running beside each other – v2

not on our own, alone on the path

sharing the race together

each of us with our own burdens

with the talents we have been gifted

out in the world, together,

running beside each other

cheering on our neighbors

all of us striving, yearning,

to reach the finish line.

----

edited September 23, 2014

running beside each other – v2

September 8, 2014

running beside each other

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/09/running-beside-each-other.html

September 1, 2014 to September 7, 2014

“+healthy together”

Devozine for September and October 2014

&

Proverbs 19:20 (NIV)

“Running Together”

by Kate Underwood

devotion for September 3, 2014

read September 3, 2014

&

Isaiah 54:4a (CEV)

“Overcoming the Nerves”

by Noelle DeRoin

and

“Take the Risk”

by Sierra Klotz

devotion for September 2, 2014

read September 3, 2014

&

Ecclesiastes 4:9

“A Family that Kicks Together”

Taekwando

devotion for September 1, 2014

read September 2, 2014

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is that how you treat a temple

“you are not your own”,

your body is a temple

a home of the Holy Spirit

a vessel of God

God’s Spirit dwelling

alive within you

is that how you treat a temple

in how you and what you eat?

September 12, 2014

is that how you treat a temple

September 1, 2014 to September 7, 2014

“+healthy together”

Devozine for September and October 2014

&

1 Corinthians 6:19 (NIV)

John 14:17b

our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit

“Body and Soul”

by Katy Steele

devotion for September 5, 2014

read September 5, 2014

&

Proverbs 13:20a (NIV)

“Healthy Habits”

by Milea Schnall

devotion for September 4, 2014

read September 4, 2014

&

Proverbs 19:20 (NIV)

“Running Together”

by Kate Underwood

devotion for September 3, 2014

read September 3, 2014

&

Isaiah 54:4a (CEV)

“Overcoming the Nerves”

by Noelle DeRoin

and

“Take the Risk”

by Sierra Klotz

devotion for September 2, 2014

read September 3, 2014

&

Ecclesiastes 4:9

“A Family that Kicks Together”

Taekwando

devotion for September 1, 2014

read September 2, 2014

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receive the Holy Spirit (2)

may the breath of God descend

may the fire fall upon you;

receive the Holy Spirit

and live.

may God live within you

the flames of the Spirit;

may the light of Christ

Shine like a beacon

into this night.

September 12, 2014

receive the Holy Spirit (2)

September 1, 2014 to September 7, 2014

“+healthy together”

Devozine for September and October 2014

&

1 Corinthians 6:19 (NIV)

John 14:17b

our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit

“Body and Soul”

by Katy Steele

devotion for September 5, 2014

read September 5, 2014

&

Proverbs 13:20a (NIV)

“Healthy Habits”

by Milea Schnall

devotion for September 4, 2014

read September 4, 2014

&

Proverbs 19:20 (NIV)

“Running Together”

by Kate Underwood

devotion for September 3, 2014

read September 3, 2014

&

Isaiah 54:4a (CEV)

“Overcoming the Nerves”

by Noelle DeRoin

and

“Take the Risk”

by Sierra Klotz

devotion for September 2, 2014

read September 3, 2014

&

Ecclesiastes 4:9

“A Family that Kicks Together”

Taekwando

devotion for September 1, 2014

read September 2, 2014

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we walk alone – v2

not as God planned it

from the beginning;

but for too many of us

there is truth

in the phrase

in the expression

we walk alone

in this life

oh God is with us

the Spirit within

abiding, living

under our skin;

but we walk alone

not seeking others

to strengthen, to encourage

our daily walk

how much richer

the journey together

when we share our faith

out in the world

as God intended

from the beginning

not walking alone

in this life.

-----

edited September 10, 2014

we walk alone – v2

September 9, 2014

we walk alone

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/09/we-walk-alone.html

September 1, 2014 to September 7, 2014

“+healthy together”

Devozine for September and October 2014

&

Proverbs 13:20a (NIV)

“Healthy Habits”

by Milea Schnall

devotion for September 4, 2014

read September 4, 2014

&

Proverbs 19:20 (NIV)

“Running Together”

by Kate Underwood

devotion for September 3, 2014

read September 3, 2014

&

Isaiah 54:4a (CEV)

“Overcoming the Nerves”

by Noelle DeRoin

and

“Take the Risk”

by Sierra Klotz

devotion for September 2, 2014

read September 3, 2014

&

Ecclesiastes 4:9

“A Family that Kicks Together”

Taekwando

devotion for September 1, 2014

read September 2, 2014

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we walk alone

for too many of us

there is truth

in the phrase

we walk alone

oh God is with us

the Spirit within

abiding, living

under our skin

but we walk alone

not seeking others

to strengthen, to encourage

our daily walk

how much richer

the journey together

when we share our faith

out in the world.

-----

September 9, 2014

we walk alone

September 1, 2014 to September 7, 2014

“+healthy together”

Devozine for September and October 2014

&

Proverbs 13:20a (NIV)

“Healthy Habits”

by Milea Schnall

devotion for September 4, 2014

read September 4, 2014

&

Proverbs 19:20 (NIV)

“Running Together”

by Kate Underwood

devotion for September 3, 2014

read September 3, 2014

&

Isaiah 54:4a (CEV)

“Overcoming the Nerves”

by Noelle DeRoin

and

“Take the Risk”

by Sierra Klotz

devotion for September 2, 2014

read September 3, 2014

&

Ecclesiastes 4:9

“A Family that Kicks Together”

Taekwando

devotion for September 1, 2014

read September 2, 2014

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running beside each other

sharing the race together

each of us with our own burdens

with the talents we have been given

out in the world

running beside each other

cheering on our neighbors

all of us striving

to reach the finish line.

September 8, 2014

running beside each other

September 1, 2014 to September 7, 2014

“+healthy together”

Devozine for September and October 2014

&

Proverbs 19:20 (NIV)

“Running Together”

by Kate Underwood

devotion for September 3, 2014

read September 3, 2014

&

Isaiah 54:4a (CEV)

“Overcoming the Nerves”

by Noelle DeRoin

and

“Take the Risk”

by Sierra Klotz

devotion for September 2, 2014

read September 3, 2014

&

Ecclesiastes 4:9

“A Family that Kicks Together”

Taekwando

devotion for September 1, 2014

read September 2, 2014

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trying

no guarantees, no regrets

trying only

not putting burdens

expectations on ourselves

trying something new

exercises, disciplines,

seeing things new

through a new set of eyes

----

September 8, 2014

trying

September 1, 2014 to September 7, 2014

“+healthy together”

Devozine for September and October 2014

&

Isaiah 54:4a (CEV)

“Overcoming the Nerves”

by Noelle DeRoin

&

“Take the Risk”

by Sierra Klotz

devotion for September 2, 2014

read September 3, 2014

&

Ecclesiastes 4:9

“A Family that Kicks Together”

Taekwando

devotion for September 1, 2014

read September 2, 2014

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making better choices

it is hard alone

going against the grain

making better choices

is easier together

together encouraging

cheering each other on

standing against the tide,

the world, what’s wrong.

September 6, 2014

making choices together

September 1, 2014 to September 7, 2014

“+healthy together”

Devozine for September and October 2014

&

Ecclesiastes 4:9

“A Family that Kicks Together”

by

Taekwando

devotion for September 1, 2014

read September 2, 2014

additional notes to follow

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