on the inspiration in scripture

for the fine arts

to be led by me, Ray Foss

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stetson-Memorial-United-Methodist-Church/174161846023512

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

Patten, ME

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 37,620+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

art, in all its forms

art, in all its forms

inspired by scripture

creating beauty

in response to creation

God’s word,

God’s hand on our lives

to see the beauty

of the bible

not merely to read the words

but to experience God

life in its richness

fully unfolding

joy within each word

gifted by God.

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May 11, 2015

art, in all its forms

May 10, 2015

Touched by the infinite

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/05/touched-by-infinite-touched-by-infinite.html

May 9, 2015

Touching the Creator

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/05/touching-creator.html

Adam and God

Michelangelo’s Creation of Adam painting

on the Sistine Chapel ceiling

May 9, 2015

Inspired by the Word

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/05/inspired-by-word.html

on the idea of a bible study

“Inspired by the Word”

based on the inspiration in scripture

for the fine arts

to be led by me, Ray Foss

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stetson-Memorial-United-Methodist-Church/174161846023512

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

Patten, ME

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 37,560+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Touched by the infinite

touched by the infinite

kissed by creation

journeying out into the world

following our Savior

life is within Him

guided by God’s Spirit

the flame, the breath within us

given to us by God.

touched by the infinite

kissed by creation

giving as we have been gifted

following our Lord

life in being yoked to Him

growing where we are planted

the spark of creation

shared with us by God.

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May 10, 2015

Touched by the infinite

May 9, 2015

Touching the Creator

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/05/touching-creator.html

Adam and God

Michelangelo’s Creation of Adam painting

on the Sistine Chapel ceiling

May 9, 2015

Inspired by the Word

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/05/inspired-by-word.html

on the idea of a bible study

“Inspired by the Word”

based on the inspiration in scripture

for the fine arts

to be led by me, Ray Foss

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stetson-Memorial-United-Methodist-Church/174161846023512

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

Patten, ME

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 37,520+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Inspired by the Word - 2

Inspired by the Word

fed by the Spirit

messages in colors

in the shape of His face

in the hands who sculpted

in the music lifted to heaven

all of creation a masterpiece

for the Glory of God, the Creator,

Creator of heaven and earth.

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May 9, 2015

Inspired by the Word - 2

May 9, 2015

Inspired by the Word

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/05/inspired-by-word.html

on the idea of a bible study

“Inspired by the Word”

based on the inspiration in scripture

for the fine arts

to be led by me, Ray Foss

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stetson-Memorial-United-Methodist-Church/174161846023512

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

Patten, ME

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 37,520+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Inspired by the Word

Inspired by the Word

the Muse of the Spirit;

feeding our souls

through the gifts

we were given

God’s love for us

Sharing the arts,

the words, the music

inspired by scripture;

a visual representation

of God’s revelation,

God’s love for us.

------

May 9, 2015

Inspired by the Word

on the idea of a bible study

“Inspired by the Word”

based on the inspiration in scripture

for the fine arts

to be led by me, Ray Foss

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stetson-Memorial-United-Methodist-Church/174161846023512

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

Patten, ME

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 37,520+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.